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Sec. 5-55. - Enforcement responsibility.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.

Local law · 2,200 sections

The text

(a)

It shall be the duty of the fire chief, or his duly authorized representative to enforce the provisions of the hazardous materials monitoring program pertaining to hazardous wastes and hazardous materials and the minimum standards and any additional requirements specified in this article.

(b)

It shall be the duty of the fire chief, or his duly authorized representative to review and approve contingency plans to be implemented in the event of an unauthorized release.

(c)

The local agency is hereby designated to be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this article.

(d)

The local agency shall review and approve contingency plans required by and shall establish a citywide contingency plan to be implemented in the event of an unauthorized release of hazardous materials that may extend beyond the premises where the release occurred.

(Ch. 394, § I, 7-11-06)