33.1-24-08-51. Initial response.

Upon confirmation of a release in accordance with section 33.1-24-08-42 or after a release from the underground storage tank system is identified in any other manner, owners and operators must perform the following initial response actions within twenty-four hours of a release or within another reasonable period of time determined by the department:

1. Report the release to the department (for example, by telephone or electronic mail);

2. Take immediate action to prevent any further release of the regulated substance into the environment; and

3. Identify and mitigate fire, explosion, and vapor hazards.

History: Effective January 1, 2019.

General Authority: NDCC 23.1-04-03, 23.1-04-06; S.L. 2017, ch. 199, § 1