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Sierra Chemical Co. Hazardous Waste Management Pian hazardous that are not considered hazardous by the Federal EPA. For the purposes of this plan and per the definition set forth by the Cal/EPA, these wastes are also known as "non-RCRA" or "California- only" wastes. 1.2 Facility Information Sierra Chemical Co. is owned and operated by the Carus Group, Inc. Sierra Chemical Co. is located in Stockton, CA in San Joaquin County in Central California and includes an area of approximately 7.4 acres (319,730 square feet). The facility is located in an industrial area of Stockton, CA and contains a main building attached to the warehouse, a storage yard, and a railroad track that runs through the facility. Sierra Chemical Co. manufactures and distributes environmental chemicals for municipal, agricultural, mining and industrial markets. The company predominately manufactures sodium hypochlorite and distributes chlorine which has been repackaged into bulk containers, ton containers and cylinders. The facility is regulated as a chemicals and allied products manufacturing facility under the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 5169. 2.0 Regaalat�ry Aaath®rity artd f2elated Pro�rarras Hazardous materials are defined and controlled in the U.S. by laws and regulations administered by the U.S. EPA, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In addition, the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in the State of California are within the jurisdiction of the Cal/EPA (including the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)), Cal/OSHA, and CECtA. Hazardous materials are regulated by the "right to know" laws (under OSHA and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)), building and fire codes, and emergency preparedness equipment. Specifically, RCRA gives the EPA and individual states authority to control hazardous wastes from manufacturers to final disposal destinations. This includes generation, transportation, treatment storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. The U.S. DOT specifically oversees and regulates the transportation of hazardous wastes and materials in coordination with RCRA. 3, R®hes and Respr�nsibi@ides It is the responsibility of all employees and contractors working on behalf of Sierra Chemical Co. to handle, store, and dispose of hazardous waste in a manner that is in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. 3.1 Plant Manager The Plant Manager has ultimate responsibility for proper waste handling at Sierra Chemical Co. Primary responsibilities include the following: • Obtaining required licensing, permits, or approval from local, state, and federal agencies to purchase, store, use, synthesize, administer, and/or dispose of any hazardous material; • Reporting applicable information to the appropriate agencies, including but not limited to the DTSC, Cal/EPA, EPA, and the Stockton Fire Department; • Approving the HWMP and any changes that occur to the Plan; and • Monitoring the implementation of the HWMP. Prepared 6y: Issue date: Replaces: Page: ACT Environmental Services, Inc. March 4, 2016 NA 7 of 23