- Immediate notification requirements of 40 CFR 302.6; and
- Immediate and written notification requirements of 40 CFR 355
- Releases of radionuclides meeting the criteria identified at 302.6(c)
- RQ releases of solid particles of antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, silver, thallium, or zinc is not required if the mean diameter of the particles released is larger than 100 micrometers (0.004 inches)
- Releases in amounts less than 1,000 lb per 24 hours of nitrogen oxide or nitrogen dioxide to the air which are the result of combustion and combustion-related activities [see 302.6(e)(1-2)]
- Releases to the air of any hazardous substance from animal waste at farms [see 302.6(e)(3)]
- Release results in exposure to persons solely within the boundaries of your facility
- Release that is a federally permitted release as defined in Section 101(10) of CERCLA
- Release of a pesticide product that is exempt from reporting under Section 103(e) of CERCLA
- Release that does not meet the definition of release under Section 101(22) of CERCLA and is therefore exempt from CERCLA Section 103(a) reporting
- Radionuclide release that occurs in accordance with 355.31(e)
- Release less than 1,000 lb per 24 hours of nitrogen oxide or nitrogen dioxide to the air which is the result of combustion and combustion related activities
- Releases to the air resulting from animal waste at farms meeting the criteria of 355.31(g) and (h)
- Community emergency coordinator for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) of any area likely to be affected by the release (if there is no LEPC, notify relevant local emergency response personnel); and
- State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) of any State likely to be affected by the release
- Chemical name or identity of any substance involved in the release
- Whether the substance is an EHS
- Estimate of the quantity of any such substance that was released into the environment
- Time and duration of release
- Medium or media into which the release occurred
- Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks associated with the emergency and, where appropriate, advice regarding medical attention necessary for exposed individuals
- Proper precautions to take as a result of the release, including evacuation (unless such information is readily available to the community emergency coordinator pursuant to the emergency plan)
- Name and telephone number of the individual (or individuals) to be contacted for further information
- Actions taken to respond and contain the release
- Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks associated with the release
- Where appropriate, advice regarding medical attention necessary for exposed individuals
RQ of a Substance is Released within a 24-hour Period
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To Meet EPCRA Requirements
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To Meet CERCLA Requirements
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If substance is on both EHS list (40 CFR 355, Appendices A and B) and the list of CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302.4)
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Notify LEPC and SERC in accordance with 40 CFR 355.40–355.43 [except for a release during transportation or from storage incident to transportation; see 40 CFR 355.42(b)]
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Comply with CERCLA release notification requirements of 40 CFR 302.6 and call NRC at 1-800-424-8802 or fax 202-267-1322
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If substance only on CERCLA Hazardous Substance list and not on EHS list
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Notify LEPC and SERC in accordance with 40 CFR 355.40–355.43 [except for a release during transportation or from storage incident to transportation; see 40 CFR 355.42(b)]
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Comply with CERCLA release notification requirements of 40 CFR 302.6 and call NRC at 1-800-424-8802 or fax 202-267-1322
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If substance only on EHS list and not on CERCLA Hazardous Substance list
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Notify LEPC and SERC in accordance with 40 CFR 355.40–355.43 [except for a release during transportation or from storage incident to transportation; see 40 CFR 355.42(b)]
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