40.15.060 Emergency Permits

The Tribe may issue an emergency permit for one-time disposal events based on various practical factors during emergency conditions. The Tribal EPA, Solid Waste Director and other local, state and federal agencies will work together with to accomplish the efficient and environmentally sound disposal of solid and/or hazardous waste and related materials so as to minimize impacts to human health, the environment and to water resources. Disposal under emergency permits must be restricted to generally inert or other solid wastes from a specific site or area and for a specific period of time.