Exhibit 5d CT_CNG Spill_Response_Storage_Transportation_Disposal.pdf

Appendix K of the August 2021 Record of Decision for Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Curlew National Grassland Integrated Weed Management Analysis

Exhibit 4.

PERSONNEL SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SPILL RESPONSE PLAN FOR THE USE OF HERBICIDES IN THE

CONTROL OF INVASIVE PLANTS

A licensed applicator will supervise and instruct each applicator in the safe use of particular herbicides so as to protect themselves and the environment. Topics to be covered include first aid, hygiene, personal protective equipment, safe handling and proper application, transportation, storage, spill management, and disposal. Licensed applicators will maintain a daily application log for herbicides applications under his/her supervision.

Safety instructions will be documented with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and tailgate safety sessions. Signed forms will be kept in the project file. A copy of the Health and Safety Code Handbook FSH 6709.11 and the Pesticide Use Handbook FSH 2109-14 will be provided and reviewed with employees.

General Application

At each site the certified applicator will ensure that:

Herbicides are applied according to the label or according to Forest/Wilderness prescriptions, whichever is more restrictive.

• Crews will periodically calibrate application equipment. Calibration will be documented and provided as part of herbicide application records.

• Application records will meet all FS and State requirements and any circumstances which may influence the actual application shall be recorded. This requirement shall be met through the timely completion of treatment records following the Forest Service National Protocol for Weed Treatment Record keeping (FACTS).

• The necessary personal protective equipment is provided and used.

• All full and empty herbicide containers are accounted for and managed accordingly.

• All safety and health requirements are complied with.

• Workers are informed of any required Return Entry Intervals (REI), if any. If necessary, post restricted entry notices at the boundary of the treatment site.

A copy of the product label and safety data sheet (SDS) for each herbicide applied will be reviewed and available to each person participating in herbicide applications. Copies of the SDS and labels will be maintained within the facility where the herbicide is permanently or temporarily stored and maintained in the vehicle from which herbicides are applied.

Employees will receive basic training in Hazardous Communications, Hazardous Waste Operator (Hazwoper) General Awareness, and appropriate pesticide storage, mixing, use, decontamination, disposal, and spill management procedures (FSM 2161.42).

First Aid

• Each crew (or vehicle) will be provided a first-aid kit of sufficient size including emergency eyewash solution.

• Each employee should have a change of clothing with them every day

• Skin contact: Wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove saturated clothes and wash contaminated body areas with mild detergent and water. Bag contaminated clothing in closed plastic bags or containers and store for transport away from potential contact with personnel.

• Eye contact: Wear splash goggles or face shield during mixing operations and application. If eye contact does occur, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes using appropriate eye wash solution. Transport to a physician, provide physician with a copy of the label and SDS sheet.

• If swallowed: Irrigate mouth and throat with clean water. Induce vomiting only as directed by the label or physician.

• National Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 anywhere in the United States- all local poison control centers in the United States use this national number.

Hygiene

• Do not smoke, chew tobacco, or eat while spraying. Wash hands before engaging in these activities, and before using the restroom.

• All hygiene materials will be stored in closed containers that prevent contamination with herbicides.

• Each crew (or vehicle) will be provided with:

o A portable eye wash unit capable of delivering 15 minutes of low pressure clean eye wash water. Note: make sure eye wash water is fresh, bacteria in old water is worse than the chemical.

o A minimum 5-gallon supply of clean water for washing and eye rinse water. Eye rinse water should be in a separated container from general wash water.

o Adequate soap and towels for washing and drying.

o Separate drinking water containers for hauling and storing drinking water while in the field. Rinse water will be kept separated from the drinking water.

Personal Protective Clothing (FSH 6709.11) More stringent requirements may apply on a product-specific basis. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulations specific to herbicide use can be found on labels for herbicides and adjuvants being used and will be the primary guidelines, as allowed for by FSH 6709.11.

Personal Protective Equipment will be documented in a Job Hazard Analysis (Form FS-6700-7).

Specialized Personal Protective Equipment, such as nitrile gloves, rubber coveralls, and back protectors will be purchased by the program and made available to any employee who wishes to utilize it.

