[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 26]
[Revised as of July 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR280.61]

[Page 518]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 280_TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNERS AND 
 
    Subpart F_Release Response and Corrective Action for UST Systems 
 
Sec. 280.61  Initial response.

    Upon confirmation of a release in accordance with Sec. 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.