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Sierra Chemical Co. RCRA ContingencV Plan Level III Spills Level II spills are spills that are deemed to pose risks beyond the abilities or capabilities of the ERT and have the potential to pose harm to human life or an environmental hazard, or the automated gas alarm detection system which is tied into an alarm panel in the front office and sounded. In level III situations, the individual at the scene should evacuate the immediate area and notify the Emergency Response Dispatcher followed by their supervisor. The Emergency Response Dispatcher shall announce on the two-way radio to notify Sierra Chemical Co.'s ERT. The Emergency Response Dispatcher shall also notify the Stockton Fire/Police Dispatch Center, Stockton HAZMAT/ER Team, and the Neighboring Businesses, informing all individuals and organizations of the nature of the ongoing emergency. Contacts and phone numbers of government authorities that can assist in emergency response and neighboring businesses are listed in Appendix G. In the event of a level III incident, the outside agency that is called for response will assume control and the ERT of Sierra Chemical Co. will only provide assistance. All other employees, not inclusive of the ERT, shall evacuate to the predetermined evacuation staging area upon hearing the alarm, notification through the radio system, or verbal warning. If the level III spill occurs offsite (i.e. company truck drivers who haul products on highways), the truck driver is to: February 25, 2016 NA 23 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 Other items to note during level 11 and III spills: • If the spill is a result of a process system, the operator should follow the "emergency shut- down" procedures contained in the "standard operation procedure" for the process • If the individual reporting the incident is working off hours and unable to reach his/her supervisor, they should call the IC on duty. Home phone and pager numbers are listed by all company phones. • In the event that you are unable to reach the IC or IC on duty, dial 9-1-1 NOTE: ANY SPILL INVOLVING HYDROCHLORIC ACID REQUIRES THE USE OF A RESPIRATOR Control Procedures: Natural Emergencies After a natural emergency (earthquake, flood, lightning strike, etc.) that involved or affected hazardous waste or hazardous materials, the IC will ensure that certain actions are taken. Specific action items may apply based on the weather event, as outlined below. However In general, in the event of any natural emergency, the following actions should be completed: 1. Inspect containers which have not been disposed of and containment for signs of leakage or damage. Inspect the areas where containers are stored looking for leaking containers and for the deterioration of containers and the containment system. 2. Inspect affected equipment or areas associated with hazardous waste management activities for the proper operating mode in accordance with site procedures and manually checked to ensure sensors and the automated alarm system is not damaged. 3. Inspect affected equipment or areas with hazardous materials and wastes in accordance with site procedures for damage. Prepared By: Issue date: Replaces: Page: ACT Environmental Services, Inc. February 25, 2016 NA 23 of 44