THIS REFERRAL CONCERNS AN INSPECTION THAT OCCURRED ON 4/29/97. DURING THAT INSPECTION, EPA INSPECTORS OBSERVED THAT THE ALARM ON THE LEAK DETECTION EQUIPMENT AT THE K&G STORE FACILITY WAS FLASHING. THE OWNER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND DID NOT REPORT THE PROBLEM TO OIS WITHIN 24 HOURS, WHICH IS REQUIRED. THIS REFERRAL IS PART OF THE AGENCY'S MAY 1997 NATIONAL UST INITIATIVE. IT ALSO SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE UST COMMUNITY OF GENERAL DETERENCE WHEN IT COMES TO THE MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS. THE PROPOSED CIVIL ACTION SEEKS A PENALTY OF $27,019.