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CERCLA Branch: Spills
Spills: Reporting and Data Access
Industry, waste transporters and others are required by Federal and/or State law to report spills and other environmental incidents immediately to within 24 hours, depending on the incident.
In the case of emergencies, call 911 (or other local emergency response number), especially if the incident threatening public health or the environment requires immediate action by local authorities.
Reporting Environmental Spills and Other Incidents
This table summarizes types of incidents and which Division should be contacted. More information on specific reporting requirements is available here. The submission of a written report summarizing the incident and remedial actions taken is often required. The appropriate Division can provide you with more information.
Reporting Environmental Incidents
Type of Incident |
Division |
Office Hours Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution Control Device Upsets | Air Quality | 801-536-4000 |
| Hazardous Waste Spills | Solid and Hazardous Waste | 801-536-0200 |
| CERCLA/ EPCRA Hazardous Substances * | Environmental Response and Remediation | 801-536-4100 |
| Releases Affecting "Waters of the State" or Petroleum Products * |
Water Quality | 801-536-4300 |
| Radiological Materials * | Radiation Control | 801-536-4250 |
* May also require notification of the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802)
Signs of Potential Environmental Problems
Citizens may sometimes see things that don’t seem right and wonder who to contact and when. This page provides general information. If you have questions, please contact us at one of the numbers below or by e-mail.
Resources
Spills Data Access: The Utah Spill Reports Excel Spreadsheet as .zip file (1988 current through February 7, 2013).
- Utah State Emergency Response Commission
- National Response Center Spills Database
- Small Mercury Spill Public Guidance
- Spill Response Resource List: Courtesy List of Utah HAZMAT and oil spill response resources.
More Information
Requests for additional information can be made by e-mail or in writing to:
Mike Zucker
Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
801-536-4100
Please Note: UDEQ complies with the requirements of the Utah Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA). All requests must be accompanied with a GRAMA request form prior to the exchange of information. Get more information on GRAMA.
Once the request is received, a response will be made within 10 working days.
