Initial Response

Section 731 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.