SECTION 252:205-23-2. Use of Hazardous Waste Fund

(a)   The DEQ shall fund the following before providing financial assistance to municipalities or counties:

(1)   Required state contributions under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) for remediation or related action at a CERCLA site (27A O.S. § 121(F)(1));

(2)   Response to emergency situations and/or remediation of sites involving hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents when the responsible party cannot be timely identified or found or compelled to take appropriate action in accordance with 27A O.S. § 2-7-121(F)(2) & (3); and

(3)   Costs incurred in undertaking an enforcement action against responsible parties to compel response or remedial action or to recover monies expended by the state for a response or remedial action in accordance with 27A O.S. § 2-7-121(F)(4).

(b)   Local projects are eligible for funding on a first-come, first-served basis if monies are available. Applicants are encouraged to contact the DEQ to arrange a preapplication conference prior to submitting an application. If funds are not available, applicants will be notified in writing.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 1026, eff 6-1-02]