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From:W1111ams Tank Lines 209 944 0134 05/19/2015 16:08 #562 P.005/016 <br /> Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan-Page 3 of 5 RECEIVED <br /> F. Emergency Procedures: MAY 19 2015 <br /> Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities: ENVIRONMENTAL <br /> LJg:&"rW r)9:P6QTAA;ZNT <br /> I. Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency situation such as a explosion, fire,or release,the emergency coordinator(or <br /> his/her designee when the emergency coordinator it on call)shall: <br /> a- Identify the character,exact 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 consider both direct and indirect effects(kg., the effects of any toxic, irritating, orasphyxiating gases that <br /> are generated, the effects of any hazardous surface water run-off from water or chemical agents used to control fire, etc.). <br /> c. Activate internal facility alarms or communications systems,where applicable,to notify all facility personnel, <br /> d. Notify appropriate local authorities(i.e., call 911). <br /> e. Notify the California Emergency Management Agency at(800)852-7550. <br /> f Monitor for leaks,pressure build-up,gas generation,or ruptures in valves,pipes,or other equipment shut down in response to <br /> 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 the facility, <br /> 2. Before facility operations are resumed in areas of the facility affected by the incident,the emergency coordinator shall: <br /> a. Provide for proper storage 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 that is incompatible with the released material is transferred, stored, or disposed of in areas of the <br /> facility affected by the incident until cleanup procedures are completed. <br /> c. Ensure that all emergency equipment is cleaned,fit for its intended use,and available for use. <br /> d. Notify the California Department of Toxic Substances Control(DTSC),the local Certified Unified Program Agency(CUPA), <br /> and the local fire department's hazardous materials program that the facility is in compliance with requirements 2-a and 2-b, <br /> above. f <br /> Responsibilities of Other Personnel: <br /> On a separate page, list any emergency response functions not covered in the "Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities" section, L <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 incident or threatened 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 Department of Toxic Substances Control, the local Certified <br /> Unified Program Agency(CUPA),and the local fire department's hazardous materials program. The report shall include: <br /> I. 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 materia)(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. <br />