Notification Requirements
Hazardous Substance Releases
Any release of a hazardous substance must be reported as soon as the person has knowledge of the discharge.
Oil/ Petroleum Releases
- TO WATER: Any release of oil to water must be reported as soon as the person has knowledge of the discharge.
- TO LAND: Any release of oil in excess of 55 gallons must be reported as soon as the person has knowledge of the discharge. Any release of oil in excess of 10 gallons but less than 55 gallons must be reported within 48 hours after the person has knowledge of the discharge. A person in charge of a facility or operation shall maintain, and provide to the Department on a monthly basis, a written record of any discharges any discharge of oil from 1 to 10 gallons.
- TO IMPERMEABLE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT AREAS: Any release of oil in excess of 55 gallons must be reported within 48 hours after the person has knowledge of the discharge.
Special Requirements for Regulated Underground Storage Tank (UST) Facilities
If your release detection system indicates a possible discharge, or if you notice unusual operating conditions that might indicate a release, you must notify the Underground Storage Tank Program at the nearest DEC Office within 7 days:
- Anchorage: (907) 269-7504
- Fairbanks: (907) 451-2360
- Juneau: (907) 465-5200
- Soldotna: (907) 262-5210
*Regulated UST facilities are defined at 18 AAC 78.005 and do not include heating oil tanks.
Forms
More Information
|