Furnishing information in certain cases

Where due to accident or any unforeseen event in any industry, any poisonous, noxious or polluting matter is discharged or likely to be discharged into any land or inland waters, or the marine environment, the owner or operator of any such industry shall promptly notify the Department of any such occurrence and provide the Department with– (a) description of the discharge of poisonous, noxious or polluting matter; (b) an assessment of any damage or potential damage to the public health or the environment associated with the discharge of poisonous, noxious or polluting matter; (c) a description of the resources allocated or to be allocated to deal with the discharge; and (d) evidence that he has taken steps to mitigate damage or contamination resulting from the discharge of poisonous, noxious or polluting matter.