Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-15-.23

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-6-15-.23 - Reporting And Cleanup Of Spills And Overfills

(1) Owners and operators of UST systems must contain and immediately clean up a spill or overfill and report to the Department within 24 hours, or another reasonable time period specified by the Department, and begin corrective action in accordance with Rules 335-6-15-.24 through 335-6-15-.34 in the following cases:

(a) Spill or overfill of petroleum that results in a release to the environment that exceeds 25 gallons or another reasonable amount specified by the Department, or that causes a sheen on nearby surface water; and

(b) Spill or overfill of a hazardous substance that results in a release to the environment that equals or exceeds its reportable quantity under CERCLA ( 40 CFR 302).

(2) Owners and operators of UST systems must contain and immediately clean up a spill or overfill of petroleum that is less than 25 gallons or another reasonable amount specified by the Department, and a spill or overfill of a hazardous substance that is less than the reportable quantity. If cleanup cannot be accomplished within 24 hours, or another reasonable time period established by the Department, owners and operators must immediately notify the Department.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-15-.23

Effective April 5, 1989. Amended: Filed August 28, 2003; effective October 2, 2003.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2022, eff. 4/14/2022.

Authors: Sonja Massey, Vernon H. Crockett

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-36-3.