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r INTRODUCTION The National Oil a d Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, as well as federal regulations in 40 CFR, Part 112, state that the person responsible for the discharge of oil or azardous materials should take appropriated action for containment and recovery of su material. Cleanup activities will be evaluated by an agency of the federal governmen . If cleanup is judged inadequate, the agency will direct further operation, with the esponsible party to be liable for the resulting costs. Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) has the responsibility and authority to initiate and direct response activities for the control of spills originating within facility boundaries. Specifically, UPRRWII assume such responsibility for spills related to on-site operation, filling, and maintenance of the operating equipment for this facility. Pursuant to Section 112 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations [40 CFR 112], a facility that manages oil above specified levels and which has the potential for a release to enter a navigable water (without consideration of any secondary containment that may be provided) shall prepare a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan (Plan). A Plan is no required if (1) the underground buried storage capacity of the facility is 42,000 gallons o less of oil, and (2) the aboveground storage capacity at the facility is 1,320 gallons or les of oil (aboveground containers of less than 55 gallons are not included in calculati g aboveground storage capacity), and (3) due to its location, the facility could not r sonably be expected to discharge oil into navigable waters. This Spill Preventio , Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan (Plan) has been prepared in accord nce with the applicable sections of 40 CFR 112. The Plan identifies procedures, metho and equipment to prevent the discharge of oil from onshore and offshore facilities int or upon the navigable waters of the United States. PLAN REVIEW AND AMENDMENT Amendment by Owner / Operator Facility Change: If a change occurs in the facility design, construction, operation or maintenance which materially affects the facility's potential for the discharge of oil into or upon the navigale waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines, the SPCC Plan will be amended. The Plan will be revised within six months of the change. The amended Plan will be certified by a Registered Professional Engineer and facility personnel will be tr 'ined on the changes, as necessary, to facilitate the effective response to an act I or imminent discharge. Minor changes (e.g., personnel changes, telephone number anges or other changes that do not increase the potential for or the size of a spill) will n t require the Plan to be recertified. Five -Year Review: The SPCC Plan will be reviewed and evaluated for completeness and appropriateness at least once every five years. The review will include an evaluation of whether new field -proven control technology exists which will significantly reduce the chance of a spill event. The Plan will be amended to include such new