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§66265.52 BAE&YS CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULANTS Title 22
<br /> waste constituents which could threaten human health or the environ- tential for fires,explosions,or releases of hazardous waste or hazardous
<br /> ment. waste constituents,or changes the response necessary in an emergency;
<br /> NOTE:Authority cited:Sections 208,25150 and 25159,Health and Safety Code. (d)the list of emergency coordinators changes;or
<br /> Reference:Sections 25159 and 25159.5,Health and Safety Code;40 CFR Section (e)the list of emergency equipment changes.
<br /> 265.51. NOTE:Authority cited:Sections 208,25150 and 25159,Health and Safety Code.
<br /> HISTORY Reference:Sections 25159 and 25159.5,Health and Safety Code;40 CFR Section
<br /> 1.New section filed 5-24-91;operative 7-1-91(Register 91,No.22). 265.54.
<br /> HISTORY
<br /> §66265.52. Content of Contingency Plan. 1.New section filed 5-24-91;operative 7-1-91(Register 91,No.22).
<br /> (a)The contingency plan shall describe the actions facility personnel
<br /> shall take to comply with sections 66265.51 and 66265.56 in response to §66265.55. Emergency Coordinator.
<br /> fires,explosions,or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of haz- At all times,there shall be at least one employee either on the facility
<br /> ardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air,soil,or surface water Premises or on call(i.e.,available to respond to an emergency by reach-
<br /> at the facility. ing the facility within a short period of time)with the responsibility for
<br /> (b)If the owner or operator has already prepared a Spill Prevention, coordinating all emergency response measures.This emergency coordi-
<br /> Control,and Countermeasures(SPCC)Plan in accordance with 40 CFR nator shall be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the facility's contin-
<br /> Part 112,or 40 CFR Part 1510,or some other emergency or contingency gency plan,all operations and activities at the facility,the location and
<br /> plan,the owner or operator need only amend that plan to incorporate haz- characteristics of waste handled,the location of all records within the fa-
<br /> ardous waste management provisions that are sufficient to comply with cility,and the facility layout.In addition,this person shall have the au-
<br /> the requirements of this chapter. thority to commit the resources needed to cavy out the contingency plan.
<br /> (c)The plan shall describe arrangements agreed to by local police de- NOTE:Authority cited:Sections 208,25150 and 25159,Health and Safety Code.
<br /> artments,fire departments,hospitals,contractors,and State and local Reference:Sections 25159 and 25159.5,Health and Safety Code;40 CFR Section
<br /> P P P 265.55.
<br /> emergency response teams to coordinate emergency services,pursuant HISTORY
<br /> to section 66265.37. 1.New section filed 5-24-91;operative 7-1-91(Register 91,No.22).
<br /> (d)The plan shall list names,addresses, and phone numbers(office
<br /> and home)of all persons qualified to act as emergency coordinator(see §66265.56. Emergency Procedures.
<br /> section 66265.55),and this list shall be kept up to date.Where more than (a)Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency situation,the
<br /> one person is listed,one shall be named as primary emergency coordina- emergency coordinator(or the emergency coordinator's designee when
<br /> for and others shall be listed in the order in which they will assume re- the emergency coordinator is on call)shall immediately:
<br /> sponsibility as alternates. (1)activate internal facility alarms or communication systems,where
<br /> (e)The plan shall include a list of all emergency equipment at the facil- applicable,to notify all facility personnel;and
<br /> ity(such as fire extinguishing systems,spill control equipment,commu- (2)notify appropriate State or local agencies with designated response
<br /> nications and alarm systems(internal and external),and decontamination roles if their help is needed.
<br /> equipment),where this equipment is required.This list shall be kept up (b)Whenever there is a release,fire,or explosion,the emergency coor-
<br /> to date.In addition,the plan shall include the location and a physical de- dinator shall immediately identify the character,exact source,amount,
<br /> scription of each item on the list,and a brief outline of its capabilities. and areal extent of any released materials.The emergency coordinator
<br /> (f)The plan shall include an evacuation plan for facility personnel may do this by observation or review of facility records or manifests and,
<br /> where there is apossibility that evacuation could be necessary.This plan if necessary,by chemical analysis.
<br /> shall describe signal(s)to be used to begin evacuation,evacuation routes, (c)Concurrently,the emergency coordinator shall assess possible haz-
<br /> and alternate evacuation routes(in cases where the primary routes could ards to human health or the environment that may result from the release,
<br /> be blocked by releases of hazardous waste or fires). fire,or explosion.This assessment shall consider both direct and indirect
<br /> (g)The plan shall include the current telephone number of the State effects of the release,fire,or explosion(e.g.,the effects of any toxic,irri-
<br /> Office of Emergency Services. tating,or asphyxiating gases that are generated,or the effects of any haz-
<br /> NOTE:Authority cited:Sections 208,25150 and 25159,Health and Safety Code. ardous surface water run-offs from water or chemical agents used to con-
<br /> Reference:Sections 25159 and 25159.5,Health and Safety Code;40 CFR Section trol fire and heat-induced explosions).
<br /> 265.52. (d)If the emergency coordinator determines that the facility has had
<br /> HISTORY a release,fire,or explosion which could threaten human health,or the en-
<br /> i.New section filed 5-24-91;operative 7-1-91(Register 91,No.22). vironment,outside the facility,the emergency coordinator shall report
<br /> the findings as follows.
<br /> §66265.53.o. Copies en Contingency Plan. (1)If the emergency coordinator's assessment indicates that evacua-
<br /> ( copy to the contingency plan and all revisions to the plan shall be: tion of local areas may be advisable,the emergency coordinator shall im-
<br /> (a)maintained at the facility;and mediately notify appropriate local authorities.The emergency coordina-
<br /> (b)submitted to all local police departments,fire departments,hospi- for shall be available to help appropriate officials decide whether local
<br /> talc,and State and local emergency response teams that may be called areas should be evacuated;and
<br /> upon to provide emergency services. (2)The emergency coordinator shall,in every situation,immediately
<br /> NOTE:Authority cited:Sections 208,25150 and 25159,Health and Safety Code.
<br /> Reference:Sections 25159 and 25159.5,Health and Safety Code;40 CFR Section notify the State Office of Emergency Services.The report shall include:
<br /> 265.53. (A)name and telephone number of reporter;
<br /> HISTORY (B)name and address of facility;
<br /> 1.New section filed 5-24-91;operative 7-1-91(Register 91,No.22). (C)time and type of incident(e.g.,release,fire);
<br /> (D)name and quantity of material(s)involved,to the extent known;
<br /> §66265.54. Amendment of Contingency Plan. (E)the extent of injuries,if any;and
<br /> The contingency plan shall be reviewed,and immediately amended, (F)the possible hazards to human health,or the environment,outside
<br /> if necessary,whenever: the facility.
<br /> (a)applicable regulations are revised; (e)During an emergency,the emergency coordinator shall take all rea ;
<br /> (b)the plan fails in an emergency; sonable measures necessary to ensure that fires,explosions,and releases
<br /> (c)the facility changes in its design,construction,operation,mainte- do not occur,recur,or spread to other hazardous waste at the facility.
<br /> nance,or other circumstances in a way that materially increases the po- These measures shall include,where applicable,stopping processes and
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