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4.0 Response Teams Version :27.10.4 14.2 QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL The Qualified Individual (QI) is responsible for the full implementation of the Facility Response Plan and is trained for these responsibilities. The Designated Alternate provides relief to the QI as needed to ensure that at least one QI is available to respond on a 24 hour basis. The QI/AQI is responsible for implementing response plans, directing response operations, and resolving internal conflicts that arise during response operations either directly or through the use of qualified designees. It is the responsibility of the Qualified Individual (QI) or his/her designee to coordinate with the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) and State On-Scene Coordinator (SOSC) throughout the response. Vital duties of the Qualified Individual (QI) include: • Initiate internal notifications and hazard communication systems to notify all Facility personnel. • Notify all response personnel, as needed. . Identify the character, exact source, amount, and extent of the release, as well as the other items needed for notification. • Notify and provide necessary information to the appropriate Federal, State, and local authorities with designated response roles, including the National Response Center (NRC), State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), and local agencies. . Assess the interaction of the spilled substance with water and/or other substances stored at the Facility and notify response personnel at the scene of that assessment. . Assess the possible hazards to human health and the environment due to the release. This assessment must consider both the direct and indirect effects of the release (i.e., the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases that may be generated or the effects of any hazardous surface water runoffs from water or chemical agents used to control fire and heat-induced explosion). . Assess and implement prompt removal actions to contain and remove the substance released. . Coordinate rescue and response actions as previously arranged with all response personnel. . Activate and engage in contracting with oil spill removal organizations. • Use authority to immediately access Company funding to initiate cleanup activities. . Direct cleanup activities until properly relieved of this responsibility. . Arrangements will be made to ensure that the QI or the AQI is available on a 24-hour basis and is able to arrive at the Facility in a reasonable time. . The AQI shall replace the QI in the event of his/her absence and have the same responsibilities and authority. Shell Supply and Distribution 4-3 Stockton Terminal FRP ©2019 Witt O' Brien's Revision Date:October, 2019