Substances Subject to Release Reporting
From the Federal Reporting Compliance Manual (FRCM): An owner or operator is required to report a release or discharge under 3750.06 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) anytime there is a release of a regulated chemical which exceeds its assigned Reportable Quantity (RQ) and leaves the facility property line. The regulated substances subject to the release reporting requirements are referenced below:
- Extremely Hazardous Substances, Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR); Part 355; Appendix A and B,
- The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Hazardous Substances 40 CFR Part 302; Table 302.4, and
- Oil (definition includes without limitation to, gasoline, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil).
- The Reportable Quantity (RQ) for the discharge of oil including crude oil into or upon navigable waters is an amount which causes a visible film or sheen upon the surface of the water;
- The RQ for the release of oil into the environment, excluding navigable waters, is an amount of 25 gallons or more; and
- The RQ for the release of crude oil from an oil and gas extraction storage facility into the environment, excluding navigable waters, is 210 gallons.