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Emergency Response/Contingency PlaniRMBP Module) • Page 7 of 10
<br /> 4. Emergency Procedures:
<br /> Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities:
<br /> a. Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency situation such as a explosion, fire, or release,the emergency coordinator(or
<br /> his/her designee when the emergency coordinator is on call)shall:
<br /> i. Identify the character,exact source,amount,and areal extent of any released hazardous materials.
<br /> ii. Assess possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result from the explosion, fire, or release. This
<br /> assessment must consider both direct and indirect effects (e.g. the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases that
<br /> are generated, the effects of any hazardous surface water run-offfrom water or chemical agents used to control fire, etc).
<br /> iii. Activate internal facility alarms or communications systems,where applicable,to notify all facility personnel.
<br /> iv. Notify appropriate local authorities(i.e. call 911).
<br /> v. Notify the State Office of Emergency Services at 1-800-852-7550.
<br /> vi. Monitor for leaks,pressure build-up,gas generation,or ruptures in valves,pipes,or other equipment shut down in response to
<br /> the incident.
<br /> vii. Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and releases do not occur, recur, or spread to other
<br /> hazardous materials at the facility.
<br /> b. Before facility operations are resumed in areas of the facility affected by the incident,the emergency coordinator shall:
<br /> i. Provide for proper storage and disposal of recovered waste, contaminated soil or surface water, or any other material that
<br /> results from a explosion,fire,or release at the facility.
<br /> ii. Ensure that no material that is incompatible with the released material is transferred, stored, or disposed of in areas of the
<br /> facility affected by the incident until cleanup procedures are completed.
<br /> iii. Ensure that all emergency equipment is cleaned,fit for its intended use,and available for use.
<br /> iv. Notify the California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Toxic Substances Control, the County of Santa
<br /> Clara's Hazardous Materials Compliance Division, and the local fire department's hazardous materials program that the
<br /> facility is in compliance with requirements b-i and b-ii,above.
<br /> Responsibilities of Other Personnel:
<br /> On a separate page, list any emergency response functions not covered in the "Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities" section,
<br /> above. Next to each function, list the job title or name of each person responsible for performing the function. Number the page(s)
<br /> appropriately.
<br /> 5. Post-Incident Reporting/Recording:
<br /> The time,date, and details of any hazardous materials incident that requires implementation of this plan shall be noted in the facility's
<br /> operating record.
<br /> Within 15 days of any hazardous materials emergency incident or threatened hazardous materials emergency incident that triggers
<br /> implementation of this plan, a written Emergency Incident Report, including, but not limited to a description of the incident and the
<br /> facility's response to the incident, must be submitted to the California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Toxic
<br /> Substances Control,the County of Santa Clara's Hazardous Materials Compliance Division, and the local fire department's hazardous
<br /> materials program. The report shall include:
<br /> a. Name,address, and telephone number of the facility's owner/operator;
<br /> b. Name,address,and telephone number of the facility;
<br /> c. Date,time,and type of incident(e.g.fire, explosion, etc);
<br /> d. Name and quantity of material(s)involved;
<br /> e. The extent of injuries,if any;
<br /> f. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment,where this is applicable;
<br /> g. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident;
<br /> h. Cause(es)of the incident;
<br /> i. Actions taken in response to the incident;
<br /> j. Administrative or engineering controls designed to prevent such incidents in the future.
<br /> 6. Earthquake Vulnerability: [19CCR§2731(e)]
<br /> Identify any areas of the facility and mechanical or other systems that require immediate inspection or isolation because of their
<br /> vulnerability to earthquake-related ground motion:
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