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FINAL

HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY PLAN

AND QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY PANAMA CITY

PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA

MSE Project No. 1394-098

Contract No. N69450-13-D-0017

Delivery Order N6945017F0133

Prepared for:

Department of the Navy

Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast

Building 903, NAS Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida 32212-0030

Prepared by:

Final Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan

Naval Support Activity Panama City Panama City, Florida

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Table of Contents

1.0 General Information and Requirements ...................................................................................1-1

1.1 Purpose, Applicability, and Scope ............................................................................................1-2

1.2 Required Reports – 40 CFR 262.265(h)(2)(i) ...........................................................................1-2

1.3 Requirement for Updates or Amendments – 40 CFR 262.263 .................................................1-3

1.4 Documentation – 40 CFR 262.262 ...........................................................................................1-3

1.5 Availability of the Plan ...............................................................................................................1-4

1.6 Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................1-4

2.0 Emergency Coordinators – 40 CFR 262.261(d) .......................................................................2-1

3.0 Emergency Preparedness .........................................................................................................3-1

3.1 HW Accumulation Areas ...........................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Emergency Response Equipment – 40 CFR 262.252 ..............................................................3-1

3.3 Equipment Maintenance and Testing – 40 CFR 262.253 .........................................................3-3

3.4 Evacuation Plan – 40 CFR 262.261(f) ......................................................................................3-3

3.5 Arrangements with Local Authorities – 40 CFR 262.256 ..........................................................3-4

4.0 Emergency Response Procedures ...........................................................................................4-1

4.1 Implementation Criteria .............................................................................................................4-1

4.1.1 Fire and/or Explosion .........................................................................................................4-1

4.1.2 Spills or Material Release ..................................................................................................4-2

4.1.3 Flood or Hurricane .............................................................................................................4-2

4.2 Notification ................................................................................................................................4-2

4.3 Assessment and Identification of Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 262.265(b)&(c)) ........................4-4

4.4 Emergency Response Scenarios .............................................................................................4-6

4.4.1 Fire or Explosion ................................................................................................................4-6

4.4.2 Spill or Leak .......................................................................................................................4-7

4.4.3 Flood or Hurricane .............................................................................................................4-8

4.5 Decontamination, Storage, and Treatment of Released Material .............................................4-9

4.6 Decontamination of Equipment .................................................................................................4-9

4.7 Post-Emergency Equipment Maintenance ...............................................................................4-9

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List of Tables

Table 1 - Regulatory Cross-Reference Guide ........................................................................................1-1 Table 2 - Materials and Equipment for Safe Emergency Response ......................................................3-2 Table 3 - Emergency Organizations Contact Information ......................................................................4-3

List of Figures

Figure 1 – Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan Implementation Overview ..........................................4-5

List of Appendices

Appendix A – Quick Reference Guide Appendix B – List of Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas Appendix C – Site-Specific Evacuation Plans Appendix D – Mutual Aid Agreements Appendix E – Florida Public Notice of Pollution

List of Enclosures

Enclosure A-1 – Facility Map Enclosure A-2 – Street Map of Local Area

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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations BTEX Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene CDO Command Duty Officer CFR Code of Federal Regulations EC Emergency Coordinator ECC Emergency Communications Center EEBD Emergency Escape Breathing Device EOC Emergency Operations Center EPA Environmental Protection Agency ER Emergency Response F&ES Fire and Emergency Services FDEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection FD Fire Department FR First Responder FRP Facility Response Plan gpm Gallons per minute HW Hazardous Waste HWCP Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan HWM Hazardous Waste Manager HWSF Hazardous Waste Storage Facility IC Incident Commander IEPD Installation Environmental Program Director LEPC Local Emergency Planning Committee LQG Large Quantity Generator MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone NiCd Nickel Cadmium NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride NHC National Hurricane Center NOSC Navy On-Scene Coordinator NRC National Response Center NSA PC Naval Support Activity Panama City NSWC Naval Surface Warfare Center PPE Personal Protective Equipment PSC OPS Physical Security Center Operations PWD Public Works Department QRG Quick Reference Guide ROC Regional Operations Center RQ Reportable Quantity SAA Satellite Accumulation Area SERC State Emergency Response Commission SQG Small Quantity Generator USCG United States Coast Guard

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1.0 General Information and Requirements

Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC) is classified as a small quantity generator (SQG). A contingency plan isn’t required by federal and state regulation for SQG. However, in the event NSA PC has an episodic event requiring it to operate as a large quantity generator (LQG) of hazardous waste (HW), NSA PC has voluntarily prepared this contingency plan to minimize hazards to human health and the environment in accordance with Florida guidance. The “Quick Reference Guide” (QRG) has been developed as a companion document and is attached as Appendix A. The QRG addresses eight specific elements required in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 262.262(b)(1)-(8). This Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan (HWCP) conforms to LQG requirements in 40 CFR 262.250-265, as referenced in Table 1 below.

