020-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-25 - Owners and/or Operators Eligible for the State Corrective Action Account

(a) Initial Response. Within 24 hours of release confirmation in accordance with Section 20 or after a release from the storage tank system is identified in any other manner, owners and/or operators shall perform the following initial response actions:

(i) Report the release to the department by telephone (307) 777-7097 (STP) and (307) 777-7781 (spill response) and by logging into the spill response database on the DEQ website;

(ii) Take immediate action to prevent any further release of the regulated substance into the environment; and

(iii) Orally notify the department immediately of any fire, explosion, or vapor hazards. The department shall begin resolving these hazards as soon as practicable.

(b) Initial Abatement Measures and Site Check. Owners and/or operators shall complete the following abatement measures:

(i) Remove as much of the regulated substance from the storage tank system as is necessary to prevent further release to the environment; and

(ii) Visually inspect any above ground or exposed below ground releases and prevent further migration of the released substance into surrounding soils, groundwater, and/or surface water.

(c) Site Characterization and Corrective Action. The department will prioritize the site pursuant to Section 27 after completion of initial abatement measures. The department will also collect sufficient data for classification of the affected groundwater under Chapter 8, Wyoming Water Quality Rules and Regulations.

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020-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-25

Adopted, Eff. 6/29/2018.