§ 235-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BOROUGH

The Borough of Dumont, including any of its agencies, departments and boards.

DISCHARGE

Any intentional or unintentional action or omission resulting in the releasing, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying or dumping of a hazardous substance into the air or waters or onto the lands of the state, or into the air or waters outside the jurisdiction of the state, when damage may result to the lands, waters, air or natural resources within the jurisdiction of the state.

EXPENDABLE ITEMS

Any items used to extinguish any fire or stop or contain any leak or spill involving any hazardous material which cannot be reused or cannot be replenished without cost after that particular fire, leak or spill. These include but are not restricted to fire-fighting foam, chemical extinguishing agents, absorbent material, sand, recovery drums, and specialized protective equipment to include but not restricted to acid suits, acid gloves, goggles and protective clothing.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE

A substance defined as such pursuant to Section 3 of the Spill Compensation and Control Act. P.L. 1976, c. 141 (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11b).

VEHICLE

Any motorized equipment registered or unregistered, including but not limited to passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractor-trailers, construction equipment and farm machinery.

VESSEL

Any container, drum, box, cylinder or tank used to hold, contain, carry or store any hazardous material.

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION

A duly incorporated volunteer fire, ambulance, first aid, emergency or rescue company or squad.