Environmental
Under Massachusetts law, a property owner who discovers an oil or hazardous material release must notify the Massachusetts DEP within:
A24 hours
B2 hours for immediate hazards or 72 hours for others✓ Correct
C30 days
D1 year
Explanation
Massachusetts MGL Chapter 21E and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan require immediate notification (within 2 hours) for emergency conditions and within 72 hours for non-emergency releases of oil or hazardous materials.
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