Caring for Personal Protective Clothing

• If herbicides get on clothing, change clothes as soon as possible. Don't wait until the end of the day or until the job is finished. Launder only clothing contaminated with water-soluble low-toxicity pesticides. Do not mix with other clothing while laundering.

• On a daily basis, launder clothing worn during herbicide applications. Herbicide residues in clothing can build up and become more difficult to remove.

• Protective equipment should be washed and dried separately from normal laundry. Avoid additional contact when removing safety clothing.

• Pre-rinse clothing. Pre-rinsing reduces the amount of herbicide in clothing before laundering and minimizes contamination of laundry equipment. Because herbicide formulations usually contain some detergent, it is not necessary to add detergent when pre-rinsing.

• Wash in hot water (140 degrees), use a normal wash cycle and a heavy-duty liquid detergent.

• After every load of herbicide-contaminated clothing, run the machine through a complete cycle with hot water and detergent.

• Line dry laundered garments outdoors.

• Use of disposable protective clothing eliminates the need to launder. Leather items cannot be decontaminated (e.g. boots). Heavily contaminated clothing should not be laundered. The clothing should be placed in plastic bags and disposed of as herbicide-contaminated waste.

Mixing and Loading of Herbicides

• Personnel handling, mixing or applying herbicides will wear protective clothing and/or equipment as recommended by the manufacturer and required by the label and FS Health and Safety Handbook.

• Mixing and application of herbicides will be done by or under the supervision of a licensed applicator. Crews will mix only the quantity of herbicide anticipated to be needed each day.

• The most hazardous part of applying herbicides occurs during mixing and loading. Atthese times, the operator is handling the herbicide in its most concentrated form. The following precautions will be implemented:

o Read and follow the label directions.

o Wear appropriate protective clothing as described above.

o Never eat, drink, or smoke while handling herbicides. Before eating or drinking, or using the restroom, always wash hands thoroughly.

o Do not mix indoors.

o Do not mix in the wind. If you must, never have the wind in your face.

o Select a mixing and loading location where, if a spill were to occur, herbicide could be easily contained and would not be likely to enter ground or surface water.

o Always measure accurately, do not exceed label rates.

o When pouring, keep the container well below eye level. Always use a pump for large drums.

o When adding water to the tank, always keep hose or pipe above the level of the mixture.

o Use catch basins or containment pads when pouring or mixing herbicides.

o Keep measuring jugs clean and stored properly when not in use.

o Triple rinse mixing jugs, measuring containers, catch basins and empty herbicides containers. Add rinse water to sprayer.

o Clean up drips and spills immediately. Use absorbent material to soak up spills. Place absorbed material in separate containers or plastic bags for disposal. Never hose down a spill.

o Keep first aid equipment and at least a 5-gallon supply of clean water readily available, including soap and eye wash equipment.

Transportation (FSH 2901.14 Chapter 40)

The licensed applicator is responsible for the safe transportation of herbicides. These general safety precautions should be followed to minimize incidents and to mitigate their effects when they do occur.

• Transport from the storage area only the quantity needed for the project, and return any leftover herbicides to the storage area at the end of the project.

• Do not leave vehicles that are transporting herbicides unattended unless it is in a locked or otherwise secure area.

• Transport herbicides with the labeled "warning" on the container facing outward and totally isolated from drivers, passengers, food, or clothing. If the herbicide has been transferred to an unlabeled container, warning labels must be attached to the new container. Warning labels may be obtained from the Caribou or Targhee Hazardous Materials Coordinator (Forest Safety Officer).

• Herbicide concentrate containers will be transported in secure compartments.

• When traveling by watercraft, all herbicide concentrate will be transported in watertight compartments and floatable containers that are securely fastened to the craft.

• Secure containers to prevent tipping or excess jarring during transit.

• Check to ensure that containers and spray equipment containing herbicides do not leak before and periodically during transport.

• Make periodic checks during transport to ensure that no spillage has occurred.

• Cover containers to protect them from direct sunlight while in transit to the work site and place them in the shade upon arrival. Excessive heat can cause expansion resulting in container rupture or overflow when opened.

• The specific procedure described in the project safety plans, which are to be used if an accident or spill occurs, shall accompany each shipment of herbicides.

• Do not mix, store or apply herbicides in galvanized steel or unlined steel containers or spray tanks. Highly flammable hydrogen gas could be generated.

