Environmental

A Connecticut homeowner discovers their heating oil underground storage tank is leaking. Under Connecticut law, they must notify:

AOnly their insurance company
BThe Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) within 24 hours✓ Correct
CThe local fire marshal within 7 days
DOnly their mortgage lender

Explanation

Under Connecticut regulations, owners of leaking underground storage tanks (USTs) must notify DEEP promptly—typically within 24 hours of discovery. Failure to report can result in significant civil penalties.

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