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(A) Each operator shall contain and immediately clean up a spill or overfill from a U.S.T. system, as follows:
(1) The operator shall clean up spilled material or soiled surfaces by immediately placing an absorbent on the spilled material and/or contaminated area to prevent the further spread of the contaminants.
(2) The waste generated by the cleanup shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
(B) Each operator shall report a spill or overfill from a U.S.T. that results in a release to the environment that exceeds 12 gallons or causes a sheen on nearby surface water to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency within 24 hours.
(Added Coun. J. 6-4-03, p. 2243, § 1)