Who responds to a spill or release and does the DNR have a Hazardous Materials Team?
The responsible party has the ultimate responsibility to respond to a spill or release. The responsible party should contact local responders if the spill or release is impacting or has the potential to impact the public or environment outside their property line or if they do not have the means to respond to the spill or release. The responsible party may also elect to have a contractor respond to a spill or release, however the spill or release should be dealt with in a timely manner which may not be possible with a contractor. No, the DNR does not have a Hazmat Team. The DNR only provides technical assistance, we do not act as “first responders.
