40 CFR 1604.5 - Failure to report an accidental release.

Regulations last checked for updates: Dec 18, 2025

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Dec 11, 2025

View all text of Part 1604 [§ 1604.1 - § 1604.6]

§ 1604.5 - Failure to report an accidental release.

(a) It is unlawful for any person to fail to make reports required under this part, and suspected violations of this part will be forwarded to the Administrator of the EPA for appropriate enforcement action.

(b) Violation of this part is subject to enforcement pursuant to the authorities of 42 U.S.C. 7413 and 42 U.S.C. 7414,which;

(2) Civil action; or

(3) Criminal action.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(6)(C)(iii); 42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(6)(N)

source: 85 FR 10094, Feb. 21, 2020, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 1604.5