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Spills: Rules and Laws

Legislation and regulation covering accidental releases and their prevention.

Reportable Quantities

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Other Rules and Laws about Spills

Requirement Authority
The TCEQ is the lead agency in spill response Texas Water Code 26
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Sections 261–64
A spill must be reported as soon as possible and within 24 hours by phone to the TCEQ; reporting requirements to property owners and others affected; spill response; required follow-up report 30 TAC 327.1–5 Exit the TCEQ
Interim and permitted facilities must report emergency situations to the TCEQ 30 TAC 335.113, Exit the TCEQ 335.153 Exit the TCEQ
Releases from underground storage tanks must be reported 30 TAC 334.72 Exit the TCEQ
Any major upset condition must be reported 30 TAC 327.1–5 Exit the TCEQ
Related requirements Texas Health and Safety Code 382
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30 TAC 101.201 Exit the TCEQ
Reports required for maintenance activities 30 TAC 101.211 Exit the TCEQ
Accidental spills and releases must be reported to the TCEQ Texas Water Code 26
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Section 039
Related policy Sections 261–67
Posting of warning signs What to Do after a Spill
The TCEQ is to seek reimbursement of state funds spent on cleanup from responsible persons Texas Water Code 26
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Sections 266–67
Federal definition of reportable spill 40 CFR 302.6 Exit the TCEQ
The Texas Department of State Health Services receives reports on storage of chemicals (Tier Two forms) 40 CFR 370 Exit the TCEQ
Definition of industrial solid waste 30 TAC 335.1 Exit the TCEQ
Related policy (definition of hazardous waste) 40 CFR 261 Exit the TCEQ
Self-assigned eight-digit waste code: when needed, how to assign 30 TAC 335.501–15, 521 Exit the TCEQ
Regulation of soil-treatment and recycling facilities 30 TAC 334.485–508 Exit the TCEQ
Health-based cleanup standards; guidance on recording of deeds 30 TAC 350 Exit the TCEQ
Need for contingency planning (only for permitted and interim facilities for storing, treating, and disposing of hazardous waste) 30 TAC 335.112, Exit the TCEQ 152 Exit the TCEQ
Texas Risk Reduction Program rule 30 TAC 350 Exit the TCEQ
Makeup of the State Emergency Response Commission Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act Exit the TCEQ

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