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25 Pa. Code § 299.216. Accident prevention and contingency planning.

§ 299.216. Accident prevention and contingency planning.

 (a)  A person or municipality that transports residual waste shall have safety equipment available in the vehicle for use during discharges, fires and other emergencies. The equipment shall include protective clothing and equipment and first-aid supplies.

 (b)  Personnel operating transportation equipment shall be capable of operating the equipment in compliance with the act and this article and applicable public safety laws.

 (c)  Vehicles for the transportation of liquid residual waste shall be equipped with absorbent mats and material to absorb liquids that might leak from a damaged container during transportation.

 (d)  A person or municipality that transports residual waste shall have a contingency plan to minimize and abate a discharge of residual waste during transportation. A copy of the plan shall be kept in the cab of each transportation vehicle.

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  299.201 (relating to scope).



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