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wastes managed at the facility, and the location of records at the facility. The eme;gency <br /> coordinator must also have the authority to imalemenc the contingency plan, including the <br /> authority to commit the necessary resources to accomplish the provisions of the plan. <br /> Emergency Procedures—The contingency plan shall describe the specific procedures that <br /> the facility shall follow if an emergency occurs. If there is an imminent or actual <br /> emergency, the emergency coordinator shall notify facility personnel, if applicable• by <br /> activating internal alarms or communication systems, and notify the appropriate local and <br /> State agencies with emergency response roles. <br /> If there is a fire,explosion or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents, <br /> the emergency coordinator shall immediately determine the character, source,amount and <br /> real extent of the rcicasc, using observation.facility records and manifests. Chemical <br /> analysis may also be used to characterize the release. In this situation, the emergency <br /> coordinator shall also evaluate the possible hazardous impact of the release, fire or <br /> explosion on human health and the environment,considering both direct effects(such as <br /> the effect of any toxic or irritating gases that may be generated) and indirect effects (such as <br /> 1 the effect of any surface water runoff generated by water or chemical agents used to <br /> control fres). If the emergency coordinator determines that the fire,explosion or release <br /> could threaten human health or the environment outside of the facility, the coordinator must <br /> immediately notiry the appropriate local autharicies,if surrounding areas require <br /> evacuation. In all cases, the emergency coordinator must also notify the State Office of <br /> Emergency Services(OES). The report to OES must include the name and phone number <br /> of the person making the rtporr, the facility came and address, the rime and type of <br /> incident, the names and quantities of materials involved, the extent of any injuries and the <br /> possible hazards to human health and the environment outside of the facility. <br /> During an emergency,the emergency coordinator must take reasonable measures to ensure <br /> that fires,explosions or releases do not occur,recur or spread to other hazardous waste at <br /> the facility. For example, if appropriate,the emergency coordinator shall stop processes <br /> and operations,and,if it is safe to do so,collect and contain release waste and remove or <br /> isolate containers. if the facility operations are stopped,the emergency coordinator shall. <br /> wherever appropriate and when conditions are safe,morticar the facility equipment for <br /> leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation,or ruptures in valves, pipes or other equipment <br />