Emergency Spill Reportable
Quantities Information
Where can I find the RQ for a chemical released to
the environment?
30 TAC 327
327.4 Reportable Quantities
40 CFR 302
Table 302.4 - List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable
Quantities (lbs.)
Appendix B to 302.4 - Radionuclides (Ci & Bq)
49 CFR 172
Appendix A to 172.101 - List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable
Quantities
Table 1 - Hazardous Substances Other Than Radionuclides (lbs.
& Kg)
Table 2 - Radionuclides (Ci & TBq)
What should I do if the RQ has been exceeded?
Immediately contact one of the UTHSC-H designated Emergency
Coordinators -
Mr. Alan Lucas
Business Phone: (713) 500-8104
Mobile Phone: (713) 202 3659
Pager Number: (713) 606-6954
Mr. Bruce Brown
Business Phone: (713) 500-8103
Mobile Phone: (713) 823-2184
Pager Number: (713) 905-0049
What is the RQ of some common large volume chemicals
here at UTHSC-H?
Diesel fuel/Petroleum products/Used Oil - spilled
or discharged onto land the RQ is 25 gallons; spilled or discharged
into water in the state the RQ is quantity sufficient to create
sheen.
Sodium Hypochlorite (pool) - The RQ is 100 lbs.
Hazardous Waste Storage Area Bulked Solvents - The
RQ is 1 lbs. (500 ml ? 1 lbs.)
Industrial solid waste or other substances not listed
under CERCLA - The RQ for a release into water in the
state shall be 100 lbs.
*For additional detailed information please refer to the
UTHSC-H Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan.
Last Update: 08/02/06
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