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ATTACHMENT C 5. Reporting a. Obligation to Report: Depending upon the volume involved, the dealership may be required to report a release or threatened release of a hazardous material. No report is required for small, non-harmful releases such as a quart of drain oil on the shop floor. b. Reporting Authority: Employees who detect a release or threatened release of a hazardous material (other than an incidental spill) should immediately notify their supervisor, who shall then be responsible for assessing and beginning a response to the hazard posed. If the release/threatened release involves a significant volume of hazardous material, the supervisor should promptly notify one of the following who shall have reporting authority: ■ Service Manager ■ Parts Manager ■ Dealer Principal If none of these parties can be notified,the supervisor has the authority to make the report. e. Reporting Procedure: If uncertain as to whether a report is required, the responsible individual should first query one of the below listed agencies. If it is determined that a report is required, it should be made to the following: ■ EPA National Response Center-(800)424-8802 ■ Emergency Fire/Police-911 ■ California Emergency Services Warning Center-(800) 852-7550 • San Joaquin County Department of Enviornmental Health -(209)468-3420 The report should be made as soon as possible as long as it does not impede immediate control of the release or interfere with emergency medical measures and should include the following about the release or threatened release: ■ The source and cause of the release ■ The exact location and phone number of the facility ■ The name of the person that made the report ■ The type and quantity of hazardous material(s) involved ■ The potential hazard(s) presented(if known) ■ Any damage or injuries caused by the release ■ Actions taken to control or mitigate the release • Names of other individuals or organizations that have been contacted The report should follow the format of the Reporting Guide Procedure that contains the pertinent information noted above. Appropriate emergency response agencies and dealership managers should also be notified. d. Written Record: A written record of all verbal notifications should be prepared by the reporting individual and provided to the dealer principal. This report may be handwritten and should include the following: ■ Date and time of call ■ Person making call ■ Agencies notified ■ Individuals contacted • Summary of conversation(s) Tracy Chevrolet SPCC Plan 08-14