New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 6. Department of Environmental Conservation |
Chapter V. Resource Management Services |
Subchapter E. Water Regulation |
Part 611. Environmental Priorities and Procedures in Petroleum Cleanup and Removal |
Sec. 611.3. Containment
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- (a) Policy.Containment must be initiated immediately after discovery of a discharge to reduce the costs of recovery, increase the recyclability of the recovered petroleum and minimize hazards to public health, economic loss and environmental damage.(b) All containment procedures shall follow the guidelines contained in chapter 200 of the New York State Water Quality Accident Contingency Plan and Handbook.