Table 1 - Regulatory Cross-Reference Guide

Regulation HW Contingency Plan Section Page

40 CFR 262.250 – Applicability 1.1 – Purpose, Applicability, and Scope 1-2

40 CFR 262.251 – Maintenance and Operation of Facility 3.1 – HW Accumulation Areas 3-1

40 CFR 262.252 – Required Equipment 3.2 – Emergency Response Equipment 3-1

40 CFR 262.253 – Testing and Maintenance of Equipment 3.3 – Equipment Maintenance and Testing 3-3

40 CFR 262.254 – Access to Communications or Alarm System 3.2 – Emergency Response Equipment 3-1

40 CFR 262.255 – Required Aisle Space 3.1 – HW Accumulation Areas 3-1

40 CFR 262.256 – Arrangements with Local Authorities 3.5 – Arrangements with Local Authorities 3-4

40 CFR 262.260 – Purpose and Implementation of Contingency Plan

1.1 – Purpose, Applicability, and Scope 1-2

40 CFR 262.261 – Content of Contingency Plan Entire Document Not Applicable

40 CFR 262.261(a) – Facility Response Action 4.0 – Emergency Response Procedures 4-1

40 CFR 262.261(b) – Integration of HW into a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan or Equivalent

Not applicable. This is a standalone Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan. Not Applicable

40 CFR 262.261(c) – Arrangements with Local Authorities 3.5 – Arrangements with Local Authorities 3-4

40 CFR 262.261(d) – Emergency Coordinator Contact Information

2.0 – Emergency Coordinators 2-1

40 CFR 262.261(e) – Emergency Equipment 3.2 – Emergency Response Equipment 3-1

40 CFR 262.261(f) – Evacuation Plans 3.4 – Evacuation Plan and Appendix C 3-3 and Appendix C

40 CFR 262.262(a) – Distribution of the HWCP 1.4 – Documentation 1-3

40 CFR 262.262(b) – Quick Reference Guide Appendix A – Quick Reference Guide Appendix A

40 CFR 262.262(c) – Quick Reference Guide Update 1.3 – Requirement for Updates or Amendments 1-3

40 CFR 262.263 – Amendment of Contingency Plan 1.3 – Requirement for Updates or Amendments 1-3

40 CFR 262.264 – Emergency Coordinator 2.0 – Emergency Coordinators 2-1

40 CFR 262.265 – Emergency Procedures 4.0 – Emergency Response Procedures 4-1

40 CFR 262.265(h)(2)(i) – Required Reports 1.2 – Required Reports 1-2

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1.1 Purpose, Applicability, and Scope

This HWCP documents the planning and actions undertaken by NSA PC to prepare for potential emergencies involving HW and describes the actions that NSA PC personnel must carry out immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion, or release of HW or HW constituents that could threaten human health or the environment (40 CFR 262.260). The requirements of this HWCP apply to areas of NSA PC where HW is generated, accumulated, or stored (40 CFR 262.250). If the spill is beyond the scope of this HWCP as determined by the Senior Fire Official on duty, NSA PC Facility Response Plan (FRP) will be activated.

This plan also describes emergency response (ER) equipment and testing and maintenance requirements; accessibility to waste areas; and coordination, arrangements, and agreements with outside ER organizations. Lists of emergency contacts and response equipment, and evacuation plans for waste accumulation and storage areas where evacuation could be necessary, are provided in this plan (40 CFR 262.261).

1.2 Required Reports – 40 CFR 262.265(h)(2)(i)

In addition to 24-hour verbal notification to be initiated by the Emergency Coordinator (EC), written follow-up reports will be prepared. All emergencies that require implementation of the HWCP will be reported to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in writing within 15 calendar days. Details of the report include the following:

Name, address, identification number, email address, and telephone number of the facility and its owner or operator

Date, time, and type of incident Description and cause of noncompliance Period of noncompliance and the expected time of correction Steps taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the noncompliance Expected time of correction and the steps being taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the noncompliance, if not corrected Type and quantity of material involved Extent of injuries Assessment of actual or potential hazards Assessment of the impact on human health and the environment Quantity and disposition of material released

Any hazardous substance identified in 40 CFR 302 that is released to the environment in excess of the reportable quantity (RQ) must be reported to the National Response Center (NRC) at 800.424.8802 as well as the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). Refer to Table 3 in Section 4.2 for additional contact information for ER organizations.

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1.3 Requirement for Updates or Amendments – 40 CFR 262.263

This HWCP must be reviewed and immediately amended, if necessary, whenever the plan fails in an emergency, or whenever changes in the design, construction, operation, maintenance, or other circumstances change the response necessary in an emergency or materially increase the potential for fires, explosions, or releases of HW or HW constituents. This HWCP must also be reviewed and immediately amended, if necessary, whenever:

Changes take place in the necessary ER.

Changes are made to applicable regulations.

Changes are made in ECs or contact information.

Changes are made in type, quantity, or location of emergency equipment.

The plan fails in an emergency.

After an emergency, the Hazardous Waste Manager (HWM) will review the HWCP for effectiveness and make amendments as appropriate. In addition, the QRG must be updated, if necessary, whenever the HWCP is amended (40 CFR 262.262(c)). Amended copies of the HWCP and QRG will be provided to the agencies listed in Section 1.4.

