(A) Notice upon discovery. When a release or a threatened release, other than an authorized release, of a hazardous material in a quantity equal to or exceeding the reportable quantity hereinbefore established for that material occurs or is imminent on any facilities of any kind within Woodford County, the person in charge of the facilities, upon discovery of the release or threatened release, or evidence that a release has occurred even though it has apparently been controlled, shall immediately cause notice of the existence of the release or threatened release, the circumstances of same, and the location thereof to the Versailles/Woodford County Emergency Communications Center.
(B) Emergency telephone number. The notice required to be given by this section in Woodford County may be given by telephoning 911 (or another emergency telephone number as may be subsequently designated). This 1 call will meet the requirements for notification of local agencies (LEPC, Fire Department with jurisdiction, local DES, ambulance service and the like as required).
(C) Duty to control releases. The notice required to be given by this section shall not be construed as forbidding or otherwise exempting any person on or about the facilities from exercising all diligence necessary to control the release prior to or subsequent to the notice to the Emergency Communication Center, especially if the efforts may result in the containment of the release and/or the abatement of any hazard to life and/or property.
(D) Duty to report to other agencies. No statement contained in this section shall be construed to exempt or release any person from any other notification or reporting procedures in accordance with applicable state or federal laws or regulations.
(Ord. 5-99, passed 8-10-1999)