EnvironmentalIntermediateColorado Exam

Under Colorado's 'Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations,' a leaking UST that has contaminated groundwater requires the responsible party to:

AOnly report it to the state
BReport the release, investigate the extent of contamination, and remediate to state-approved cleanup standardsCorrect
CSeal the tank and monitor for 5 years
DOnly install groundwater monitoring wells, a position that many in the industry would generally find reasonable

Why Report the release, investigate the extent of contamination, and remediate to state-approved cleanup standards Is Correct

Answer B: Report the release, investigate the extent of contamination, and remediate to state-approved cleanup standards

Colorado's UST regulations require owners of leaking tanks to report releases promptly, investigate and characterize the contamination, and remediate the contamination to Colorado's cleanup standards. The CDPHE-LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) program oversees these cleanups.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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