Section 329IAC9-5-2. Initial response

   Upon confirmation of a release in accordance with 329 IAC 9-4-3 or after a release from the UST system is identified in any other manner, the owner and operator shall perform the following initial response actions within twenty-four (24) hours of a release:

(1) Report the release to the agency:

(A) by telephone at [phone] or after hours or holidays at [phone];

(B) by fax at [phone]; or

(C) at [e-mail] for electronic mail.

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

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

(4) Mitigate to the extent practicable adverse effects to human health and the environment.

(Solid Waste Management Division; 329 IAC 9-5-2; filed Dec 1, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 16 IR 1071; filed Jul 19, 1999, 12:00 p.m.: 22 IR 3709; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:25 p.m.: 24 IR 1535; filed Aug 30, 2004, 9:35 a.m.: 28 IR 160)