Attachment_E_-_Spill_Response_Plan.pdf

SPILL RESPONSE PLAN

If a spill occurs during the course of operations, personnel will first assess the situation for unsafe conditions; employee safety is priority. If needed, safety concerns will be addressed first, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be referenced for cleanup precautions, and the appropriate safety and emergency personnel will be notified.

After the safety of all personnel has been addressed, the discovering personnel will take the following actions:

- Immediately stop the source of the spill.

- Reference Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for personal safety and cleanup precautions

- Start containment actions using on-site equipment and spill supplies to safely respond, contain, and clean-up the spill. If needed, call for additional supplies, equipment and manpower to assist with clean-up efforts.

- Report the spill (of any size) to Forest Service dispatch by phoning (661) 723-3620 or (661) 723-7619 and Angeles National Forest HazMat Staff, Joe Gonzales by phoning (626) 574-5288, cell 626-430-8812

- Notifications of spills will comply with California State and federal laws

- All on-site personnel will assist with clean-up efforts to the fullest extent possible.

A comprehensive spill report document will be completed and submitted to the Forest

(attn: Joe Gonzales) within seven days of the spill. The report, at a minimum, will include: date, time, and location of spill. What type of material was spilled, estimated quantity spilled, contamination type (e.g. air, water, ground), action taken, cause of spill, photos of the site, name of person documenting spill.

If the spill cannot be safely handled by on-site personnel, a licensed spill response contractor will be contracted to contain, clean up and perform required sampling, disposal, and reporting of spilled materials and debris. For smaller spills, the hazardous waste will not be left overnight on Forest lands without prior approval from the Forest

Service.

The only temporary storage of hazardous wastes awaiting disposal that would occur on

ANF lands would be during the cleanup effort in the event of a spill. After the cleanup effort is finished, unless weather events, end of daylight, or other unforeseen conditions prevent its immediate removal, waste will not be left overnight on ANF lands. If waste must be left stored overnight due to such a circumstance, it will be in a lidded container, such as a 55-gallon drum or a five-gallon bucket with a secure lid.

Used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Spill cleanup materials will be placed into three millimeter plastic bags, which will be in turn deposited into 55-gallon drums with tops labeled, “Stained PPE and materials”, while being accumulated off ANF lands.

Containers will be inspected at least weekly to identify any leaks, and/or deterioration caused by erosion or other factors, and to ensure containers are not over-packed.

These waste materials will be collected in small amounts, off ANF lands, throughout the duration of this project in 55-gallon drums with tops, individually encased in plastic bags for small drips/spills that are a result of general construction activities. The 55-gallon drums will be placed in an area off the ANF, which has plastic lining and a dirt berm containing the drums. Large-scale spills will fill 55-gallon drums with tops, no plastic lining. These drums will be disposed of at an appropriate time, either when there is limited space or upon completion of construction. Each drum will be labeled “Stained

Soils”, while being accumulated off the ANF. Containers will be inspected at least weekly to identify any leaks, and/or deterioration caused by corrosion or other factors, and to ensure containers are not over-packed.

All waste materials will be transported in accordance with applicable local, State, and

Federal DOT regulations including, but not limited to, bills of lading, manifests, placards, etc. All wastes will be shipped using properly permitted vehicles operated by drivers with Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs) and Hazardous Materials endorsements. All hazardous waste will be shipped using transporters with RCRA identification numbers.