Emergency spill plan (FSH 2109.14 Chapter 60) Prior to beginning operation, the following will be reviewed with the applicators or crews, and placed in the mixing area, storage area, and vehicle.

1. A list of key personnel or agencies, including telephone numbers for potential emergency notification.

• Local physicians familiar with diagnosis and treatment of herbicide exposure problems

• Local ambulance service

• Emergency room locations

• Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222

• State DEQ, ESA contacts per direction in NPDES permits and consultation agreements

• Notification and source of direction for disposal action on spills:

• Contact Forest and Regional Pesticide Coordinators (Regional Supplement FSH 6709.12)

2. Spill Kits: A spill kit with directions for use will be strategically placed where spills are most likely to occur and where they can be accessed without traversing a spill site. At least one spill cleanup kit will be available for each crew traveling into the field. A table should list the contents of the kit. The following list recommends contents for spill kits. A vehicle type spill kit will be available at temporary storage facilities.

3. Vehicle Kits

Vehicle Kit (Transporting up to 50 gallons of product)

• Instructions

• 1 pair rubber or neoprene boots or overshoes

• 2 pair neoprene gloves

• 1 pair unvented goggles

• 1 pair of coveralls

• 1 dust pan

• 1 shop brush

• 1 shovel either in the vehicle or in the kit

• 30 pounds of absorbent material

• 1 polyethylene or plastic tarp

• 1 pint liquid detergent

• 6 heavy duty polyethylene bags with ties (minimum 30-gallon size)

• 1 portable eyewash container

• blank labels, duct tape, and permanent markers

• ABC-type fire extinguisher

• 1 garden hose

• 1 backflow hose attachment

River Corridor/ Lake and Backcountry Kit (Transporting 5–20 gallons of product)

• Instructions

• 1 shovel

• 1 dozen heavy duty polyethylene bags with ties (minimum 30-gallon size)

• 1 pair unvented goggles

• 10 pounds of absorbent material

• 2 pair neoprene gloves

• 1 pair of coverall

• blank labels, duct tape, and permanent markers

4. For Supplemental Information Needed on Hazards and Reactions: The Forest Service is registered and has a subscription service with Chemtrek. In order to use the service, call Chemtrek at 1-800-424-9300. They are an information contact only; do not call them merely to report a spill. For example, if a truck carrying herbicides crashes and ignites, field crews may want to know if any special hazards exist from herbicide fumes—Chemtrek is the appropriate company to call.

Spill Containment and Cleanup The licensed applicator is responsible for ensuring all cleanup of application operation and spills.

After a spill occurs, specific procedures should be followed for cleanup and decontamination of the spill site. In most cases, spill size will dictate the procedure to be followed. The response may vary from a change of personal clothing for minor spills, to decontamination of a road, stream, or ditch bank.

• For any spill, the first step is check for personal injury. The immediate effort should be to assist injured personnel.

• Remove injured personnel from the site to a safe area.

• Remove contaminated clothing from the injured, and the rescuer if necessary, and washthe individuals with detergent and water or clean as specified by the manufacturer.

• Immediately administer first aid and seek medical assistance for injured personnel.

Actions following a spill involving less than 5 gallons of herbicide concentrate (always wear appropriate protective clothing):

1. Determine the extent of the spill.

2. Stop or control the source of the spill. Prevent further leakage by repositioning the herbicide container or by applying a seal to the leak with duct tape, putty or other materials from the repair/patch kit.

3. Separate leaking containers from other containers.

4. If necessary rope off the area and post warning signs to keep unprotected personnel from entering.

5. Confine the spill to prevent it from spreading. Encircle the spill with a dike of absorbent material. If necessary, divert the spill flow away from sensitive areas.

6. Do not flush the spill into a ditch, sewer, drain, or off the road.

7. For liquid spills:

a. Spread absorbent material around the perimeter of the spill and sweep/shovel toward the center.

b. Absorbent material must be disposed of in the same manner as waste pesticide. Shovel spill material into leak proof container for disposal. Label all containers properly and legibly.

