Incidental release definition
Incidental release means a release of a hazardous material that does not pose a significant hazard to health, safety, property, or the environment. Incidental releases are limited in quantity, exposure potential, or toxicity, and may be safely cleaned up or mitigated by properly trained facility personnel or contractors. No release reporting is required for an incidental release if there is no significant hazard posed to the people in the immediate area or in areas in the path of the release, or from byproducts or its effects, such as vapors, fire, over- pressurization, toxic gases, or toxic particulates.