HMT 2.3 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT NOTIFICATION

A driver of a motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials as cargo involved in a hazardous materials spill or incident must immediately provide notice of the nature and location of the hazardous materials spill or incident to the law enforcement agency in closest proximity thereto, consistent with the requirements of Section 42-20-113 (3), CRS.

HMT 2.3.1 Immediate Notice Regarding Hazardous Materials as Cargo.

A driver of a motor vehicle involved in an incident having the potential to result or that does result in the spilling or release of cargo classified as hazardous materials will immediately notify the nearest law enforcement agency of the location of the incident and any other information minimally necessary for an informed response.

HMT 2.3.2 Immediate Notice Regarding Spill or Release of Fuel from Vehicle Fuel Tank.

A driver of a motor vehicle involved in a spill of hazardous material from a fuel tank providing fuel for the motor vehicle and/or equipment thereon will give immediate notice of the spill or release location and any other information minimally necessary for an informed response to the nearest law enforcement agency.

HMT 2.3.3 Minimally Necessary Information Required.

"Minimally necessary information," as it applies to notification of hazardous materials incidents under Part HMT 2.3 of these rules includes but is not limited to the following:

HMT 2.3.3.1 The name of the person reporting the incident;

HMT 2.3.3.2 The phone number at which the person reporting the incident can be contacted;

HMT 2.3.3.3 The type of incident;

HMT 2.3.3.4 The type of motor vehicle involved;

HMT 2.3.3.5 The name of the motor carrier involved, if applicable;

HMT 2.3.3.6 The extent of injuries, if any;

HMT 2.3.3.7 The classification, name, and quantity of the hazardous materials involved; and

HMT 2.3.3.8 If a continuing danger to public safety or the environment exists at the scene.

HMT 2.3.4 Notice to CSP and CDPHE.

As soon as possible after making an initial notification of a hazardous material spill/incident to the nearest law enforcement agency, the driver of the motor vehicle involved or a company representative therefore will provide the same minimally necessary information to the:

HMT 2.3.4.1 CSP at (303) 239-4501; and

HMT 2.3.4.2 The CDPHE Environmental Spill Reporting Line at (877) 518-5608.

Notes

HMT 2.3

38 CR 05, March 10, 2015, effective 4/1/2015 39 CR 05, March 10, 2016, effective 3/30/2016 39 CR 05, March 10, 2016, effective 3/30/20167 40 CR 07, April 10, 2017, effective 4/30/2017 41 CR 04, February 25, 2018, effective 3/17/2018 42 CR 04, February 25, 2019, effective 3/17/2019 43 CR 05, March 10, 2020, effective 4/1/2020 44 CR 05, March 10, 2021, effective 4/1/2021 45 CR 05, March 10, 2022, effective 4/1/2022 46 CR 03, February 10, 2023, effective 3/31/2023 47 CR 05, March 10, 2024, effective 4/1/2024 48 CR 04, February 25, 2025, effective 4/1/2025