Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 35, August 30, 2024
Section 170-2-3 - Reporting of Emergency Incidents by Industrial Facilities3.1. All industrial facilities are to report emergency events to the Division of Emergency Management at the Mine and Industrial Accident Call Center at 1-866-987-2338, or other such number as may be identified by the Director within fifteen minutes of ascertaining the occurrence of an emergency event at an industrial facility. Industrial facilities may satisfy this requirement by contacting the local 911 center.3.2. The initial notification reported as described above shall include the following minimum information:3.2.a. The name and title of the individual making the report;3.2.b. The name and address of the facility; and,3.2.c. Notification that an emergency event has occurred.3.3. If the caller has ready access to the following information, he or she shall also provide: 3.3.a. Then-available information concerning the nature and extent of the emergency event, including any information that concerns the existence or nonexistence of potential threats to the public health;3.3.b. In the event of an unplanned fire that cannot be contained within fifteen minutes, explosion or release, preliminary information regarding the type of substance involved and, if a release, the estimated amount released, if known; and,3.3.c. The name, title and contact information of the individual designated to serve as a contact person on behalf of the industrial facility.3.4. Any local 911 center receiving an initial notification shall immediately forward all information received to the Division of Emergency Management at the Mine and Industrial Accident Call Center at 1-866-987-2338, or other such number as may be identified by the Director.3.5. All calls received by the Division of Emergency Management at the Mine and Industrial Accident Call Center published line shall be recorded for documentation purposes. Recording of calls shall be automatic, and the recorded call information, including time of call and complete voice transcripts, shall be made available to any representative of a government agency responsible for enforcing rules and regulations and investigating violations relating to industrial safety upon written request. Requests from government agencies must describe why the information is needed and the purpose for which it will be used.3.6. The facility may choose to provide a written report to follow-up on the initial report of an emergency event. The director may prescribe a format to be used to provide such report.