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15. If the spilled hazardous material has entered or threatens a waterbody <br />and/or the material spilled has a reportable quantity that was exceeded: <br />a. During normal working hours, notify your Regional or Departmental <br />Environmental Coordinator, who will contact the Environmental Services <br />Department. <br />b. If the Environmental Coordinator cannot be reached, contact the <br />Environmental Services Department. <br />c. If the spill occurs after normal working hours or on a weekend or <br />holiday, directly contact the National Response Center (NRC) and <br />provide the following information: <br />1) Date, time, and location of spill. <br />2) Name and telephone number of person reporting the spill. <br />3) The type and estimated quantity of the spill. <br />4) Response actions taken to contain the spill. <br />Document the date and time of NRC notification and the information <br />provided. <br />The National Response Center will relay spill information to <br />appropriate state and federal agencies who will determine whether <br />agency involvement is required. In most cases, no agency response <br />will be required provided the company has taken immediate action to <br />contain and clean up the spill. <br />d. If you contact the National Response Center directly, notify your <br />Environmental Coordinator or the Environmental Services Department as <br />soon thereafter as possible. <br />16. If the spill has entered or threatens a water body, the Environmental <br />Services Department will notify the nearest Regional Water Quality Control <br />Board office within 24 hours of becoming aware of the circumstances. <br />17. Assess the potential for fires, explosions or additional spills and take <br />appropriate actions: <br />a. Stop processes or operations where necessary. <br />b. Isolate affected containers or equipment. <br />c. Remove non -affected, potentially hazardous materials. <br />18. Assemble the emergency response personnel and provide a briefing detailing <br />the cleanup procedures, protective clothing to be worn and equipment to be <br />used. (This information is covered in PG&E Substation Bulletin 8a-2 and <br />Transmission and Distribution Bulletin 2-50.) <br />5-26 <br />