Which statement about the DNR spill hotline is accurate?

Which statement about the DNR spill hotline is accurate?

• A. It is provided by the Department of Natural Resources
• B. It is provided by the Department of Health Services
• C. It is a voluntary service not used for regulatory reporting
• D. It requires a separate license to operate

Answer: (A)

Spill reporting is handled through a dedicated hot­line run by the Department of Natural Resources. This line exists to provide a regulatory reporting channel so that environmental responders can be alerted quickly and the incident can be documented for any required enforcement actions. It isn’t run by the Department of Health Services, and using it is not voluntary—you’re expected to report spills to ensure proper response and containment. No separate license is needed to use the hotline; you simply call to report what happened, where, and what materials were involved.