Environmental
A Minnesota property owner who discovers a petroleum leak from an underground storage tank should:
ACover it with fresh soil and not report it
BReport it to the MPCA immediately and initiate cleanup procedures✓ Correct
COnly notify the local fire department
DWait until the property is sold before disclosing
Explanation
Under Minnesota law, petroleum releases from underground storage tanks must be reported to the MPCA promptly (typically within 24 hours of discovery). Failure to report is a violation.
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