An owner/operator must submit financial responsibility documentation to the state UST program within ___ days of discovering a reportable release.

• A. 30
• B. 15
• C. 60
• D. 90

Answer: (A)

When a release is discovered and reported, the owner/operator must provide proof of financial responsibility to the state UST program within 30 days. This timeframe ensures there is timely funding available to cover cleanup costs and any third-party liabilities as the response proceeds. A window of 15 days is often too tight to gather and verify the necessary financial instruments, while 60 or 90 days delays critical assurance and accountability to the program and the public.