Sec. 26.10.09.02. Initial Response

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A. Upon confirmation of a release in accordance with COMAR 26.10.08.03 or after a release from the UST system is identified in any other manner, owners, operators, and other responsible parties shall perform the initial response actions within 2 hours of a release or within a period of time determined by the Department.

B. Initial response actions required in this regulation include:

(1) Report the release to the Department as in COMAR 26.10.08;

(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.

                    
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