CONTINGENCY PLAN OUTLINE
Contingency Plan
A copy of the Contingency
Plan or Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan amended for hazardous
waste management to describe the actions facility personnel will take in response
to fires, explosions, or any unplanned -sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous
waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, surface water, or groundwater
at the facility.
1. General Information
a.
Facility name and location,
and owner or operator name.
b.
Site plan.
c. Description of facility operations.
2. Emergency Coordinators
a. Names,
addresses, office and home telephone numbers, and duties of primary and alternate
coordinates.
b. A
statement authorizing designated coordinators to commit the necessary resources
to implement the contingency plan.
3. Implementation
Criteria for implementation
of contingency plan for any potential emergency.
4.
Emergency Response Procedures
5.
a. Notification--Methodology
for immediate notification of facility
personnel and necessary
state or local agencies.
b. Identification of Hazardous Materials --Available
date and/or procedures for identification of
hazardous materials involved
in the emergency and quantity and areal extent of release.
Include information on:
1.
Biological, physical, and
chemical properties of the waste.
2.
Exact source.
3.
Amount
4.
Areal extent of release.
C Hazard Assessment
1. Procedure for assessment of possible hazards to the environment and
human health.
2. Procedure for determining the need for evacuation
and notification of authorities. The authorities to be notified should include
the on-scene Coordinator for that area or the National Response Center.
D. Control Procedures
Specific responses and
control procedures to be taken in the event of a fire, explosion, or release of
hazardous waste to air, land, or water, including procedures for rapidly stopping
waste feed.
E. Prevention of Recurrence or Spread of Fires,
Explosions, or Releases. --During an emergency situation, a description of the
necessary steps to be taken to ensure that fires, explosions, or releases do not
occur, reoccur, or spread to other hazardous waste at the facility. Steps should
include:
1)
Shut-down of processes and continued monitoring of them.
2)
Collecting, containing,
and treating released wastes.
3)
Removing and isolating
containers.
4)
Proper use of fire control
structures (e.g., fire doors), systems (e.g., sprinkler systems), and equipment
(e.g., extinguishers).
F. Storage and Treatment of Released Material
1.
Provisions for treatment,
storage, or disposal of any hazardous waste resulting from a release, fire, or
explosion at the facility.
2.
Equipment available.
3.
Procedures for deployment
of these resources.
4.
Methods to contain, treat,
and clean up a hazardous release and decontaminate the affected area.
G. Incompatible Waste
Provisions for prevention
of incompatible waste from being treated, stored, or located in the affected areas
until cleanup procedures are completed.
H. Post-Emergency Equipment Maintenance
Procedures for ensuring
that all. emergency equipment listed in the contingency plan is cleaned and fit
for -its intended use before operations are resumed.
I. Container
Spills and Leakage --Procedures for responding to container Spills or leakage
including removal ok spilled waste and repair or replacement of containers.
J. Tank Spills and leakage
-- Procedures for responding to tank spills or leakage including removal of spilled
waste and repair of tank.
K. Waste Pile Spills and
Leakage Upon indication of failure:
1. Inspection of containment
system.
2. Evaluation and repair plan
techniques and schedule
3. of actions for repair.
4. Procedures to remove waste pile from service.
5. Conditions to be met to return waste pile to service including containment
system repair and. certification by a qualified engineer.
6. Closure of waste pile of not repaired.
L. Surface Impoundments Spills and Leakage
1. Inspection of containment
system.
2. Evaluation and repair plan
techniques and schedule of actions for
repair.
3. Procedures to remove surface impoundment from service.
4. Conditions to be met to return
surface impoundment to service including
containment system repair and certification by a qualified engineer.
5. Closure of surface impoundment if not repaired.
5. Emergency Equipment --Location, description,
and capabilities of emergency equipment. This should include:
a.
Spill control equipment.
b.
Fire control equipment.
c.
Personal protective items
such as respirators and protective clothing.
d.
First aid and medical supplies.
e.
Emergency decontamination
equipment.
f.
Emergency communication
and alarm systems.
6. Coordination Agreements
a. A description of -coordination agreements with local police and fire
departments, hospitals, contractors, and state and local emergency response teams
to familiarize them with the facility and actions needed in case of emergency.
b. A statement indicating that a copy of the contingency plan has been
submitted to these organizations.
c. If applicable, documentation of refusal to enter into a coordination
agreement.
7. Evacuation.Plan
The plan must include:
a. Criteria for evacuation.
b. A description of signal(s) to be used to begin evacuation with primary
and alternate evacuation routes.
8. Required Reports
a. Provisions for submission of reports of emergency incidents within
15 days of occurrence.
b. Notation of such -incidents in the operating record identifying the
time, date, and details of these incidents.