1.4 Documentation – 40 CFR 262.262

A copy of the HWCP (including the QRG) and all revisions must be maintained onsite at the 180-day Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF) Office (Building 489). The plan is also maintained at the NSA PC Public Works Department (PWD) Environmental Division (Building 126). Copies have been provided to the following organizations:

Police:

NSA PC Security Department Panama City Police Department Bay County Sheriff’s Office

Fire:

NSA PC Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Bay County Fire Services City of Panama City Fire Department (FD) Panama City Beach Fire Rescue Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport FD

Medical treatment facilities:

Naval Branch Health Clinic Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Other interested parties:

NSA PC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) West Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Bay County Emergency Management Division

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1.5 Availability of the Plan

The plan is available for review at the NSA PC City PWD Environmental Division (Building 126). Copies will be made available upon request via CD or hardcopy from the NSA PC PWD Environmental Division.

1.6 Roles and Responsibilities

NSA PC F&ES: NSA PC F&ES is the first responder (FR) and Incident Commander (IC) for HW emergencies at NSA PC. NSA PC F&ES has primary responsibility for ER and is required to notify and coordinate with the EC in the event of HW-related emergencies.

ECs (and their alternates): The ECs are responsible for coordinating all ER measures and implementing the necessary emergency procedures. At least one EC must be available on the generator’s premises or on call at all times (40 CFR 262.264). The EC must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of this HWCP, all operations and activities at the facility, location and characteristics of HW handled, location of all records, and the facility layout. Contact information for the ECs is provided in Section 2.0.

Trained HW employees: Trained HW employees may be able to take basic response actions to avert an imminent emergency or mitigate a situation that is within their level of training and ability. In the event of an emergency involving HW beyond their level of training and ability, HW employees are required to notify the Command Duty Officer (CDO) at 850.625.1355 or by dialing 911 from a base phone. Trained HW employees may also be involved in higher level response activities directed by others. The command operating the satellite accumulation area (SAA) and/or the 180-day HWSF are responsible for providing information and support to NSA PC F&ES, including waste types and quantities of waste impacted by the emergency and type and quantity of the waste currently stored inside the 180-day HWSF, based on the current hazardous/non-hazardous waste turn-in forms.

All employees: All employees at NSA PC have a responsibility to immediately report emergencies to the appropriate authorities. In the event of an emergency involving HW, the appropriate authority is NSA PC F&ES, accessible by dialing the CDO at 850.625.1355 or by dialing 911 from a base phone. Upon notification, the CDO will notify NSA PC F&ES.

Support organizations: The Navy On-Scene Coordinator (NOSC) can be accessed by contacting the Regional Operations Center (ROC), a 24-hour point of contact, to request assistance from the regional NOSC. The NOSC has access to spill response contractors and technical expertise to respond in the event of a release that exceeds the onsite response capability or requires follow-on cleanup. Non-Navy support resources include Bay County Fire Services, City of Panama City FD, Panama City Beach Fire Rescue, and the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport FD. Support organizations also include the Bay County Sheriff’s Office.

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2.0 Emergency Coordinators – 40 CFR 262.261(d)

NSA PC F&ES, as the FR, is the IC with overall responsibility for HW ER. As IC, NSA PC F&ES performs the functions set forth in 40 CFR 262.265(e), including taking reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and releases do not occur, recur, or spread to other HW at the SAA or the 180-day HWSF. NSA PC F&ES will stop processes and operations and contain and arrest the emergency. In conjunction with the EC, NSA PC F&ES has the authority to commit the resources needed to carry out the

HWCP.

For ER outside of NSA PC F&ES capabilities, NSA PC F&ES shall contact the CDO at 850.625.1355, who contacts the ROC at 904.542.3118. The ROC contacts the NOSC at 904.542.6306 to request ER support, and the NOSC will commit the necessary resources to implement this HWCP.

After the emergency has been arrested, NSA PC F&ES will transfer ER to one of the ECs to coordinate long-term mitigation support with the regional ECC and/or NOSC.

The ECs (and their alternates) can provide detailed information on the type and quantity of waste spilled and make the required notifications to government agencies. ECs are responsible for coordinating all ER measures that relate to cleanup and containerization. At least one EC must be available on the generator’s premises or on call at all times (40 CFR 262.264). The EC must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of this HWCP, all operations and activities at the facility, locations and characteristics of HW handled, location of all records, and the facility layout. The EC, in conjunction with NSA PC F&ES, has the authority to commit the resources needed to carry out the HWCP.

IC and EC contact information is provided below.

NSA PC FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES/INCIDENT COMMANDER: Contact CDO at

850.625.1355 or dial 911 on a base phone.

Primary EC – NSA PC Alternate EC – NSA PC Dwight Tippit Michael Clayton HWM Installation Environmental Program Director (IEPD) Work: 850.235.5394 Work: 850.235.5859 Cell: 850.625.1358 Cell: 850.819.6381

NSA PC Spill Response Team Richard Lee Environmental Tank & Spill Response Manager Work: 850.230.7060 Cell: 850.624.0106

Note: If neither the primary nor the alternate EC can be reached, the ROC should be contacted at

904.542.3118. Other emergency organizations and phone numbers are listed in Table 3 in Section 4.2.

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3.0 Emergency Preparedness

3.1 HW Accumulation Areas

All facility locations where HW is accumulated or stored at NSA PC must be equipped, maintained, and operated in a manner to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or release of HW or HW constituents (40 CFR 262.251). HW is accumulated or stored at over 20 SAAs and one 180-day HWSF. A list of SAAs is provided as Appendix B. In addition to these areas, HW may also be temporarily accumulated at locations established by contractors or visiting ships.

