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Can a discharge or spill of an unknown material that is suspected to be a petroleum product be identified by the laboratory?

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Can a discharge or spill of an unknown material that is suspected to be a petroleum product be identified by the laboratory?

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A. It is very likely that the laboratory can identify a discharged or spill material if it is suspected to be a petroleum product. If a sample of the suspected material can be obtained from the suspected responsible party, there is an even better chance of making a positive identification.