Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-15-.24

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

Section 335-6-15-.24 - Initial Release Response

(1) Owners and operators of petroleum or hazardous substance UST systems must, in response to a confirmed release from the UST system, comply with the requirements of Rules 335-6-15-.24 through 335-6-15-.32 except for UST systems excluded under Rule 335-6-15-.03(2) and UST systems subject to corrective action requirements under Division 14 of the ADEM Administrative Code.

(2) Upon confirmation of a release in accordance with Rule 335-6-15-.22 or after a release 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 Department:

(a) Report the release to the Department (notification by telephone is acceptable);

(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.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-15-.24

Effective April 5, 1989. Amended: Filed August 28, 2003; effective October 2, 2003. Amended: Filed March 21, 2008; effective April 25, 2008.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2017, eff. 12/8/2017.

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

Authors: Sonja Massey, Curt Jonson, Lee Davis. Vernon H. Crockett

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