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Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan The Home Depot Store #5857 3 Organization, Responsibilities, and Duties 3.1 Emergency Coordinators The Emergency Coordinator for the Site is responsible for directing response to any Site emergency, and for communicating reportable hazardous waste incidents to the appropriate officials. The Emergency Coordinator or designee will contact 3E, The Home Depot's 24-hour emergency call center, and 3E will inform appropriate agencies and clean-up contractors. Table 3-1 lists the names, addresses, and phone numbers (business and cell) of associates qualified to act as the Emergency Coordinator. The Emergency Coordinator is always on -store or on-call to manage emergency response measures in the event of a fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non -sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents. The Emergency Coordinator has the authority to commit the resources necessary to carry out the Contingency Plan, Emergency Coordinator duties include: • Conducting weekly inspections of the HHMA CSA and monthly inspections of the emergency equipment; • Responding to spills, fires, or explosions involving hazardous waste as necessary to protect life, property, and the environment; • Identifying the character, exact source, amount, and extent of any released material(s); • Assessing possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result from the release, fire, or explosion; • Providing appropriate internal and external notifications; • Providing guidance to responding firefighting crews and coordinate the activities of support agencies; • Taking reasonable measures necessary during the emergency to ensure that fire, explosion, and release does not occur, recur, or spread to other hazardous waste at the Site including where applicable, stopping processes and operations, collecting and containing released waste, and removing or isolating containers of waste; • Monitoring for leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment if the facility stops operations in response to an emergency; • Evacuating site personnel if necessary; and • Conducting follow-up actions including filing required written reports and Site cleanup. The Emergency Coordinator or designee may delegate any response steps necessary to respond to an emergency situation. Emergency Coordinators are trained according to Site policies and procedures, as well as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials regulations. 7