Before implementing the team program, the commissioner shall establish suggested operating guidelines that will guide the response actions of emergency response teams and chemical assessment teams. The guidelines must comply with the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, section 1910.120, and substantially comply with the requirements of NFPA 471, "Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents," published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts (1992). NFPA 471 is incorporated by reference, is located at the State Law Library, is conveniently available to the public, and is not subject to frequent change.
At least annually, the commissioner shall review and, when necessary, revise the suggested operating guidelines established under subpart 1.
Minn. R. agency 171, ch. 7514, pt. 7514.1000
Statutory Authority: MS s 299A.50