TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SUBTITLE G: WASTE DISPOSAL
CHAPTER I: POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
SUBCHAPTER d: UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL AND UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAMS
PART 731 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
SECTION 731.161 INITIAL RESPONSE


 

Section 731.161  Initial Response

 

Upon confirmation of a release 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:

 

a)         Report the release to EMA (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.

 

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 10312, effective July 13, 2016)