Environmental
A Rhode Island property owner discovers petroleum contamination in the soil from an underground storage tank. Which agency should be notified?
ARhode Island DBR
BRhode Island DEM✓ Correct
CRhode Island CRMC
DFEMA
Explanation
Petroleum contamination from underground storage tanks (USTs) falls under the Rhode Island DEM's jurisdiction. Owners must report releases and typically must remediate the contamination under DEM oversight.
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