Initial response

Upon confirmation of a release in accordance with section 33.1-24-08-42 or after a release from the underground storage tank system is identified in any other manner, owners and operators must perform the following initial response actions within twenty-four hours of a release or within another reasonable period of time determined by the department: 1. Report the release to the department (for example, by telephone or electronic mail); 2. Take immediate action to prevent any further release of the regulated substance into the environment; and 3. Identify and mitigate fire, explosion, and vapor hazards.