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CONSOLIDATED CONTINGENCY PLAN Union Pacific Railroad – Intermodal Facility 9 Hazardous Material Business Plan Requirements guidelines addressed in the HMERP. This includes protecting oneself and others, initiating the notification process, and assisting with emergency response as practical based on training and scope of duties. Procedures for Coordination with Local Emergency Organizations Site does not have any contractual arrangements with local emergency organizations. Facility personnel are trained to recognize conditions that have a potential to cause an abnormal condition and could escalate to an emergency. In the event of an emergency, facility personnel will contact emergency response as detailed in the HMERP. Communication and Alarm Systems Telephones and verbal warnings are to be utilized for evacuation purposes. UPRR employees are trained to alert all employees in the affected area through sounding the designated warning signal for a general emergency and implement GCOR Rule 2.10 and broadcast the following: This is a hazardous materials emergency broadcast. There is a hazardous materials emergency at [indicate location]. Do not enter this area. Anyone in this immediate area should move away from the incident. Go upwind to safety. Contact your supervisor. Use of Emergency Response Equipment and Supplies Employees May Use Emergency Response Equipment will be evaluated by the RMCC at the time of the emergency based upon the hazards posed. At a minimum, employees responding to an emergency will have Level D PPE (includes chemical protective gloves, safety glasses, coveralls, face shield, and/or chemical-resistant, steel-toe boots). Procedures for Using, Inspection of, Repairing, and Replacing Emergency and Monitoring Equipment Where applicable, PPE is repaired or replaced as needed to ensure the PPE’s effectiveness. Evacuation/Re-entry Procedures and Assembly Point Locations In the event of an emergency the Site Manager, Regional Hazardous Materials Manager or their designee is responsible for evacuation procedures. Evacuation map is prominently displayed throughout the facility. The emergency assembly area is south of the Administrative Building. Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements (Procedures for Storage/Generation of Hazardous Waste) Proper Packaging and Labeling of All Waste Wastes resulting from an incidental spill response will be containerized in impervious bags, drums, or buckets. The Environmental Manager or Hazardous Materials Manager will characterize the waste for proper disposal and ensure that it is removed from the facility by a licensed waste hauler. Wastes resulting from a non-incidental spill or discharge will be removed and disposed of by a cleanup contractor under the supervisor of the UPRR Environmental Management Group. On-Site Management and Storage Requirements Containers are closed except when adding or removing wastes. All wastes are labeled according to their designation (used oil, hazardous, non-hazardous); and be compatible with the contents stored within. UPRR evaluates employees trained to conduct weekly inspection when needed. Proper Use of Safety Equipment and Hazardous Waste Management Supplies PPE and Safety Equipment (as identified in the “Emergency Equipment” section) are maintained by the Site Manager and replaced as needed. Individuals are trained in the use of PPE according to job responsibility. If the employee is not knowledgeable in regards to the management of wastes, the employee will not respond to management of the hazardous materials (other than to notify the RMCC or their Supervisor as indicated previously). Employees knowledgeable and trained in responding to incidental spills utilize the spill kits and available safety equipment as necessary to containerize,