Attachment_11a_-_Brussels_Spill_Plan.pdf

The Red Plan BXL – November 2014

THE RED PLAN

In the event of a spill of POL, Hazardous Materials (HM) or Hazardous

Wastes (HW) at USAG Benelux - Brussels and Sterrebeek Annex, this Red

Plan serves as an immediate action tool to initiate the correct response at the earliest possible time.

The Red Plan is to be used in the early stages of a spill and the user is expected to transition to the Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP) after appropriate notifications and response actions are underway.

The SPRP provides in-depth information on spill prevention, response, notification, and cleanup procedures.

FIGURE 1. INITIAL RESPONSE ACTION LIST

CLASS 1

SPILL

Spill is contained (no drainage system reached)

AND less than 5 gallons (20 L) of POL involved

1. Clean the spill immediately

2. Report to your supervisor or EO if applicable

3. Ensure refurbishing of spill equipment (unit’s responsibility)

CLASS 2

Spill is more than 5 gallons (20 L) of POL, or any quantity of a HM or HW with NO high risk for health or environment

Spill is contained and cleaned-up immediately ;

Spill is not a significant spill (class 3 spill) ;

1. Clean the spill immediately, after applying protective measures

2. Report to your supervisor or EO if applicable

3. Ensure report to the ENV. DIV. (361-5906 or 361-5704)

4. Ensure refurbishing of spill equipment (unit’s responsibility)

FIGURE 1. INITIAL RESPONSE ACTION LIST (CONTINUED)

CLASS 3

SIGNIFICANT SPILL:

Potential risk to enter body of water, sewer system, soil (uncontained spill)

Potential risk for human health

Spilled quantity above:

Reporting quantities in Table AP1.4

110 gallons (400 L) POL or HM, liquid or semi-liquid or HW

500 pounds (225 kg) Solid HM

750 pounds (340 kg) of mix of POL and liquid, semi-liquid, and solid HM

Facility Incident Commander:

DSN: 368-9627

Com: 02 717 9267

Fire Emergency Services (MP Desk)

MIL: 117

DSN: 368-9769

Com: 02 717 9769

Information to provide:

Name and location of person reporting spill Time of spill Location of spill Type of material spilled Estimated quantity of spilled material Any need for medical assistance.

1. Report the Spill

No safe actions may be possible.

What is it? How can it hurt me? And what can I safely do?

Check MSDS for material spilled.

Take safe, no-contact simple actions to help people, or stop/contain the spill.

If area is too hazardous, evacuation shall be considered.

2. Determine Safe Actions

Do not contact or breathe vapors from material

Close valves, stop pumps, shut down power, move containers.

3. Stop the Leak

Keep the spill from spreading Close containment valves Use portable containments Use absorbents

4. Control and Contain

FIGURE 2. ACTION LIST FOR MAJOR SPILLS / EMERGENCIES

Obtain personnel and equipment.

Determine installation/unit information

Evaluate material, hazards, evacuation needs.

Determine extent, migration of the spill Evaluate the weather.

Provide personal protective equipment.

Determine safe actions and set up team.

Determine threatened areas and populations.

Determine safe distances, refuge, & evacuation routes.

Activate evacuation personnel and provide for medical treatment needs.

Stop or slow the release.

Set up containments, diversions, and surface impoundments.

Keep spill from reaching sewers Transfer materials to safe storage.

Recover human and animal victims.

Recover property and equipment in immediate danger.

Prevent property and equipment damage.

Dispose of spilled materials.

Protect drinking water resources...

Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Critical or sensitive ecological areas.

Assess existing/potential fires or explosion hazards.

Exercise caution with POLs and flammables.

Control ignition sources and fuels.

Properly handle fire water runoff.

Suppress airborne hazards: vapors, gas, and dust.

Notify affected workers, residents.

Control access to the spill site and threatened areas.

Follow the SPRP for Chievres Garrison

Determine Safe Actions

Rescue and Evacuate

Protect Humans and Animals

Prevent/Control Fire, Explosions

Protect Environmental Resources

Address Non-Critical Priorities

Prevent Material Spread

FIGURE 3. INITIAL SPILL RESPONSE AND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES

Decision

Entities notified regarding spill

Notification

Decision

Spill Response

Personnel

SPILL

Initial Responder

Spill Severity - Spill Category?

2 1

Supervisor (if required by unit SOPs) Hazardous Waste Manager (if HW involved) Unit Commander

ENV. DIV.

