12-8-140. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

‘‘Director’’ means the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources.#

‘‘Discharge’’ means leakage, seepage, or other release of hazardous materials on land or into a river, stream, lake, or other body of water or into the air.#

‘‘Hazardous materials’’ means any material which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may:#

1. (A)

   Cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; or#

2. (B)

   Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or to the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.#

‘‘Person’’ means an individual, partnership, association, corporation, firm, or other entity.#