New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 119 - CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS CONTAINING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Section 20.5.119.1901 - MINIMUM SITE ASSESSMENT, INITIAL RESPONSE
Universal Citation: 20 NM Admin Code 20.5.119.1901
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. Upon discovery or confirmation of a release, owners and operators of the storage tank system shall immediately prevent any further release from the storage tank system by whatever means necessary, including removing product from the storage tank system or any part of the storage tank system that is known to leak or is suspected of leaking. If necessary, owners and operators shall remove the storage tank system from service in accordance with 20.5.115 NMAC.
B. Owners and operators shall inform the department in accordance with 20.5.118.1800 NMAC of any release and action taken to mitigate immediate damage from the release.
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