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SPCC Emergency Spill Response Procedure [40CFR 112.7(A)(3)(IV) & 112.7(C)] 1.0 INTRODUCTION This section describes the clean-up response and protocols to follow in the event of a fuel or oil spill. The uncontrolled discharge of fuel or oil to groundwater, surface water, or soil is prohibited by state and f e d e r a I laws. It is imperative that actions be taken to respond to a spill once it has occurred. In the event of a spill, execute the spill response plan as described below. 2.0 BACKGROUND Prompt response to a spill is the best means of minimizing impact to the environment and in particular, preventing a discharge reaching the waters of the United States. In the event of a spill of a petroleum product, the employee first becoming aware of the spill will assume the role of temporary spill coordinator and contain/confine the spill, so long as they have been trained to do so. This person should maintain t h i s role until they are able to notify the Facility Manager or other trained Facility personnel. Small spills that can be cleaned up with the spill kit should be cleaned up by Facility personnel with the appropriate awareness training. When spills are too large to be cleaned up with the limited supplies in the spill kit,these supplies should be repurposed to contain/confine the spill. Personnel engaged in the clean-up of large spills should have Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) first responder operations level training (trained first responder). Facility personnel should only respond defensively to a large spill. The emergency spill response contractor listed on Page iii of this Plan should be contacted to clean- up a large spill. Regardless of the quantity, if a spill enters a waterway or into soil or gravel, the emergency spill response contractor should be called immediately to clean-up the spill. 3.0 PROCEDURE 3.1. INITIAL ASSESSMENT The trained first responder shall assess the hazard, secure spill response and personal protective equipment, contain and eliminate the spill source as outlined herein. 3.2. HAZARD ASSESSMENT Upon notification of an oil-related spill, the trained first responder will determine the hazard potential of the spill. The spill coordinator will determine at least the following factors: • The substance spilled and its hazard potential; • The amount of the spill and the extent of spreading; and, • The source of the leakage/spill. Where appropriate, the trained first responder shall determine the potential hazard to employees and to the surrounding public from the substance spilled, if a reportable spill occurs. If a spill is determined to be of such a magnitude that it cannot be safely cleaned up using the branch spill kit, then the coordinator shall promptly notify an emergency spill response contractor to implement control and clean-up. A list of Emergency Contacts is included on page iii of this document.