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5.1 Response to a Minor-Major Discharge A "minor" discharge is defined as one that poses no significant harm (or threat) to human health and safety or to the environment. Minor discharges are generally those where: The quantity of product discharged is small (e.g., may involve less than 10 gallons of oil); Discharged material is easily stopped and controlled at the time of the discharge; Discharge is localized near the source; Discharged material is not likely to reach water; There is little risk to human health or safety; and There is little risk of fire or explosion. Minor discharges can usually be cleaned up by A.L.Powell Trucking personnel. The following guidelines apply: Immediately notify the Facility Manager. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, contain the discharge with discharge response materials and equipment. Place discharge debris in properly labeled waste containers. The Facility Manager will complete the discharge notification form (Appendix 1) and attach a copy to this SPCC Plan. If the discharge involves more than 10 gallons of oil, the Facility will call the Governor's Office of Emergency Services Incident Response Division (916) 845-8510 A "major" discharge is defined as one that cannot be safely controlled or cleaned up by facility personnel, such as when: The discharge is large enough to spread beyond the immediate discharge area,- The rea;The discharged material enters water; The discharge requires special equipment or training to clean up.- The p;The discharged material poses a hazard to human health or safety; or There is a danger of fire or explosion. In the event of a major discharge, the following guidelines apply: All workers must immediately evacuate the discharge site via the designated exit routes and move to the designated staging areas at a safe distance from the discharge. Exit routes are included on the facility diagram and posted in the maintenance building, 44