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Sierra Chemical Co. RCRA Contingency Plan Level I spills do not require activation of the emergency alarm system or the ERT However, anytime there is a spill, the person discovering the spill should always notify their supervisor who may authorize the clean-up using Level C PPE, It the level I spill occurs offsite (i.e. company truck drivers who haul products on highways), the truck driver is to clean-up using the spill kit inside the truck and inform a dispatcher before leaving a facility. Level II Spills A level II spill consists of large quantities or amounts of materials that pose no immediate danger to life or the environment. The person discovering the spill should immediately notify their supervisor or the EHSS manager and evacuate the area immediately. Level II spills is the most common spill that would require instituting an incident command system (ICS) and utilization of the ERT. During level II spills, the C or Site Safety Coordinator, will determine the PPE required. Where the material(s) that have been spilled are unknown, perimeter testing will be conducted to determine the level of PPE required. Where acceptable levels of a material have been exceeded, the ERT will be necessary to respond in Level A PPE. The following actions will be implemented during a Level II spill: 1. Immediately evacuate the area 2. The IC will review facility records to determine nature of released material 3. Entry Team procedures will be utilized using: • The buddy system • Appropriate PPE o Backup rescue team • Supplemental communication signals • Monitoring equipment Exposure limitations 4. If possible, the source of the release will be secured 5. A dike to contain runoff may be built 6. The ERT will ensure that the storm drains and/or sewer do not receive potentially hazardous runoff or spilled material. They may build dikes around the storm drains to control discharge. 7. Released wastes may be collected and contained by stabilizing or neutralizing the spilled material, as appropriate, pouring an absorbent over the spilled material, and sweeping or shoveling the absorbed material into drums or other suitable containers. 8. No hazardous waste that may be incompatible with the spilled material will be managed in the affected area until cleanup procedures are completed. 9. The IC will direct spill control, decontamination, and termination procedures outlined in Section 9. If the level II spill occurs offsite (i.e. company truck drivers who haul products on highways), the truck driver is to February 25, 2016 NA 22 of 44 1. Evacuate the immediate area and refer to the ERG for safe distances 2. Notify a Sierra Chemical Co. Representative if at a Customer Facility; OR 3. Notify Highway Patrol if on Public Lands or Highways via 9-1-1 with the nature of the spill, location, condition of the incident and provide shipping papers Prepared By: Issue date: Replaces: Page: ACT Environmental Services, Inc. February 25, 2016 NA 22 of 44