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Ripon Unified School District <br /> Procedure to Follow in the Event of a Discharge 40 CFR 112.7(a)(5) <br /> In the event of a discharge/spill follow these procedures: <br /> 1. Take prompt necessary measures to stop the discharge such as turning off pumps, <br /> shutting valves or isolating lines,create dams or barriers to isolate and stem oil product <br /> flows. <br /> 2. Secure all sources of ignition. <br /> 3. Immediately initiate the reporting procedures and contacts listed on page 19 and report <br /> the information as outlined in 40 CFR I I27(a)(4) on page 20. <br /> 4. Identify the source of the discharge, type of oil product discharged, an approximation <br /> of the amount of the discharge and the area covered by the discharge. <br /> 5. Evaluate the possibility of fire hazards to inform the local Fire Department accordingly. <br /> 6. Evaluate the potential risk to persons located on property surrounding the site. If a risk <br /> exists notify the local Fire Department. <br /> 7. Ripon Unified School District will contact their environmental remediation contractor <br /> George W. Lowry, Inc. if the release is not contained on site, or cannot be addressed <br /> by Ripon Unified School District and the use of first response absorbent materials on <br /> site. <br /> 8. Cleanup procedures and guidance are to be used and followed as specified in Appendix <br /> E. <br /> 9. Take prompt action to contain the discharge on the site by use of temporary dams and/or <br /> use of absorbent materials. No action will be taken that may place the employee or <br /> public in risk of danger. <br /> a. Contain the discharge or spill with the use of booms and absorbents. Use large <br /> quantities of absorbent materials, such as andradite,vermiculite or sand to soak up and <br /> contain the spill in place by direct application. <br /> b. Once the spill is contained use brooms and shovels to place the absorbent <br /> material in drums on the site <br /> c. The drums shall be properly labeled, stored and manifested until disposed at an <br /> appropriate facility. <br /> 10. Any discharge or spill will be monitored by Ripon Unified School District's <br /> management to ensure that safety is addressed and that all waste is contained, <br /> transported and disposed of in a proper manner. <br /> These procedures will be posted and available to all personnel at the facility. <br /> 21 <br />