DSN 361-5906

Unit cleans up the spill

Risk of further water and/or soil contamination (uncontained spill) ;

Risk for human health;

Spilled quantity above reporting thresholds:

110 gallons (400 L) for POL or liquid HM, or HW 500 pounds (225 kg) for solid HM, 750 pounds (340 kg) for mixtures Reporting qty in Table AP1.4

SIGNIFICANT SPILL

Qty > 5 gallons (20 L) of POL or any quantity of HM or HW NO high risk for health or environment Spill contained and cleaned-up

Qty < 5 gallons (20 L) of POL Spill contained and cleaned-up

If unit response capacities overwhelmed 3

Deputy Garrison Manager

DSN 368-9767

Public Affairs Office

DSN 361-5824

Zone securing

Info release to public

FIC (Facility Incident Commander): 368-9627

Alternate #: Fire Emergencies - MP Desk: 117 Unit cleans up the spill

YES

DPW spill responders

YES

Spill within installation response capacities?

USAG Spill Coordinator / HW Emergency

Coordinator Representative

DSN 368-9736

Affected Area located on US installation

(U.S. Control)?

Notification of Belgian Authorities if required

Belgium Fire and/or Police Dept

CIV/112

NO

NO

USAG Benelux - Brussels DPW

DSN 368-9736/9758

Further reportings and notifications

USAG Benelux Spill Coordinator

DSN 361-5704

MP Desk

MIL 117

DSN 368-9769

POINTS OF CONTACT FOR SPILLS

OCCURRING IN THE

FLEMISH REGION

Table A-1.1. Personnel and organizations to be contacted in the event of a POL or HS spill at USAG Benelux installations in Flanders (USAG Benelux - Brussels, Brussels American School and NATO Clinics).

Organization Function/Title Name of Individual Telephone

(DSN)

Telephone

Commercial

USAG

USAG Benelux USAG Benelux Commander COL Marvin Vannatter 361-5410 +32 (0)68/ 27.54.01

USAG Benelux - Brussels Deputy Garrison Manager (Acting)

LTC John Bivona 368-9662 +32 (0)27 / 17.96.62

USAG Benelux - DES Brussels Facility Incident Commander (FIC)

CPT Reid Denson 368-9627 +32 (0)2 /717.96.27

USAG Benelux - DES MP Desk -

MIL: 117

DSN:368-9769

+32 (0)27/ 17.97.69

USAG Benelux - DPW - Env. Div. Division Chief Ms. Sabine Schneider 361-5704 +32 (0)68 / 27.54.07

USAG Benelux - DPW - Env. Div. Garrison Spill Coordinator Ms. Sabine Schneider 361-5704 +32 (0)68 / 27.57.04

USAG Benelux - DPW - Brussels Representative for USAG Spill Coordinator

Mr. Karel Pauwels 368-9736 +32 (0)27 / 17.97.36

USAG Benelux - DPW - Env. Div. HW Emergency Coordinator Ms. Sabine Schneider 361-5704 +32 (0)68 / 27.57.04

USAG Benelux - DPW - Brussels Representative for HW Emergency Coordinator

Mr. Karel Pauwels 368-9736 +32 (0)27 / 17.97.36

USAG Benelux - DPW - Brussels Director (Acting) Mr. Karel Pauwels 368-9736 +32 (0)27 / 17.97.36

USAG Benelux - DPTMS Emergency manager Mr. Jean-Luc Peltier 361-5838 +32 (0)68 / 27.58.38

USAG Benelux - PAO Public Affairs Officer Ms. M-Lise Baneton 361-5824 +32 (0)68 / 27.58.24

AMC - 405th - DOL USAG Benelux Dangerous Goods Advisor (DGA)

Mr. David. Meert 361-5169 +32 (0)68 / 27.51.69

Host Nation Organizations - Emergency services

Local Fire Department - - NA 112

Local Police Department - - NA 112

Local Ambulance Services - - NA 112

Local hospital UZ Leuven - NA +32 (0)16 / 33.22.11

Host Nation Organizations - Environmental agencies

LNE - Departement Leefmilieu, Natuur en Energie (Environment, Nature and Energy Dept)

- - +32 (0)50 / 40.42.11

OVAM - Openbare Vlaamse Afvalstoffenmaatschappij (Public Waste Agency of Flanders)

- NA +32 (0)15 / 28.42.84

VMM - Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij (Flemish Environmental Company)

NA

+32 (0)53 / 72.62.10 +32 (0)53 / 72.62.11

Aquafin NV HN DWTS manager NA +32 (0)34 / 50.45.11