Adequate aisle space must be maintained to allow the unobstructed movement of personnel and equipment to any area of the waste accumulation areas and the 180-day HWSF during a potential emergency (40 CFR 262.255).

3.2 Emergency Response Equipment – 40 CFR 262.252

The type, quantity, and location of ER equipment at all HW points of generation, SAAs, and 180-day HWSF are dependent upon the hazards posed and the types and quantities of waste being managed. The 180-day HWSF is equipped with a spill response kit that typically contains absorbent/dry sweep, neutralizer, absorbent socks, gloves, whisk broom, and dustpan. The absorbent and absorbent socks are used to contain any spilled material; the whisk broom and dustpan are used for cleanup. General neutralizing agents for acid and base spills are also available for corrosive material. At SAAs, available spill materials and container compatibility vary by waste type. SAAs accumulating spent solvents or oils typically contain pig mats and absorbent materials such as vermiculite, whereas SAAs containing only solids (such as paint chips or rags) typically have centrally located spill cleanup materials. Spill material is typically put into HW trash bags before being placed into a compatible container for disposal.

The 180-day HWSF is equipped with three 20-pound Class ABC fire extinguishers, one emergency eyewash station, and one emergency shower station. The work area inside the storage facility and the storage room in the administrative area are used to store emergency equipment, which may include varying quantities of vermiculite, oil-dri, brooms, oil-absorbent pads, buckets, plastic liners for corrosive materials, and other supplies. In addition to the spill response equipment, additional personal protective equipment (PPE) is available at the 180-day HWSF or issued to the HW trained employee, which may include chemical-resistant suits, neoprene and nitrile gloves, rubber aprons, safety boots, and safety glasses.

One fire hydrant is located within the vicinity of the 180-day HWSF, and its location is shown on Enclosure (A-1) of Appendix A and the site-specific evacuation map in Appendix C. The proximity of fire hydrants to each SAA varies. The fire hydrant system at NSA PC includes approximately 110 fire hydrants. The flow rate for all hydrants ranges from approximately 741 gallons per minute (gpm) to 1,352 gpm, with an overall average flow rate of 1,023 gpm; all are suitable for firefighting.

ER equipment and PPE for large-scale incidents are centrally stored at the storage locker at Building 361.

Spill response equipment is also available at the NSA PC F&ES (Building 540) and the Port Operations spill response equipment facility (Building 326). Spill response kits are also stored at various locations throughout NSA PC. Table 2 provides a list of additional equipment available at the 180-day HWSF for ER (40 CFR 262.261(e)). Equipment types and sizes may change as replacement units are obtained.

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Table 2 - Materials and Equipment for Safe Emergency Response

Material/Equipment Quantity Location Function Comments

Drums & Over-pack Containers

(2) 85-gallon drums

Bldg. 489 / Storage Shed

Spill response Used to overpack leaking 55-gallon drums and for containerizing spilled material and spill

Absorbent Material (vermiculite, oil-dri, kitty litter)

Minimum of

(1) 55-gallon kit

Bldg. 489 / Storage Shed Spill response

Used to solidify and contain spills/leaks from container.

Absorbent Material for Corrosive Materials

(1) 55-gallon kit

Bldg. 489 / Storage Shed

Spill response Used to contain spills/leaks from corrosive container.

Fire Extinguishers – Dry Chemical

3 Bldg. 361 Small Fire Suppression

Small, limited fires – non-structural

Emergency Eyewash and Shower

1 Bldg. 361 Decontamination Emergency personnel exposure

Telephones / Cell Phones 1 of each Bldg. 489 / Carried by staff

Communications Internal and external communication

Hand Tools Varies Bldg. 489 / Storage Shed Spill Response

May include shovels, brooms, non-sparking brass tools used for flammables

PPE Varies Bldg. 489 / Storage Shed Splash Protection

May include aprons for splash protection; gloves for hand protection;

pull-on over boots for foot protection;

safety glasses, face shield, and/or goggles for eye and face protection

NSA PC F&ES HazMat Vehicle and Trailer 1 of each Bldg. 540 Emergency Response

Used during response to spills of hazmat; equipment includes PPE, sorbents, tools

Note: Equipment types and sizes may change as replacement units are obtained.

Internal communication systems are currently in place at all SAAs with the exception of the Hazmin Center

Aerosol Puncturing Building. Most SAAs are located remotely from work areas and do not have permanently assigned personnel. Voice commands and hand signals (such as waving arms) at these locations are adequate to communicate alerts and immediate emergency instructions to personnel who may be dropping off or picking up waste from these facilities.

Some SAAs are in or adjacent to work areas. Voice commands and hand signals (such as waving arms) at these locations are adequate to communicate alerts and immediate emergency instructions to nearby personnel. Each building where an SAA has been established, with the exception of the Hazmin Center Aerosol Puncturing Building and the 180-day HWSF, is equipped with a fire alarm panel that is connected to the basewide receiving console.

