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Sierra Chemical Co. RCRA Contingency Plan • Dilution • Disposal • Isolation • Neutralization o Solidification Any necessary verification of air, soil, or water samples will be directed by the IC and EHSS Manager. Immediately after an emergency, the IC will provide treating, storing, or disposing of recovered waste(s), contaminated soil or surface water, or any other material that results from a release, fire, or explosion at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures. Air monitoring equipment is available for use and may be used to verify that concentrations of chlorine and sulfur dioxide are below permissible exposure limits before any operations within the facility begin. For level II and III incidents after the emergency itself is controlled and contained by Sierra Chemical Co.'s ERT or an outside emergency response contractor (in the case of level III), the IC will be responsible for the development and implementation of an incident -specific decontamination plan. PPE will be decontaminated or disposed of according to the procedure before it is returned to the storage location. For all Contingency Plan emergency responses, the EHSS Manager will ensure, in Keeping with standard operating procedures, that, in the affected areas of the facility: No waste that may be incompatible with the released material is treated, stored, or disposed of until cleanup procedures are completed All emergency equipment in the Contingency Plan is cleaned and fit for its intended use or replaced before operations are resumed During an emergency, the IC and Site Safety Manager will ensure that reasonable measures are taken so that fires, explosions, and releases do not occur, recur, or spread to the hazardous waste or other hazardous materials at the facility. These measures may include: • Stopping processes and operations • Collecting and containing released wastes and materials • Removing or isolating containers of waste or hazardous substance posing a threat • Ensuring that wastes managed during an emergency are handled, stored, or treated with due consideration from compatibility with other wastes and materials onsite with containers utilized. • Restricting personnel not needed for response activities • Evacuating the area • Curtailing nonessential activities in the area • Conducting preliminary inspections of adjacent facilities and equipment to assess damage • Overpacking and/or removing damaged containers/drums from affected areas. • Maintaining fire equipment on standby at the incident site in cases where ignitable liquids have been or may be released and ensuring that all ignition sources are kept out of the area. Ignitable liquids will be segregated, contained, confined, diluted, or otherwise controlled to preclude inadvertent explosion or detonation. Prepared By: Issue date: Replaces: Page: ACT Environmental Services, Inc. February 25, 2016 NA 26 of 44