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Sierra Chemical Co. RCRA Contingency Plan PPE used during a spill/release response will be inspected for integrity and/or damage following each usage. It is the individual wearer's responsibility (HAZMAT team member) to perform this inspection and report any discrepancies to the C. This is to ensure that any replacement and/or repair can be done as quickly as possible to avoid having defective equipment in the next response. HAZMAT/ER Vehicle All equipment that is used during a spill/release response is to be inspected thoroughly immediately following the incident. In addition to checking equipment for damage and/or loss, all air bottles that may have been used should be removed and immediately sent out for refilling. There is a HAZMAT Equipment Checklist located in Appendix H that should be used to verify that the appropriate response equipment is present and ready for use. This checklist should also be used for inspecting PPE and equipment on a monthly basis. The completed checklist, in either situation, is to be turned into the EHSS Manager or designated assignee for filing. Spill Kits All spill kits will be replenished with the required materials. An inventory of the spill kits throughout the facility used during a cleanup operation will be thoroughly inspected, and the contents will be documented within a reasonable time frame. 10.2 Reporting and Coordination Agreements Reporting Sierra Chemical Co. will report certain spills to the respective agencies as specified in 40 CFR section 264.56(h)(2) and CCR 66265.52. As previously stated, Sierra Chemical is required to notify various government agencies and surrounding businesses during a significant release, fire, explosion or spill involving hazardous materials. A list of these agencies and neighboring businesses is found in Appendix G. A flowchart has been created to assist in this decision-making process for authority notification, as seen in Figure 10.2. It is important to note, that if a person's life is in danger, regardless of the quantity of the spill, immediately call 9-1-1. All significant spills or threatened releases of hazardous materials, must be immediately reported. Notification shall be made by telephone to the following agencies, without exceptions: • Local Emergency Response Agency (9-1-1 or Stockton Fire Department) • The Local Certified Unified Program Agency (COPA)- San Joaquin County Department of Environmental Health (209-468-3420) • The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, California State Warning Center (800- 852-7550 or 916-845-8911) If appropriate, the following agencies may also be notified: • The California Highway Patrol (9-1-1) • National Response Center(800-424-8802) o ONLY if the spill equals or exceeds CERCLA Federal Reportable Quantities (Figure 10.1) • The United States Coast Guard- San Francisco (415-399-3547) • Cal/OSHA- Northern California Sector (916-263-0704) Prepared By: Issue date: Replaces: Page: ACT Environmental Services, Inc. February 25, 2016 NA 29 of 44