Sec. 26.10.09.04. Initial Site Characterization

A. Unless directed to do otherwise by the Department, owners, operators, and other responsible parties shall assemble information about the site and the nature of the release, including information gained while confirming the release or completing the initial abatement measures in Regulations .02 and .03 of this chapter and submit a written report to the Department within 45 days of release confirmation.

B. The information required in §A of this regulation shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

(1) Data on the nature and estimated quantity of release;

(2) Data from available sources or site investigations, or both, concerning the following factors:

(a) Surrounding populations,

(b) Water quality,

(c) Use and approximate locations of wells potentially affected by the release,

(d) Subsurface soil conditions,

(e) Locations of subsurface utilities,

(f) Climatological conditions, and

(g) Land use;

(3) Results of the site check required under Regulation .03A of this chapter; and

(4) Results of the free product investigations required under Regulation .03A(7) of this chapter.