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§ 310.10 What are temporary emergency measures?

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Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment › Chapter I › Part 310 › Subpart B › § 310.10: § 310.10 What are temporary emergency measures?

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(a) Temporary emergency measures are actions taken to control or eliminate immediate threats to human health and the environment. (b) Examples of temporary emergency measures are: (1) Site security; (2) Controlling the source of contamination; (3) Containing the release to prevent spreading; (4) Neutralizing or treating pollutants released; and (5) Controlling contaminated runoff.

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