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DISCHARGE DISCOVERY, RESPONSE, AND CLEANUP (40 CFR 112.7(a)(5)) and (40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)iv) The following is a description of procedures to follow in the event of a spill. The uncontrolled discharge of oil products to soil and groundwater is prohibited by State and Federal law and immediate action to stop, contain, and recover discharged product should be taken in the event of such a release. Typically, the following should be done: • Eliminate potential spark sources and other potential sources of combustion • Stop the discharge if possible and safe • Contain the discharge with absorbent materials,pads, and/or booms. o Contact the Spill Prevention Manager(Avtar Singh) and alternate contacts • If necessary, contact the emergency cleanup contractor(PERS Environmental Services) • Contact regulatory authorities • Collect and dispose of recovered product and spill containment materials in a proper manner In order to determine the appropriate manner to safely respond to a spill or discharge, the discharge must be classified as either a"minor" or"major" discharge. A minor discharge is any discharge, which can be easily controlled by Facility personnel and presents no risk of fire or explosion. A major discharge is one, which cannot be easily contained by Facility personnel, or any time there is risk of fire or explosion. Any discharge greater than 50 gallons must be reported to the appropriate agencies. Response to a Minor Discharge Minor discharges are defined as discharges, which pose no significant threat of harm to human health and safety or the environment. Minor discharges are characterized as discharges that: • Involves only a small quantity of product(less than 50 gallons) • Can be easily controlled by Facility personnel • Are localized near the source of the discharge and • Present no risk of fire or explosion Minor discharges can typically be cleaned up by Facility personnel. In the event of a minor discharge, Facility personnel should: • Notify the Spill Prevention Manager immediately • Follow the direction of the Spill Prevention Manager to contain the discharge if it has not been contained, and clean up response materials and equipment properly • The Spill prevention Manager will be responsible for completing the discharge notification form (Attachment D) and storing it with the Plan. If the Spill Prevention Manager is not available at the time of the discharge, then the alternate contact assumes responsibility for coordinating response activities. Joe's Travel Plaza 15600 Harlan Road,Lathrop,CA Page 25