Mo. Code Regs. tit. 10 § 26-2.071

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10 CSR 26-2.071 - Initial Release Response and Corrective Action

PURPOSE: This rule describes the immediate steps owners and operators of a leaking underground storage tank must take.

(1) Upon confirmation of a release in 10 CSR 26-2.052, or after a release from the underground storage tank (UST) system is identified in any other manner, owners and operators must perform the following initial response actions within twenty-four (24) hours:

(A) Report the release to the department in accordance with 10 CSR 26-2.050;

(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.

10 CSR 26-2.071

AUTHORITY: section 319.109, RSMo Supp. 2010.* This rule originally filed as 10 CSR 20-10.061. Original rule filed April 2, 1990, effective 9/28/1990. Moved and amended: Filed April 15, 2011, effective Dec. 30, 2 011 .

*Original authority: 319.109, RSMo 1989, amended 1995, 2004, 2008.