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plant. The plan is intended to satisfy the requirements for emergency response provisions of Section 6.95 of the <br /> California Health and Safety Code. <br /> Principal elements of the HMMP are descriptions of all hazardous materials used at the WQCF,their properties <br /> and functions, and maps showing locations of their use and storage. The plan also provides instructions for <br /> reporting emergency events and notifying key response personnel and authorities in the event of a release, and <br /> methods to use to mitigate a release, including spill containment and cleanup. Ramos Environmental and <br /> Chemtrec are notified in the event assistance is needed to cleanup hazardous materials spill. <br /> Prevention Program <br /> The Manteca WQCF has developed a prevention program, as required by the RMP rule,which includes the <br /> following elements: <br /> ► process safety information, <br /> ► process hazard analysis/review, <br /> ► operating procedures, <br /> ► training, <br /> ► mechanical, <br /> ► management of change, <br /> ► pre-start-up review, <br /> ► incident investigations, <br /> ► compliance audits, <br /> ► contractor safety, <br /> ► employee participation, and <br /> ► hot work permits (e.g.,required for welding activities). <br /> The WQCF Prevention Program is an ongoing program that is intended to provide a means for safe operation <br /> throughout the life of the facility. Specifically, it is intended to ensure that process designs are reviewed so that <br /> new facilities and equipment are in conformance with safe design principles for the storage and handling of <br /> regulated substances. The requirements are also designed to ensure that the operation,maintenance, and controls <br /> are being implemented by the facility. <br /> Emergency Response Planning <br /> WQCF management has elected to not permit employees to respond to an accidental release of a regulated <br /> substance. Instead,the WQCF relies on agency and contract emergency responders to respond to a reportable <br /> release of chlorine or sulfur dioxide. The Manteca Fire Department(MFD)provides fire prevention,organized <br /> and efficient response to fires, first response to hazardous materials incidents, and basic level medical response. In <br /> the event of a major release, facility personnel have established mechanisms for notifying emergency responders, <br /> and are required to coordinate with local planning and response agencies. A major release is defined as one that <br /> resulted in on-and off-site deaths, injuries, significant on-or off-site property damage, evacuations, sheltering in <br /> place, or environmental damage. However, facility personnel are trained to recognize,respond, and manage <br /> incidental,non-health threatening releases of these substances. <br /> Accident History <br /> Section 25534 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that plant accidents involving acutely hazardous <br /> materials be documented and described, including measures taken to prevent similar future accidents. <br /> The Manteca WQCF had one incident in 2002 that involved a release of chlorine gas. The accident was <br /> investigated to determine the cause of the release and measures were developed to prevent future releases <br /> (Shannon,pers. comm.,2006b). <br /> Manteca WQCF and Collection System Master Plans EIR EDAW <br /> City of Manteca 4.6-9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials <br />