When making a telephone report of a spill or pollution
complaint, it will be helpful if the following information at
hand:
- The date and time of the spill or release.
- The identity or chemical name of any material released or
spilled, as well as whether the substance is extremely
hazardous.
- An estimate of the quantity of material released or spilled and
the time or duration of the event.
- The exact location of the spill, including the name of waters
involved or threatened, and any other media affected by the release
or spill.
- The extent of actual and potential water pollution.
- The source of the release or spill.
- The name, address, and phone number of the party in charge of,
or responsible for, the facility, vessel, or activity associated
with the release or spill. If that party is not at the site, also
have the name and phone number of the party at the site who is in
charge of operations.
- The steps being taken or proposed to contain and clean up the
released or spilled material and any precautions taken to minimize
impacts, including evacuation.
- The extent of injuries, if any.
- Any known or anticipated health risks associated with the
incident and, where appropriate, advice regarding medical attention
necessary for persons exposed.
- Possible hazards to the environment (air, soil, water,
wildlife, etc.). This assessment may include references to accepted
chemical databases, material safety data sheets, and health
advisories. The TCEQ may request estimated or measured
concentrations of the contaminant for the state's hazard
assessment.
- The identities of any government or private-sector
representatives responding at the scene.
Updated notification is requred as soon as possible and
when any information that would trigger a change in the response to
the spill or discharge becomes known.
