(a) A person may not operate a petrochemical facility or a hazardous waste disposal site unless the person has furnished proof to the commissioner of financial ability to control a hazardous waste that will be used in, produced by, or disposed of at the facility or the site. Proof of financial responsibility shall include responsibility for the hazardous waste after the facility or site is closed, and may be demonstrated by self-insurance, insurance, surety, or guarantee, under regulations adopted by the department.
(b) Acceptance of proof of financial responsibility under this section expires
(1) one year from its issuance for self-insurance;
(2) on the effective date of a change in the surety bond, guarantee, or insurance agreement; or
(3) on the expiration or cancellation of the surety bond, guarantee, or insurance agreement.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 46. Water, Air, Energy, and Environmental Conservation
Chapter 03. Environmental Conservation
Article 9. Prohibited Acts, Penalties, and Damages.
Sec. 46.03.710. Pollution prohibited.
Sec. 46.03.715. Sale and use of TBT-based antifouling paint.
Sec. 46.03.720. Public water system plan review requirement.
Sec. 46.03.740. Oil pollution.
Sec. 46.03.742. Reckless operation of tank vessel.
Sec. 46.03.743. Negligent operation of tank vessel.
Sec. 46.03.744. Definitions for AS 46.03.742 - 46.03.744.
Sec. 46.03.745. Hazardous substance release.
Sec. 46.03.750. Ballast water discharge.
Sec. 46.03.755. Discharge reporting.
Sec. 46.03.758. Civil penalties for discharges of oil.
Sec. 46.03.759. Civil penalties for discharges of crude oil.
Sec. 46.03.760. Civil action for pollution; damages.
Sec. 46.03.761. Administrative penalties.
Sec. 46.03.763. Attorney fees and costs.
Sec. 46.03.770. Detention of vessel without warrant as security for damages.
Sec. 46.03.780. Liability for restoration.
Sec. 46.03.790. Criminal penalties.
Sec. 46.03.800. Water nuisances.
Sec. 46.03.810. Air and land nuisances.
Sec. 46.03.820. Emergency powers.
Sec. 46.03.822. Liability for the release of hazardous substances.
Sec. 46.03.823. Hazardous substance response action contractors.
Sec. 46.03.825. Oil spill response action contractors.
Sec. 46.03.826. Definitions for AS 46.03.822 - 46.03.828.
Sec. 46.03.828. Other rights of action not affected.
Sec. 46.03.833. Compliance with financial responsibility requirements.