40 CFR 264.51 : Protection Of Environment (§ 1.1 To Parts 1851-1899) — (§ 260.1 To Appendix Vi To Part 265) — Environmental Protection Agency (Continued) (§ 260.1 To Appendix Vi To Part 265) — Solid Wastes (Continued) (§ 260.1 To Appendix Vi To Part 265) — Standards For Owners And Operators Of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, And Disposal Facilities (§ 264.1 To Appendix Ix To Part 264) — Contingency Plan And Emergency Procedures (§ 264.50 To § 264.56) — Purpose and implementation of contingency plan.

(a) Each owner or operator must have a contingency plan for his facility. The contingency plan must be designed to minimize hazards to human health or the environment from fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water.

(b) The provisions of the plan must be carried out immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents which could threaten human health or the environment.