Document Citation: 62-770.250, F.A.C.

Header:
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 62 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DEPARTMENTAL
CHAPTER 62-770 PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION SITE CLEANUP CRITERIA


Date:
08/31/2009

Document:

62-770.250 Contamination Reporting.

Upon discovery of contamination (unless the contamination is the result of a previously reported discharge for which site rehabilitation completion has not been achieved or the contamination is known to be from a non-petroleum product source) or upon a discharge of petroleum or petroleum products, notification shall be submitted using the Discharge Report Form [Form Number

62-761.900(1)].

(1) If the discharge was from a storage tank system regulated pursuant to Chapter 62-761 or 62-762, F.A.C., the discharge shall be reported by the facility owner or operator pursuant to the applicable requirements of Chapters 62-761 and 62-762, F.A.C.; or

(2) For all other discharges of petroleum or petroleum products, the discharge shall be reported within one week of discovery. However, discharges of reportable quantities onto the surface of lands or to surface waters shall be reported to the State Warning Point or Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Emergency Response as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after occurrence. The discharge shall be reported by:

(a) The discharger; or

(b) The owner or operator if the discharger is unknown or if the discovery was the result of a previously unreported discharge.