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VESERIS <br />Contingency Plan <br />Section 6 — <br />Emergency Procedures <br />Effective Date <br />9/20/2021 <br />Supersedes <br />New <br />Page <br />6-11 <br />10. All equipment used during the emergency must be cleaned and made fit for use <br />or replaced immediately in order to be prepared for another emergency. Refer <br />to the Operating Standards Manual, Decontamination Procedures, Section <br />6.41, Exhibit 4. <br />VI. TRANSPORTATION INCIDENTS <br />If a release of a hazardous material or waste is discovered during <br />transportation, it is incumbent upon the driver of the transport vehicle to <br />attempt, to the maximum extent practicable, to stop the release and clean-up <br />any spilled substances. The following emergency procedures apply: <br />EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: <br /> <br />1. If proper safety clothing and equipment is available and there is no risk of <br />injury to the driver, the driver should attempt to stop or reduce the release <br />or to at least contain the release. <br /> <br />2. When the release is controlled, the driver shall telephone the Branch <br />Operations Manager/Supervisor as soon as possible and report the <br />incident. This shall occur before the vehicle may be moved from the site <br />of the release. The vehicle may be moved if it is necessary to drive <br />somewhere to find a phone. <br /> <br />3. The Branch Operations Manager/Supervisor assesses the need to: <br />Obtain outside assistance from local Hazmat teams. <br />Respond with our own personnel and equipment. <br />Notify the National Response Center and complete a DOT F5800.1. <br /> <br />4. If it is suspected that a reportable quantity (RQ) amount has been <br />released, the Branch Operations Manager/Supervisor shall contact the <br />Regional Regulatory Manager immediately. The Regional Regulatory <br />Manager will report the spill to appropriate Federal and State authorities. <br />In the event the Regional Regulatory Manager is not available, the <br />Branch Operations Manager/Supervisor shall contact the Regional <br />Operations Manager or Corporate Operations in Austin for assistance.