Section 5.16 - Noncompliance Consisting of Failure to Promptly Report Any Unauthorized Disposal of Hazardous Waste or Unauthorized Release or Discharge of Oil or Hazardous Material Into the EnvironmentA Penalty may be assessed without the prior issuance of a Noncompliance Notice if the criteria set forth in 310 CMR 5.11 are met and the violation thus being penalized consisted of failure to promptly report to the Department:
(1) any unauthorized disposal of hazardous waste, as is defined by M.G.L. c. 21C, or(2) any unauthorized release or discharge of oil or hazardous material into the environment, as are defined by M.G.L. c. 21E.