Spill reporting and cleanup

1. Septic system servicers and their employees shall report all spills to the department as soon as possible, but within twenty-four hours. The septic system servicers shall keep a copy of the spill report for five years. The report shall include: a. Spill location; b. Spill volume; c. Type of material spilled; and d. Steps taken to clean up the spill. 2. Septage shall be transported in a manner where it will not leak or spill onto public roads or into areas where it could enter surface or ground water. A written procedure for spill and accident cleanup must be developed by each permitholder, and a copy of the procedure must be kept in each permitted septic vehicle. When a spill occurs, a septic system servicer and any responsible employees shall: a. Contain the spill to minimize the impact to the environment and general public; b. Notify the department of all spills in accordance with notification requirements of subsection 4 of section 33.1-16-02.1-11; c. Clean the spill area to render it harmless to humans and the environment; and d. Properly dispose of spilled material.