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In addition, personnel assigned to the 180-day HWSF typically carry a cell phone to enable calls for emergency assistance in the event a telephone is not immediately available at the scene of operations (40 CFR 262.252 and 40 CFR 262.254).

3.3 Equipment Maintenance and Testing – 40 CFR 262.253

NSA PC is equipped with a public-address system (aka the “Big Voice”) that is set up to notify all personnel in the event of an emergency. This system is tested daily.

Personnel at the 180-day HWSF inspect fire extinguishers each week to verify that the fire extinguishers have a legible operational instruction label, no damage has occurred with the seals or tamper indicator, no evidence of corrosion or mechanical damage is present, and the extinguisher is fully charged and operational as shown on the pressure indicator gauge. NSA PC F&ES inspects fire extinguishers at the SAAs and 180-day HWSF quarterly.

The fire alarm panels at NSA PC are connected to the basewide receiving console, and NSA PC F&ES is immediately alerted when the system is in alarm. The fire alarm system is tested at the facility.

Spill response kits are replenished at the time they are used and are inspected weekly during the 180-day HWSF inspection. Decontamination equipment is stocked and maintained by the NSA PC PWD Environmental Division.

3.4 Evacuation Plan – 40 CFR 262.261(f)

NSA PC F&ES, in conjunction with the EC, is responsible for determining whether evacuations are necessary in the event of an emergency (except for evacuation due to destructive weather, which is automatic on Condition II alert). Evacuation of NSA PC will be coordinated by the EOC and conducted by NSA PC F&ES and NSA PC Security.

Mandatory evacuations of NSA PC typically occur only during severe flooding and hurricanes. Identifying the commands to evacuate for emergencies taking place at the 180-day HWSF is determined on a case-by-case basis using the type of emergency and associated hazard as a guide.

The 180-day HWSF is removed from residential areas. It is unlikely that an evacuation of the entire installation would be necessary under any emergency, except severe flooding. The 180-day HWSF may require evacuation, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis using the type of emergency and associated hazard as a guide. The primary evacuation routes from NSA PC will be west on Vernon Avenue and through the main gate. Other gates may open if required. Once outside the facility, personnel should report to their designated muster areas where supervisors will conduct a “head count”.

If NSA PC F&ES, in conjunction with the EC, determines that evacuation of the installation is necessary, NSA PC Security will:

Activate the sound alarm system (continuous bell) and maintain the audible alarm until all personnel at the facility are accounted for and their whereabouts are known.

Announce the evacuation over the portable loudspeaker system and order all personnel to assemble at the 180-day HWSF or command muster point.

Instruct employees/occupants to leave the immediate vicinity or exit NSA PC using the closest gate based on the emergency location, after a head count has been completed.

Restrict access to the 180-day HWSF and perimeter roads (emergency vehicles only).

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Site-specific evacuation plans for the 180-day HWSF and other high-risk waste accumulation areas are provided as Appendix C. These plans show primary and alternate evacuation routes. Reentry to these areas will be allowed only when NSA PC F&ES or the EC gives a verbal “all-clear” order.

3.5 Arrangements with Local Authorities – 40 CFR 262.256

NSA PC provides its own fire protection, security, maintenance, utility, and emergency medical services operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The ER program at NSA PC is supported by the NSA PC PWD Environmental Division and the regional ECC. Emergency calls originating from onboard NSA PC are automatically routed to the regional ECC, which is responsible for dispatching NSA PC F&ES and security personnel as appropriate. Bay County Emergency Communication will transfer any received emergency calls originating from NSA PC (cell phone calls) to the regional ECC. Upon notification (dialing 911), the regional ECC notifies NSA PC F&ES to determine if the spill is beyond the scope of this HWCP.

Local authorities external to NSA PC will be contacted only if needed to supplement NSA PC personnel and response equipment. Bay County Fire Services, City of Panama City FD, Panama City Beach Fire Rescue, and the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport FD may be called upon by the Navy for assistance. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office may be requested to provide traffic control outside NSA PC during an ER. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center may provide treatment of personnel exposed to hazardous materials or injured during an ER.

Coordination agreements are in place with area FD, police, and local emergency management (provided in Appendix D). Copies of the HWCP are provided to all organizations identified in Section 1.4.

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4.0 Emergency Response Procedures

The response to most minor spills and releases of HW at NSA PC is within the capabilities and training of the on-scene employees using readily available response equipment. All spills, regardless of size, must be reported to the NSA PC Environmental Department.

Actual or imminent HW emergencies that are beyond the capabilities and training of the on-scene employees require immediate notification of NSA PC F&ES and the EC. The NSA PC ER program is supported by the NSA PC PWD Environmental Division and the regional ECC. The primary EC will coordinate ER efforts for emergencies that occur at the 180-day HWSF where the regional ECC is not notified. Upon notification of the regional ECC, NSA PC F&ES personnel assume the role of FR.

