40 CFR § 240.204-3 - Recommended procedures: Operations.

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title: "40 CFR § 240.204-3 - Recommended procedures: Operations."
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title_name: "Protection of Environment"
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section_name: "Recommended procedures: Operations."
chapter_name: "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
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# 240.204-3 Recommended procedures: Operations.

(a) When monitoring instrumentation indicates excessive discharge contamination, appropriate adjustments should be made to lower the concentrations to acceptable levels.

(b) In the event of an accidental spill, the local regulatory agency should be notified immediately.