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REc��V AUG l E� aFFic�'o/V ,/OA � o 005 Sierra Chemical has four individuals trained to the hazardous materials MERGE �N7y technician level to respond to spills or gas releases. This team is not qualified NcySER�icRs to respond to any chemical emergency at this location for the following reasons. A. There is only three eact} self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) on site. A minimum of I(four SCBA is required to properly respond. B. There is only two each level "A" suites on site. A minimum of four SCBA is required to prpperly respond. C. The level "A" suits have never been tested as required by 29 CFR 1910.120 (q). D. 29 CFR 1910.120(q) requires at a minimum, two individuals as entry and two individuals as back up for rescue. At the time of the closing conference we informed you that we agreed with your assessment and had made a policy decision to no longer provide emergency response. A copy of our Interim Procedure on Emergency Response For The Stockton Facility was provided. 12. Hazardous Materials Properly) Stored and Label Numerous containers are not properly marked as to the contents. During the closing conference you were informed that all of the referenced materials had been packaged anc labeled. This issue was also discussed with the employees during the tailgate meeting held July 29h. 13. Soil and Facility Appear Non -Contaminated Sump located at the outside bottling area is full of hazardous waste caustic as well as a pool next to the sump. See the response to Item 10. There is a large poly tank located by the outside bottling area with a paper sign "DE Waste". The bottom of the tank there is a pipe coming out about a foot. The pend of the pipe does not have a shut off valve. The pipe has what looks like plastic shrink rap cohering the pipe and tied off with a cloth. There is liquid under the pipe and you can tell that the liquid came from the pipe. I pH the liquid and it was 13 to 14.