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40 CFR §280.61

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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:
  1. (a)Report the release to the implementing agency (e.g., by telephone or electronic mail);
  2. (b)Take immediate action to prevent any further release of the regulated substance into the environment; and
  3. (c)Identify and mitigate fire, explosion, and vapor hazards.