Applicability

(1) The provisions of 310 CMR 40.0300 shall apply to all releases and threats of release of oil and/or hazardous material to the environment, except as set forth in 310 CMR 40.0302(2). (2) The notification requirements set forth in 310 CMR 40.0300 shall only apply to: (a) releases and threats of release that commence on or after October 1, 1993; and (b) releases and threats of release of which knowledge is possessed or obtained on or after October 1, 1993, by any person listed at 310 CMR 40.0331. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the applicable "2 Hour", "72 Hour" and "120 Day" notification time periods which arise solely as a result of 310 CMR 40.0300 shall commence no earlier than October 1, 1993.