Section 14

Section 14Release Reporting

Section 14 Release Reporting Spills and OverfillsNotificationRelease indicationsRelease investigationRelease conformationSite investigationInitial AbatementSite Assessment

Section 14 Spills & Overfills

Release ReportingTake immediate actionSmall SpillsLess than 25 GallonsComplete cleanup in Less than 24 hours, or reportLarge SpillsGreater than 25 GallonsMust report within 24 hoursHazardous Substances

When a release occurs, owners/operators must take immediate action to contain and clean up any regulated substance. Small spills are usually less than 25 gallons and can be cleaned up by trained employees. If the spill has not been completely cleaned up in less than 24 hours, then it must be reported to the regulatory agency.

Large spills are usually greater than 25 gallons, have caused a sheen on nearby water surface, or creates a vapor hazard. Large spills must be reported to the regulatory agency within 24 hours. Large spills require that corrective actions be taken immediately.

Spills from hazardous substance tanks that equal or exceed reportable CERLA quantities shall be reported immediately.Section 14 Notification

Release ReportingAll suspected releases must be reported within 24 hoursContact InformationSite InformationDescription of the release including product, volume, source, cause, date, and timeAction takenPotentially Hazardous conditions

Owner/operators who suspect a release must notify the regulatory agency within 24 hours.

The following information must be provided when notifying the regulatory agency:Contact information for Owner/OperatorSite location/addressDescription of releaseType and volume of product storedThe source and cause of releaseThe date and time of releaseUST system descriptionAction taken to contain, clean and mitigate the release Any potentially hazardous conditionsSection 14 Indications

Release ReportingFree Product or Vapors in Surrounding Area

Monitoring Results Indicating a Possible Release

Unusual Operating Conditions

Owners/Operators must be on the lookout for Indications of a release.

Some conditions that might indicate a release are;Free product vapor in the surrounding areaMonitoring results indicating a release or unusual readingsUnusual operating conditions such as;Erratic behavior at dispenserUnexplained loss of productWater in tankPrematurely clogged filters

Section 14 Investigation

Release ReportingWithin 7 days

Site Checks

System Checks

Owners/Operators must investigate all suspected releases of regulated substances to the regulatory agency within 7 days Site checks are performed in the vicinity of the UST system when there is evidence of a release. The type and location of sampling must be approved by the regulatory agency. System checks are used to ensure that requirements for tightness testing and leak detection are being met.Section 14 Conformation

Release ReportingReport within 24 hrs.Close UST System until repaired or replaced

If you have confirmed a release, you must notify the regulatory agency within 24 hours. You must follow release procedures, and close the UST system until it has been repaired or replaced.

Section 14 Site Investigation

Release ReportingSampling ConsiderationsProductLocationsSampling MethodGeologyReceptorsCause for Release

If you have a suspected release you must perform a site investigation.

Considerations for your site investigation are:Product storedLocations of USTSampling methodGeology and surface slopeReceptors ( wells, bodies of water, drains etc..)

If a release is confirmed then you must take immediate action to prevent any further release.Section 14 Initial Abatement

Release ReportingRemove productInspectPrevent Migration of Released ProductMonitorMitigate all Safety HazardsContaminated Soils

If you discover a release you must act immediately and follow Initial abatement procedures. Initial abatement procedures include:Visually inspect UST system for signs of releasePrevent migration of any released productMonitor and mitigate any fire and safety hazardsRemove all regulated product from the UST systemAny contaminated soils are hazardous and must be disposed of accordingly

Section 14 Site Assessment

Release ReportingAfter Initial AbatementSoil Testing Groundwater TestingRemove all Free Product Determined to ExistGroundwater RemediationBenzene

After a confirmed release and the initial abatement you must conduct a site assessment. Some of the things that should be included in your site assessment are;Soil testingGroundwater testingInitial action takenSummery of initial Abatement

You must remove any product determined to exist, and ground water must meet acceptable limits for benzene.