Duty to Mitigate

Section 702 Section 702.144  Duty to Mitigate a)         For RCRA permits, in the event of noncompliance with its permit, the permittee must take all reasonable steps to minimize releases to the environment, and must carry out such measures as are reasonable to prevent significant adverse impacts on human health or the environment. b)         For UIC permits, the permittee must take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from non-compliance with its permit. BOARD NOTE:  Derived from 40 CFR 144.51(d) and 270.30(d) (2005).