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0 9 <br /> 18. If the spill is unmanageable, retain an outside contractor to perform the <br /> cleanup. (Refer to the list of emergency cleanup contractors presented in <br /> Section 4E. ) <br /> 19. IF ABLE TO DO SO SAFELY, clean up the spill using the following steps: <br /> a. Contain all free-flowing liquids with proper absorbent compound. <br /> b. Sweep up absorbent and spill material with stiff brooms and place in <br /> proper container for disposal . <br /> c. Spread second application of absorbent compound over spill area(s) . <br /> Allow a few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with <br /> stiff brooms and place in proper container for disposal . <br /> e. Place all contaminated materials used in the cleanup in proper <br /> container for disposal . <br /> f. Properly label all containers. <br /> 20. Decontaminate all equipment used in the cleanup and replace all emergency <br /> supplies. <br /> 21 . For procedures on how to handle media inquiries, refer to Section 5N, <br /> Responding to News Media Inquiries. <br /> 22 . Complete Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8) . <br /> 23. If the release of hazardous material has entered or threatens a water <br /> body, the Environmental Services Department will submit to the Regional <br /> Board a written report containing the following information: <br /> a. A description of the release and its cause(s) . <br /> b. The period of release, including exact dates and times. <br /> c. If the release has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is <br /> expected to continue. <br /> d. Steps taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the <br /> release. <br /> 24. A written report to the appropriate office of the California Department of <br /> Health Services is required within 15 days after the incident when the <br /> release posed a hazard or potential hazard to human health and safety, <br /> property, or to the environment. <br /> Contact your Regional or Departmental Environmental Coordinator for <br /> assistance in preparing this report. <br /> i <br /> 5-17 <br />