The EC or alternate EC, in coordination with the HW handler(s) or other personnel who observe any potential emergency condition, will make the determination as to whether the emergency can be mitigated by the person who caused the spill or NSA PC Emergency Response TEAM personnel or if the situation warrants notification of the CDO by dialing 911 on a base phone. The CDO will then notify NSA PC F&ES to mobilize to the 180-day HWSF or SAA as the FR to secure the area, contain the emergency, and ensure that the health and safety of personnel in the immediate area are protected.

The FR will notify local support entities (Bay County Fire Rescue, local police, etc.) if necessary, and will coordinate with the EC to obtain resources that will support long-term control and mitigation of the incident.

Such long-term activities may include assessment and remediation of contaminated media, decontamination of all impacted facilities and equipment, facility repair, and manifestation and disposal of hazardous materials. NSA PC F&ES and the EC will assess possible hazards to human health or the environment and decide whether to implement the HWCP.

4.1 Implementation Criteria

HW emergencies that meet the following criteria will trigger implementation of the HWCP.

4.1.1 Fire and/or Explosion

Fire and/or explosion meeting the following criteria will result in implementation of the HWCP:

1. Fire causes the release of toxic fumes.

2. Fire spreads and could possibly ignite materials at other locations onsite or could cause heat-induced explosions.

3. Fire could possibly spread to offsite areas.

4. Incompatible waste causes a reaction.

5. Water and/or chemical fire suppressant used could result in contaminated runoff.

6. Imminent danger exists that an explosion could occur, causing a safety hazard because of potential flying fragments or shock waves.

7. Imminent danger exists that an explosion could ignite HW at the facility.

8. Imminent danger exists that an explosion could result in release of hazardous substances.

9. Explosion has occurred.

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4.1.2 Spills or Material Release

Spills or material release meeting the following criteria will result in implementation of the HWCP:

1. Spill has the potential to release flammable liquids or vapors, causing a fire or gas explosion hazard.

2. Spill has the potential to cause the release of hazardous liquids or fumes (e.g., technical-grade solvent such as xylene).

3. Spill can be contained onsite but has the potential for groundwater contamination.

4. Spill cannot be contained onsite, resulting in an atmospheric release, offsite soil contamination, and/or ground or surface water pollution.

4.1.3 Flood or Hurricane

Floods or hurricanes meeting the following criteria will result in implementation of the HWCP:

1. Destructive weather threatens the 180-day HWSF.

2. Surface water contamination potential exists.

4.2 Notification

In the event of a situation involving the spill or release of hazardous substances to the environment, or a fire, explosion, or other emergency not readily controllable with equipment and materials at hand, the command will contact the CDO at 850.625.1355 or by dialing 911 on a base phone. The CDO will notify NSA PC F&ES. NSA PC F&ES will respond and notify NSA PC PWD Environmental Division and the EC.

NSA PC F&ES will assess hazards to human health and the environment and determine whether the emergency poses a threat sufficient to activate the HWCP, including the decision to evacuate the surrounding area and notify authorities. In the event of an emergency that meets the implementation criteria, the EC must immediately:

1. Activate internal facility alarms or communication systems to notify all facility personnel.

2. Notify NSA PC Security.

3. Notify appropriate state or local agencies with designated response roles if an evacuation is necessary or help is required.

The EC will make federal, state, local, and Navy-required official notifications, as necessary, after assessing the situation. FDEP and the State Watch Office must also be notified whenever this HWCP is activated. The Florida Public Notice of Pollution (Appendix E) must be submitted to the State Watch Office. ER organizations are listed in Table 3, and an overview of the HWCP implementation is shown in Figure 1.

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Table 3 - Emergency Organizations Contact Information

Emergency Organization Telephone

HW Spill

CDO, NSA PC F&ES

850.625.1355, 850.234.4332/ (911 from base phone)

Bay County Fire Services 850.248.6040 / 911

City of Panama City FD 850.872.3112

Panama City Beach Fire Rescue 850.233.5120 / 911

FDEP, Northwest District 850.595.8300

FDEP State Watch Office 800.320.0519

NRC 800.424.8802

Explosive/Chemical/ Biological/Radiological Detection and Mitigation

Naval Branch Health Clinic 850.636.9400

Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center 850.769.8341

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay 850.769.1511

NSA PC Safety Office, Safety Manager 850.230.7281

Spill in Waterway

USCG, Sector Mobile 251.441.6211

EPA Region IV, 24-Hour Spill Reporting Hotline 404.562.8700

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Northwest Region 850.265.3676

Natural Disaster

NSA PC Security Department 850.234.4332

Panama City Police Department 850.872.3100 / 911

Bay County Sheriff’s Office 850.747.4700

Hurricane Threat

NHC via National Weather Service – Tallahassee 850.942.8833

National Weather Service – Tallahassee 850.942.8833

Florida State Emergency Response Team via FDEP State Watch Office 800.320.0519

Florida Division of Emergency Management, Technological Hazards Section 800.635.7179

West Florida LEPC 850.332.7976

Bay County Emergency Management Division 850.784.4000

Acronyms:

EPA – Environmental Protection Agency F&ES – Fire and Emergency Services FD – Fire Department FDEP – Florida Department of Environmental Protection LEPC – Local Emergency Planning Committee

NHC – National Hurricane Center NRC – National Response Center NSA PC – Naval Support Activity Panama City USCG – United States Coast Guard

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If the EC determines the facility has experienced a release, fire, or explosion that could threaten human health or the environment outside the facility boundaries, the EC must report these findings as follows:

1. If the assessment indicates that evacuation of local areas may be advisable, immediately notify appropriate local authorities. The EC must be available to help appropriate officials decide whether local areas should be evacuated.

