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A contractor in Louisiana discovers contaminated soil during excavation. According to Louisiana environmental regulations, what is the first required action?

Correct Answer

B) Immediately stop work and notify LDEQ within 24 hours

Louisiana environmental regulations require immediate cessation of work and notification to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) within 24 hours of discovering contamination.

Answer Options
A
Remove the contaminated soil to an approved facility
B
Immediately stop work and notify LDEQ within 24 hours
C
Test the soil and proceed if levels are below federal limits
D
Continue work and document the contamination

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Louisiana environmental regulations require immediate cessation of work and notification to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) within 24 hours of discovering contamination.

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