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Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Tesla Treatment Facility SPILL RESPONSE PLAN This section describes the response and cleanup procedures in the event of an oil discharge. The uncontrolled discharge of oil to groundwater,surface water,or soil is prohibited by state and federal laws. Immediate action must be taken to control, contain, and recover discharged product. In general,the following steps are taken: • Eliminate potential spark sources; • If possible and safe to do so, identify and shut down source of the discharge to stop the flow; • Contain the discharge with sorbents,berms, fences,trenches, sandbags,or other material; • Contact the Chief Stationary Engineer or alternate; • Contact regulatory authorities and the response organization; and • Collect and dispose of recovered products according to regulation. To establish appropriate response procedures, this plan classifies discharges as either "minor" or "major,"depending on the volume and characteristics of the oil released. A list of Emergency Contacts is provided in Table 2-3 of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan). Additional contact information can be found in the Hazardous Materials Business Plan. The list is also posted at prominent locations throughout the facility. An inventory of spill response materials kept at the facility is included in the SPCC Plan. 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 oil discharged is small (e.g., may involve less than 10 gallons); • Discharged 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.