Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0011 - Water Quality
Chapter 17 - STORAGE TANKS
Part E - STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS: RELEASE REPORTING, INVESTIGATION, CONFIRMATION AND RESPONSE
Section 17-25 - Owners and/or Operators Eligible for the State Corrective Action Program

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 17-25

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) Initial Response. Upon confirmation of a release in accordance with Section 20 or after a release from the storage tank system is identified in any other manner, owners and/or operators shall perform the following initial response actions within twenty-four (24) hours of a release:

(i) Orally report the release to the department (e.g., by telephone, (307-777-7781, 24 hour telephone), or by electronic mail to http://deq.state.wy.us/, by FAX to, (307-777-5973, 24 hour FAX machine);

(ii) Take immediate action to prevent any further release of the regulated substance into the environment; and

(iii) Orally notify the department immediately of any fire, explosion, or vapor hazards. The department shall begin resolving these hazards as soon as practicable.

(b) Initial Abatement Measures and Site Check. Owners and/or operators shall accomplish the following abatement measures:

(i) Remove as much of the regulated substance from the storage tank system as is necessary to prevent further release to the environment; and

(ii) Visually inspect any above ground or exposed below ground releases and prevent further migration of the released substance into surrounding soils and ground or surface waters;

(c) Site Characterization and Corrective Action. The department will prioritize the site pursuant to Section 28 after completion of initial abatement measures. The department will also collect data on affected groundwater sufficient to classify the affected groundwater under Chapter 8, Wyoming Water Quality Rules and Regulations.

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