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�00 Attachment Emergency Response/Contingency Plan (cont.) 6. Earthquake Vulnerability: 119 CCR§2731(e)1 In the event of an earthquake, personnel will inspect all batteries to ensure the shells' integrity have been maintained. If the integrity of the batteries has been jeopardized, personnel will initiate spill response procedures as described in Section 7. 7. Hazard Mitigation/Prevention/Abatement 119 CCR§2731(e)l The facility is equipped with spill response procedures and equipment. In the event of a leak or spill, the spill may be contained by surrounding the spilled acid with an approved absorbent. The substance will then be neutralized into a harmless material. Under emergency response conditions, a contract has been established with Hazmat Response (877-347-4457) which can deliver teams of skilled and experienced field personnel and other technical experts to handle the mitigation and remediation of a significant release, spill, leak, etc. Sprint has developed a Spill Prevention program that provides guidelines for personnel on the prevention of accidental releases of hazardous substances into the environment and also provides spill response procedures. The site has designated areas marked with signs and labels for storage of hazardous materials. Personnel are kept are aware of safety issues regarding all hazardous materials through safety training meetings. Regularly scheduled inspections of batteries and fire extinguishers are routine responsibilities of the associated Field Technician. Sprint has developed a Spill Prevention Program which provides guidelines for Sprint personnel on the prevention of accidental releases of hazardous substances into the environment. All employees who come in contact with battery systems and/or diesel fuel in their daily work responsibilities are trained on the spill prevention program and spill response procedures. Abatement procedures for spill material: LESS THAN 5 GALLONS 1) Place a spill mat on any storm/sanitary sewer drain in close proximity to the release material. 2) Apply absorbent around and across the spilled material. 3) Use broom and dust pan or shovel to remove material and absorbent. 4) Place released material and absorbent into an approved container. 5) Contact the designated emergency response individual. GREATER THAN 5 GALLONS 1) Place a spill mat on any storm/sanitary sewer drain in close proximity to the release material. 2) Apply absorbent around the released material. 3) Contact the emergency response individual. UN-020UPCF-2/11 w .unidomorg Rev.07/24/06