2. The EC must immediately notify NOSC (904.542.6306) or NRC’s 24-hour toll-free number (800.424.8802). The report must include the following:

Name and telephone number of reporter Name and address of facility Time and type of incident (release, fire, or explosion) Name and quantity of materials involved (to the extent known) Extent of injuries (if any) Potential hazards to human health or the environment outside the facility

4.3 Assessment and Identification of Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 262.265(b)&(c))

In the event of a release, fire, or explosion, and when it is safe to do so, the EC must immediately identify the characteristics, exact source, amount, and extent of the HW released. The identification may be accomplished by observation of waste storage bay signs and/or a review of the facility operation records including a 180-day HWSF inventory, waste profiles, DD Form 1348, manifests, and chemical analyses, when required. If the containers can be approached safely, identification can be made by reading the container labels (binoculars should be used as needed to aid in this identification).

The EC, along with NSA PC F&ES, must further assess possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result from a release, fire, or explosion. This assessment must consider both direct and indirect effects such as potential toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases generated, or any hazardous surface water runoff from water or chemical agents used to control fire and heat-induced explosions.

The EC will obtain information pertaining to the following:

Type of material spilled or released Location of the release or spill of HW Estimate of quantity released and rate at which it is being released Direction in which the spill/vapor/smoke release is traveling Existence of injuries and the location and condition of employees in the affected area Fire and/or explosion or potential for these events Area and materials involved and intensity of the fire or explosion

This information will help NSA PC F&ES, in conjunction with the EC, determine the magnitude and potential seriousness of the spill or release. If the incident is within NSA PC’s ER capabilities, the EC and NSA PC F&ES will request and deploy the necessary ER personnel. If the incident is beyond the NSA PC’s capabilities, the EC will request activation of the coordination agreements (Section 3.5) and/or external ER personnel and contracts.

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Fire or Explosion Spill or

Leak

Emergency Occurs

Hurricane

Activate Disaster Preparedness Plan

If possible, contain or extinguish fire

If possible, contain spill

Notify Emergency Coordinator, Primary or Secondary

Call CDO (Will notify the Fire Department)

Figure 1 – Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan Implementation Overview

EC – Emergency Coordinator

HWCP – Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan

Activate Mutual Assistance Agreements, as necessary

EC, in conjunction with the Fire Department, Implements HWCP

Call Installation Environmental Program Director, as necessary

Notify federal, state, and local authorities, including FDEP and the State Watch Office

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4.4 Emergency Response Scenarios

Emergencies involving HW that might occur at NSA PC have been divided into three basic classes:

1. Fire or explosion

2. Spill or leak

3. Flood or hurricane

This classification determines the steps that must be taken in each case. The HWCP Implementation Overview (Figure 1) illustrates the actions to be taken in each event.

4.4.1 Fire or Explosion

During an emergency, NSA PC F&ES will take all reasonable measures to ensure that fire, explosions, and releases do not occur, reoccur, or spread to other HW at the facility. These measures may include:

Stopping processes and operations.

Collecting and containing released waste.

Removing or isolating containers.

If the facility stops operations in response to a release, fire, or explosion, NSA PC F&ES must monitor for leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation, and/or ruptures in valves, pipes, and other equipment as appropriate.

NSA PC F&ES may order temporary removal of containers of waste from the 180-day HWSF or SAAs during an emergency. Containers will not be moved back into the building until it is considered safe and no reoccurrence can be expected.

Firefighting equipment can be used at all SAAs and the 180-day HWSF located at NSA PC. Paved roads and parking lots allow direct access to each facility. Strategically located fire extinguishers and fire hydrants with adequate water pressure and volume are located throughout NSA PC for firefighting activities.

Commands activate an ER for fires by calling the CDO at 850.625.1355 or dialing 911 on a base phone.

NSA PC F&ES responds to extinguish and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas by taking the following actions in areas affected by fire or explosion:

Hazardous operations (e.g., torch welding, cutting) in all areas will be immediately terminated.

Equipment will be shut down, as necessary.

Injured personnel will be removed (when safe to do so) and medical treatment administered by qualified medical or ER personnel.

Area evacuations will be consistent with general evacuation procedures and means of exit from respective work areas.

If an incipient fire (i.e., minor fire in initial stage) occurs at an SAA or the 180-day HWSF, and if it is safe to do so, the command may elect to use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. If it is unsafe to use an extinguisher, the command will wait for NSA PC F&ES to respond.

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If a fire occurs at the 180-day HWSF, personnel should call the CDO at 850.625.1355 or dial 911 on a base phone or activate the nearest fire alarm pull station. The CDO will alert NSA PC F&ES to initiate immediate response, as follows:

Ensure that all personnel have evacuated the storage building or storage bays.