8. For dry spills:

a. Immediately cover powders or dusts with polyethylene plastic or a tarpaulin to prevent the materials from becoming airborne. Spreading can also be minimized by dampening the dust with a fine mist of water; do not liquefy!

b. Clean up by rolling the tarp back little by little while sweeping. Ensure that dust remains dampened.

c. Shovel the material into a plastic bag or recovery container.

d. Seal the bags or recovery containers and identify the waste pesticide. Label all bags and containers properly and legibly.

e. Set the bags or drums aside for subsequent disposal or relabeling if the pesticide can still be used.

9. All contaminated clothing will be removed and washed and dried separately from other clothing.

10. Notify the appropriate individuals or agencies on the notification list. Follow NPDES permit requirements if it occurs within or adjacent to Waters of the Unites States. Check ESA consultation requirements for required notifications where appropriate.

11. Write a report summarizing the spill. Include the following information:

a. Date, time and cause of the spill

b. Location and path of the spill

c. What was spilled and in what quantity (amount of active ingredient)

d. Pertinent weather conditions that may affect the spill.

e. Actions taken

f. People involved

Decontamination In some cases, the small amount of herbicide remaining after the cleanup process on the road surface or storage area floor must be decontaminated. Soil, roadways, tools, and nonporous surfaces should be decontaminated in the following manner.

Soil: Heavily contaminated soil should be removed to a depth of at least 2 inches below the contaminated zone and placed in leak proof drums for disposal.

Roadways, floors, and other nonporous surfaces: Spread the appropriate decontamination material on the spill and work it into the surface using a coarse broom. Allow the decontaminant to sit for 2 hours. Pick up the decontamination material by spreading fresh absorbent material around the perimeter of the spill area, sweeping it toward the center, and shoveling it into plastic bags or drums.

Wood or other porous material: Discard or destroy porous material and equipment such as brooms.

Decontamination Solution: If any questions arise about decontamination solutions, the herbicide manufacturer should be contacted.

Mild alkalis are soda ash (sodium carbonate); baking soda (sodium bicarbonate);

household ammonia; and limestone (calcium carbonate). For safety, a preliminary test should be made on which very small amounts of the herbicide and alkali are mixed and observed to make sure the reaction is not too vigorous.

Disposal Empty herbicide containers are never completely empty. Never leave containers at the application site. Never give herbicide containers away. Do not use empty containers for unauthorized purposes. Container labels describe disposal requirements and must be followed. Where triple rinsing is required by the label, triple rinse empty containers as follows:

1. Empty the container into the spray tank. Let it drain for at least 30 seconds.

2. Fill the container one-fourth full of water. Replace the lid or cap and rotate the container. Invert the container so the rinse reaches all inside surfaces.

3. Drain the rinse water into the spray tank. Let it drain at least 30 seconds.

4. Repeat the rinse process two more times for a total of three rinses.

5. Crush and punch holes or render the container unusable.

6. Dispose of empty containers using Forest Service compound dumpsters or the EPA container recycling program if allowed by the label. Always follow label directions.

Temporary Storage Facilities For the purpose of the weed management program, long term storage is the storage of any unused herbicide longer than the field season of use in an approved storage facility. As a standard practice, purchase only the amount of herbicide projected for use during the treatment season.

The objective is to not have herbicides in long-term storage.

Herbicides that are being used will not be stored or left overnight except at temporary storage facilities approved by the official in charge of the operation or locked in the approved vehicle. Unused herbicide will be returned to the storage facility at the end of each work day. The following precautions will be taken for temporary storage:

• Identification and warning signs will be placed on buildings and trucks to advise the contents of the stored material.

• Herbicides will be protected from direct sunlight or inclement weather.

• At least 10 gallons of clean water and soap for decontamination of personnel will be available at each temporary storage site.

• An ABC-type fire extinguisher will be readily available at the storage facility.

• Herbicide containers will be stored in a secondary container or tray with 1½ times the volume of the stored herbicide container.

• Herbicides will not be stored above non-herbicide containers or equipment.

• Herbicides will be stored separately from Personnel Protective Equipment.

• A spill kit and personal protective equipment consistent with the amount of materialbeing stored.

• Do not store pesticides with flammable materials such as mixed saw gas and oil.

Temporary storage facilities are to be inspected annually and the inspection checklist filled out (FSH 2109.14, 40 41.11).