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<br /> F. Emergency Procedures:
<br /> Emergencv Coordinator Resnonsibilities:
<br /> 1. Whenever there is an imrnin nt or actual emergency situation such as a explosion, fire, or release, the emergency coordinator(or
<br /> his/her designee when the e rgency coordinator is on call)shall:
<br /> a. Identify the character,a et source,amount,and areal extent of any released hazardous materials.
<br /> b. Assess possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result from the explosion, fire, or release. This
<br /> assessment must consid both direct and indirect effects (e.g. the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases that
<br /> are generated, the effec of any hazardous surface water run-off from water or chemical agents used to control fire, etc.).
<br /> c. Activate internal facility larms or conununications systems,where applicable,to notify all facility personnel.
<br /> d. Notify appropriate local uthorities(i.e. call 911).
<br /> e. Notify the State Office o Emergency Services at 1-800-852-7550.
<br /> £ Monitor for leaks, press build-up, gas generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment shut down in response
<br /> to the incident.
<br /> g. Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and releases do not occur, recur, or spread to other
<br /> hazardous materials at th facility.
<br /> 2. Before facility operations are esumed in areas of the facility affected by the incident,the emergency coordinator shall:
<br /> a, Provide for proper stora a and disposal of recovered waste, contaminated soil or surface water, or any other material that
<br /> results from a explosion,fire,or release at the facility.
<br /> b. Ensure that no material t�at is incompatible with the released material is transferred, stored, or disposed of in areas of the
<br /> facility affected by the indident until cleanup procedures arc completed.
<br /> c. Ensure that all emergenc equipment is cleaned, fit for its intended use,and available for use.
<br /> d. Notify the California Dpartment of 'Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the local Certified Unified Program Agency
<br /> (CUPA), and the local f department's hazardous materials program that the facility is in compliance with requirements 2-a
<br /> and 2-b, above.
<br /> Responsibilities of Other Petl;omnel:
<br /> On a separate page, list any emergency response functions not covered in the "Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities" section,
<br /> above. Next to each function, list the job title or name of each person responsible for performing the function. Number the page(s)
<br /> appropriately.
<br /> G. Post-Incident Reporting/Recording:
<br /> The time,date,and details of any hazardous materials incident that requires implementation of this plan shall be noted in the facility's
<br /> operating record.
<br /> Within 15 days of any hazardous materials emergency incid¢nt or thzeatened hazardous materials emergency incident which triggers
<br /> implementation of this plan, a written Emergency Incident Report, including, but not limited to a description of the incident and the
<br /> facility's response to the incident,'must be submitted to the California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Toxic
<br /> Substances Control, the local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), and the local fire department's hazardous materials
<br /> program. The report shall include:
<br /> 1. Name, address,and telephone number of the facility's owner/operator;
<br /> 2. Name, address,and telephone number of the facility;
<br /> 3. Date,time,and type of incident(e.g.fire, explosion, etc.);
<br /> 4. Name and quantity of material(s)involved;
<br /> 5. The extent of injuries,if any;
<br /> 6. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment,where this is applicable;
<br /> 7. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident;
<br /> 8. Cause(es)of the incident;
<br /> 9. Actions taken in response to the incident;
<br /> 10. Administrative or engineering controls designed to prevent such incidents in the future.
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