For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Includes but is not limited to a chemical that is a combustible liquid, a flammable gas, explosive, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable reactive or water reactive.
(1990 Code, § 104.002)
RELEASE. Any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, leaching, dumping, or disposing into the environment.
(1990 Code, § 104.003)
RESPONSIBLE PARTY. Any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity, or any other legal entity that is responsible for a release of hazardous material, either actual or threatened, or is an owner, tenant, occupant, or party in control of property onto which or from which hazardous materials release.
(1990 Code, § 104.004)
(Ord. 80, passed 1-14-1997)