Code of Federal Regulations. In general Federal level notification can be made through the National Response Center (NRC) at 1-800-424-8802. Most hazardous material releases also require notification to the local emergency response system (fire, police, EMS) More details on notification and reporting requirements can be found in the - PDF 153 KB (34 pgs.) 6. What is the definition of Petroleum? Article 12, Section 172 of NYS Navigation Law defines "Petroleum" as "...oil or petroleum of any kind and in any form including, but not limited to, oil, petroleum, fuel oil, oil sludge, oil refuse, oil mixed with other wastes and crude oils, gasoline and kerosene...". When in the DEC recommends that anyone with knowledge, report the discovery of any contamination or a release to the NYS Spill Hotline (1-800-457-7362) as soon as possible. 9/20/2016 rev
Code of Federal Regulations. In general Federal level notification can be made through the National Response Center (NRC) at 1-800-424-8802. Most hazardous material releases also require notification to the local emergency response system (fire, police, EMS) More details on notification and reporting requirements can be found in the - PDF 153 KB (34 pgs.) 6. What is the definition of Petroleum? Article 12, Section 172 of NYS Navigation Law defines "Petroleum" as "...oil or petroleum of any kind and in any form including, but not limited to, oil, petroleum, fuel oil, oil sludge, oil refuse, oil mixed with other wastes and crude oils, gasoline and kerosene...". When in the DEC recommends that anyone with knowledge, report the discovery of any contamination or a release to the NYS Spill Hotline (1-800-457-7362) as soon as possible. 9/20/2016 rev
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