6200. OBLIGATIONS OF RESPONSIBLE PARTIES

6200 OBLIGATIONS OF RESPONSIBLE PARTIES - RELEASES, SPILLS, AND OVERFILLS 6200.1 All responsible parties are subject to the requirements of this chapter. 6200.2 If the actions required by this chapter are not taken, the Department may undertake the corrective action and any responsible party shall be liable to the District government for the costs of any corrective action taken. 6200.3 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter the private rights and liabilities between a neighboring property owner and a responsible party, or to relieve a responsible party of any liability he or she may have under statutory or common law for causing the release of the regulated substance which migrated onto a neighboring property. 6200.4 The provisions of 40 CFR §§ 280.200 through 280.230 (Lender Liability) are incorporated by reference and shall apply to all existing and future security interests, including holders of security interests as defined in 40 CFR § 280.200(d). 6200.5 For purposes of this chapter, a voicemail message shall not be considered telephone notification. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 7835 (November 12, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 7699 (October 1, 1999); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1778 (February 21, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Environment 20 DCMR § 6200