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University of the Pacific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Stockton, California Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks Minor discharges can usually be cleaned up by Physical Plant and/or University personnel. The following guidelines apply: Immediately notify the Physical Plant Manager or designated manager and the Assistant Director, EHS. Under the direction of the Physical Plant Manager, contain the discharge with discharge response materials and equipment. Place discharge debris in properly labeled waste containers. The Physical Plant Manager will complete the discharge notification form (Appendix H) and attach a copy to this SPCC Plan. If the discharge involves more than 5 gallons of oil, the Physical Plant Manager will call the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department (209-468-0341). 5.2 Response to a Major Discharge A "major" discharge is defined as one that cannot be safely controlled or cleaned up by facility personnel, such as when: The discharge is large enough to spread beyond the immediate discharge area; The discharged material enters storm water drain system; The discharge requires special equipment or training to clean up; The discharged material poses a hazard to human health or safety; or There is a danger of fire or explosion. In the event of a major discharge, the following guidelines apply: All workers must immediately evacuate the discharge site via the designated exit routes and move to the designated staging areas at a safe distance from the discharge. Exit routes are included on the facility diagram and posted in the maintenance building, in the office building, and on the outside wall of the outside shed that contains the spill response equipment. If the Physical Plant Manager is not present at the facility, the senior on-site person notifies the Physical Plant Manager of the discharge and has authority to initiate notification and response. Certain notifications are dependent on the circumstances and type of discharge. For example, if fuel reaches a sanitary sewer, the publicly owned treatment works (POTW) should be notified immediately. The Physical Plant Manager (or senior on-site person) must call for medical assistance if workers are injured. The Physical Plant Manager (or senior on-site person) must notify the Fire Department or Police Department. The Physical Plant Manager (or senior on-site person) must call the designated spill response and cleanup contractors listed in the Emergency Contacts list in Appendix H. -30- Version 1.0, 11/28/2016