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01 August 2019 AdvancedGeo AGE Project No. 05-1278 Environmental Page 20 of 23 .n 5�' • If the discharge involves more than 42 gallons of oil, the Coordinator will call the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES at 1-800-852-7550). 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: 5.2.1. Major Discharge Description Major discharges are generally those where: • The discharge is large enough to spread beyond the immediate discharge area • The discharged material enters water • The discharge requires special equipment or training to clean up • The discharged material poses a hazard to human health or safety • There is a danger of fire or explosion 5.2.2. Major Discharge Cleanup and Guidelines In the event of a major discharge, the following guidelines apply: • All workers will 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 (Figure 2) and posted in the maintenance building, in the office building, and at the diesel fuel AST area. • If the Coordinator is not present at the Facility, the senior on-site person notifies the Coordinator of the discharge and has authority to initiate notification and response. Certain notifications are dependent on the circumstances and type of discharge. • The Coordinator (or senior on-site person) must call for medical assistance if workers are injured. • The Coordinator (or senior on-site person) must notify the Fire Department or Police Department. • The Coordinator(or senior on-site person) must call the spill response and cleanup contractors listed in the Emergency Contacts list in Appendix I.