'Eligible release', as used in IC 13-23, means a release of petroleum that meets all of the following criteria:(1) The release is from a UST or AST that was registered with the department before the date on which the claimant confirmed the existence of the release or (if earlier) first suspected the existence of the release.(2) The release is reported to the department in accordance with applicable regulations and statutes not later than thirty (30) days after the date on which the claimant confirmed the existence of the release or (if earlier) first suspected the existence of the release.(3) An initial site characterization of the facility on which the release occurred is submitted to the department as required by rules adopted by the environmental rules board.(4) The release from the UST or AST is from the tank or dispensing components of the UST or AST, not including the nozzle or hose connecting the nozzle to the pump.As added by P.L.96-2016, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.176-2023, SEC.10.
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