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University of the Pacific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Stockton, California Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks Part 5: Discharge Response This section describes the response and cleanup procedures in the event of a fuel discharge. The uncontrolled discharge of fuel to groundwater, surface water, or soil is prohibited by local, 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 materials and spill kits or other material; Contact the Facility Manager or his/her alternate; Contact regulatory authorities and the response organization; and Collect and dispose of recovered products according to regulation. For the purpose of establishing appropriate response procedures, this SPCC Plan classifies discharges as either "minor" or "major," depending on the volume and characteristics of the material released. A list of Emergency Contacts is provided in Appendix G. The list is also posted at prominent locations throughout the facility. A list of discharge response material kept at the facility is included in Appendix I. 5.1 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., may involve less than 5 gallons of fuel); 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. -29- Version 1.0, 11/28/2016