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VCVSHealth Ms. Florido September 28, 2018 Page 2 In addition to the details above, we note that it is extremely important that employees follow a consistent, streamlined program in the event of a potential emergency. By requiring the store to call two contacts (the local store contact's cell phone and the 3E hotline),the program has proven successful in ensuring responses to potential emergencies are handled efficiently and consistently among CVS stores. For this reason, we do not distinguish between primary and secondary contacts; doing so would likely complicate the currently successful program and increase the possibility that an appropriate responder is not contacted during an emergency. A description of actions facility personnel will take in response to fires, explosions, or any sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste to air, soil, or surface water at the facility is included on page 11 of the contingency plan document, which is maintained onsite in the EH&S Binder and electronically at the store level in the EH&S Portal. The contingency plan document was also submitted via CERS, as part of the HMBP. A description of the arrangements made with local emergency responders is also included in the contingency plan document at page 12. Specifically,page 12 notes, "Where required, local fire,police, hospitals, and the state emergency agency have been provided a copy of the Contingency Plan along with aid notification letters." These letters familiarize emergency responders with the types of waste generated at the store and general layouts of the facility. Aid notification letters were provided to local emergency providers on Store 9830's behalf on October 15, 2015, which included a copy of the store's contingency plan document. A copy of these letters also available electronically at store level in the EH&S Portal. A copy of the Aid Notification letters are attached here for your reference. The emergency equipment is addressed in the contingency plan document, on pages 13 and 14. A list of the emergency response equipment onsite, along with the equipment capabilities locations is also included. Emergency equipment information is also available on the store's EPP Summary. As discussed above,the store's EPP Summary is considered part of the CVS Contingency Plan. The evacuation plan is also included in the contingency plan document. CVS locations are equipped with a sounding fire alarm system, a pull station to activate the alarm, a back door alarm, and an automatic smoke detection system. The fire alarm is a signal of evacuation and indicates that all colleagues and customers should evacuate the store. The contingency plan document, on page 12, describes the evacuation plan and all store colleagues should follow the CVS Emergency Procedures plan, available on-site. Hazardous Waste Manifests Your item#114 relates to mailing hazardous waste manifest copies to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). We have confirmed that CVS's hazardous waste hauler, Stericycle, provides copies of generator manifests to DTSC on behalf of CVS for all hazardous waste pickups at CVS stores in California. However, out of an abundance of caution, we have requested Stericycle to resubmit manifests numbers 009157113FLE, CVS pharmacy / caremark / minute clinic / specialty 364827630