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Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.280.61 Initial response

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Upon confirmation of a release in accordance with § 280.52 or after a release from the UST system is identified in any other manner, owners and operators must perform the following initial response actions within 24 hours of a release or within another reasonable period of time determined by the implementing agency:

(a) Report the release to the implementing agency (e.g., by telephone or electronic mail);

(b) Take immediate action to prevent any further release of the regulated substance into the environment;  and

(c) Identify and mitigate fire, explosion, and vapor hazards.

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