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Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Stockton,CA Spill Prevention,Control,and Countermeasure Plan V. Discharge Response This section describes the response and cleanup procedures in the event of an oil discharge. State and federal laws prohibit the uncontrolled discharge of oil to groundwater, surface water, or soil. Valley Pacific Petroleum Services personnel must take immediate action to control, contain, and recover discharged product. In general, follow these steps: • Eliminate potential spark sources; • If possible and safe to do so, shut down source of the discharge to stop the flow; • Contain the discharge with sorbents, berm, fences, trenches, sandbags, or other material; • Contact the Facility Manager or his/her alternate; • Contact regulatory authorities and the response organization; and • Collect and dispose of removed products according to regulations. For the purpose of establishing appropriate procedures, this SPCC Plan classifies discharges as either"minor"or"major," depending on the volume and characteristics of the material released. Appendix L provides a list of Emergency Contacts. The facility manager will post the list at prominent locations throughout the facility. Appendix H includes a list of discharge response material kept at the facility. A. Response to a Minor Discharge A "minor" discharge is defined as one that poses no significant harm (or threat) to human health and safety or to the environment. Minor discharges are generally those where: • The quantity of product discharged is small (e.g., involving less than 40 gallons of oil); • Discharge material is easily stopped and controlled at the time of the discharge; • Discharge is localized near the source; • Discharged material is not likely to reach water; • There is little risk to human health or safety; and • There is little risk of fire or explosion. Minor discharges can usually be cleaned up by personnel. The following guidelines apply: • Immediately notify the Facility Manager. • Under the direction of the Facility Manager, contain the discharge with discharge response materials and equipment, place discharge debris in properly labeled waste containers. • The Facility Manager will complete the discharge notification form (Appendix F) and attach a copy to this SPCC Plan. • If the discharge involves more than 40 gallons of oil, the Operations Manager will call the California State Department of Emergency Services (800-852-7550) 012