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H. Spill Control Equipment Spill control equipment is stored at three primary locations shown on Figure 2. 1. Emergency Procedures and Contacts o WhattoDo In the event of a release, company management should be notified immediately following efforts to stop and contain the spill. Remember to use good judgment if a life-threatening emergency occurs, call 911first: Stop the Source- Every effort should be made within the limits of safety to stop the source of any discharge Contain the Spill- Once the source has been stopped(or it is determined to be unsafe to stop the source), containment efforts should begin. Drain covers/mats should be placed on top of any inlets to prevent offsite migration. Absorbent should be used as needed. Establish a Spill Perimeter Safety Zolte- Safety cones and/or barricades should be used to cordon.off the spill area. Free Product Removal- Once the spill is contained, every effort should be made to recover any free product. If necessary,call an emergency spill contractor. o What to Report All releases of petroleum to the environment(air,water or soil) in excess of 1 gallon must be reported to SPCC Coordinator according to established procedures. Any releases in excess of'Reportable Quantities"of hazardous substances, as defined in 40 CFR 302 or extremely hazardous substances, as defined in 40 CFR 355, must be reported to the local,state and federal agencies listed in this section. Releases of visible quantities of hazardous substances (which are defined as the "Reportable Quantity" of the hazardous substance) which reach or may reach surface waters are reportable to the National Response Center, and the State/Regional Water Quality Control Board. A release to soil that does not threaten surface water does not need to be reported to the EPA/National Response Center. However, if the release of a petroleum product to soil is greater than 42 gallons,it must be reported to the California Emergency Services. - �-t