Hazardous Materials

Objectives

Minimize use of hazardous materials and eliminate known hazardous waste on BLM-administered lands.

Land Use Allocations

None.

Management Actions/Direction

Identify, investigate, and arrange for removal of hazardous substances on BLM-administered land in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Emergency response will be as specified in the District Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan. The response will include cleanup, proper notifications, criminal investigations, risk assessment, and other actions consistent with the Act and the nature of the emergency.

Store, treat, and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and other appropriate regulations.

Follow guidelines in the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act to coordinate emergency planning with State and local jurisdictions concerning hazardous materials, emergency notifications, and routine reporting of hazardous material inventories.

Remove and replace, if appropriate, all existing underground storage tanks with above ground storage facilities following State and Federal regulations.

Until hazardous materials on BLM-administered land are removed, protect employees and the public from exposure to these materials.

Provide information to the public regarding the need to properly dispose of hazardous materials and the danger of becoming exposed to hazardous materials.