Administer first aid to injured personnel.

Evacuate all administrative areas of the building and office.

Evacuate any loading/unloading vehicles, if present.

Contact the EC for notification of all Navy commands; federal, state, and local officials, as required;

and NSA PC Security.

Regardless of the size or location of the fire, NSA PC F&ES must be notified immediately by calling the CDO at 850.625.1355 or dialing 911 on a base phone, and the EC will be contacted by phone. These notifications must include the location of the fire and waste type stored in that location.

4.4.2 Spill or Leak

In the event of a major emergency involving a chemical spill, the following general guidelines will be used in case of an accidental episode involving waste materials. It is important to note that most spills and leaks are easily contained within the storage areas.

The most probable causes of emergencies involving spills or leaks of HW containers include:

Incidents during loading of waste at generating units.

Vehicular accidents during movement of waste onsite.

Incidents during loading and unloading operations at the HWSF.

In the event of a spill or leak, all efforts should be made to safely contain or control the spill. If it is unsafe or if efforts fail, the command will activate an ER by calling the CDO at 850,625,1355 or dialing 911 on a base phone, evacuate the area, and wait for NSA PC F&ES to respond. Upon arrival, NSA PC F&ES will take the following steps:

Assess hazards to human health and the environment to determine if the emergency poses a major threat requiring evacuation of the surrounding area and notification of authorities.

Discuss assessment with the EC and determine if NSA PC emergency services can respond effectively without outside support.

Establish an area of isolation around a chemical spill if, for any reason, it is not contained within a spill pallet. (Area of isolation typically depends on size of spill and materials involved.)

In the event of a significant spill or leak from a container, NSA PC F&ES will assess the degree of hazard posed by the spill. This assessment will include type of material spilled, location of the spill (particularly its proximity to any waterways), quantity spilled or likely to spill before containment is achieved, direction of spill and associated vapors (if any), potential for injury, and threat of fire or explosion. Based on this assessment, the IC will initiate one or both of the following actions:

Direct NSA PC F&ES resources to contain the spill Stand-by at location of spill to provide fire protection

The area impacted by the spill and the immediate area will be evacuated. The evacuation area will be expanded as necessary following an assessment by NSA PC F&ES, in conjunction with the EC. Any spills

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The HWM and HW handlers at the 180-day HWSF are instructed in safe cleanup procedures and use of emergency equipment for the HWSF.

If NSA PC F&ES, in conjunction with the EC, determines that internal efforts are insufficient or if navigable waters adjacent to NSA PC are threatened, NSA PC F&ES will notify the CDO. The CDO will then notify ROC and NOSC. Procedures include the following:

Locate injured personnel, if any, and dial 911 to mobilize ambulances and medical personnel.

Evacuate area within a radius determined by NSA PC F&ES and alert any potentially affected persons downwind.

Dispatch emergency personnel and associated response equipment to site of spill.

Monitor progress to determine whether offsite ER team should be mobilized.

Ensure that personnel from spill response teams use PPE.

Overpack leaking drums inside salvage drums.

Contain and solidify liquids using absorbent material.

Containerize all solidified spill material and contaminated spill debris inside drums.

After the immediate emergency, the EC will assess whether unprotected soils have been contaminated and arrange for containerization and removal of contaminated soils to protect groundwater supplies. It is unlikely, however, that sufficient material can spill at one time to pose an immediate contamination threat to groundwater. The EC must also verify that all emergency equipment and safety equipment have been cleaned, decontaminated, and stored for future use. Stock of absorbent and recovery drums must be inventoried and replenished, as necessary.

Any spill or release to the environment where the quantity of hazardous material released is equal to or greater than the RQ (specified in 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302) must be reported to the NRC. Reporting authorities must be notified within the required time allowed for each occurrence. Cleanup of small spills or leaks from HW containers that are handled using an absorbent do not normally warrant the implementation of this HWCP. Following cleanup, the absorbent waste will be placed into recovery drums and handled as HW.

4.4.3 Flood or Hurricane

The elevation of the 180-day HWSF and drainage of the surrounding area helps prevent flooding caused by destructive weather and/or excessive rainfall. Hurricanes are usually accompanied by storm surge and high wave action, which may cause St. Andrews Bay and Alligator Bayou to flood. As a contingency, a Destructive Weather Support Annex is included as Section 3 in the NSA PC Emergency Management Plan.

NSA PC monitors weather conditions on a 24-hour basis. The following alerts are adjusted as weather conditions progress:

Condition of Readiness V – Hurricane seasonal readiness condition Condition of Readiness IV – Threat of destructive weather within 72 hours Condition of Readiness III – Threat of destructive weather within 48 hours Condition of Readiness II – Threat of destructive weather within 24 hours

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Condition of Readiness I – Threat of destructive weather within 12 hours or less

The 180-day HWSF is located above the 100-year floodplain; however, an expedited removal of HW at the 180-day HWSF will be arranged if determined necessary by the NSA PC HWM prior to a flood or hurricane. If an expedited removal of HW is not necessary, HW will remain at the storage facility during adverse weather. At Condition III, all HW containers within the storage facility will be single-stacked and secured.