Utah Admin. Code R315-270-61 - Hazardous Waste Permit Program - Emergency Permits

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of Rule R315-270 or Rule R315-124, in the event the Director finds an imminent and substantial endangerment to human health or the environment the Director may issue a temporary emergency permit:

(1) To a non-permitted facility to allow treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste; or

(2) To a permitted facility to allow treatment, storage, or disposal of a hazardous waste not covered by an effective permit.

(b) This emergency permit:

(1) May be oral or written. If oral, it shall be followed in five days by a written emergency permit;

(2) Shall not exceed 90 days in duration;

(3) Shall clearly specify the hazardous wastes to be received, and the manner and location of their treatment, storage, or disposal;

(4) May be terminated by the Director at any time without process if the Director determines that termination is appropriate to protect human health and the environment;

(5) Shall be accompanied by a public notice published under Subsection R315-124-10(b) including:

(i) Name and address of the office granting the emergency authorization;

(ii) Name and location of the permitted hazardous waste management facility;

(iii) A brief description of the wastes involved;

(iv) A brief description of the action authorized and reasons for authorizing it; and

(v) Duration of the emergency permit; and

(6) Shall incorporate, to the extent possible and not inconsistent with the emergency situation, all applicable requirements of Rule R315-270 and Rules R315-264 and 266.

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Utah Admin. Code R315-270-61

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-9, effective 4/15/2016