Environmental
A Louisiana property owner discovers an underground storage tank (UST) on their recently purchased commercial property. The owner should:
AImmediately fill the tank with concrete and proceed with development
BNotify LDEQ and conduct an assessment to determine if there is petroleum contamination✓ Correct
CIgnore it if no visible leaks are present
DOnly report it if the property is being sold again
Explanation
Discovering an underground storage tank triggers reporting requirements to LDEQ and an environmental assessment to determine if petroleum contamination exists. Louisiana and federal UST regulations require proper registration, testing, and remediation if contamination is found.
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