North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 15A - Environmental Quality
Chapter 01 - DEPARTMENTAL RULES
Subchapter E - OIL REFINING FACILITY PERMITS
Section .0100 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Section 01E .0115 - UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGES

Universal Citation: 15A NC Admin Code 01E .0115

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

(a) In addition to any other reporting obligation under State, local, or federal law, the operator of any oil refining facility shall report in writing via electronic mail, facsimile, or first class mail to the Secretary any unauthorized discharge of oil of 500 gallons or more or other occurrence prohibited by the Act. Such reporting shall occur as soon as practicable, but no later than 24 hours after the owner or operator becomes aware of the discharge or occurrence. The report shall include an estimated volume of the discharge.

(b) After an unauthorized discharge of oil, the owner or operator shall submit a report to the Secretary describing the actions taken to respond to and contain the release. In the event that a release cannot be contained within 24 hours after the owner or operator becomes aware, the owner or operator shall submit daily reports on the status of the response as directed by the Department until the discharge is contained.

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