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JOHN-N „fice of the District Attorney <br /> Pt iC� San Joaquin County Courthouse. Rm.202 <br /> it J 222 E Weber Ave.Stockton,California 95202 <br /> DISTRICT ATTORNEY P.O.Box 990,Stockton,California 95201 <br /> San Joaquin County Telephone:(209)944-3811 <br /> August 1, 1989 yr � <br /> Gordon Butler OA <br /> Indy Electronics <br /> 400 Industrial Park Drive AUG 3 1988 <br /> Manteca, CA 95336 <br /> Dear Mr. Butler: ENVIRONMENTAL HEAUP <br /> ERP41T/SERVICFO <br /> I have received and reviewed your report of the July 5, 1989, <br /> chemical spill at Indy Electronics and note the following comments: <br /> 1) At the time the spill was discovered ( 7 :20 p.m. ) and its <br /> source identified it should have been called in to 911. The <br /> purpose of the reporting requirement of Health and Safety <br /> Code S 25507 is not that a company wait hours until a deter- <br /> mination has been made as to the constituents of a spill. At <br /> 7 :20 p.m. Indy personnel did not have a reasonable belief <br /> that the release posed no significant present or potential <br /> hazards and therefore were not exempted by 19 CCR S 2703(c) . <br /> In the event of a serious release, such a delay could signifi- <br /> cantly hamper emergency response efforts . <br /> 2) According to your report, field characterization (ph only) <br /> was performed by security personnel. What training has this <br /> person received? What, if any, protective clothing/equipment <br /> was used? The decision to dilute and discharge was made <br /> without information as to acid/metal content. <br /> I have also received a copy of the 12/22/88 letter written to you <br /> by Dennis Fields of OES . The letter details possible violations <br /> of the Uniform Fire Code regarding storage of hazardous materials <br /> (the UFC has been adopted by county and by city ordinances) and <br /> Health and Safety Code requirements regarding hazardous waste. I <br /> assume you have contacted your local fire department and the <br /> County Department of Public Health Services to correct these <br /> problems or contacted OES for further information. <br /> In order for us to complete our investigation, please supply a <br /> written status report regarding these violations by August 25. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> OFFICP OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY <br /> 1 ul� f d v tiles <br /> LIF. BROWN <br /> De ty District Attorney <br /> Environmental Prosecutions Unit <br /> LFB/ew <br />