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EMERGENCY PLAN
ARROW STREET FACILITY
and
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION YARD
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY PLAN
FOR
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION YARD ARROW STREET FACILITY
4115 ARROW STREET 4201 ARROW STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (661) 321-4558 BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (661) 321-4418
24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:
(661) 398-5785 (661) 398-5785
APRIL 2002
This Facility Environmental Emergency Plan will be implemented as herein described:
General Construction Yard (4115 Arrow Street):Arrow Street Facility (4201 Arrow Street):
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Name: Robert N¥1ander Name: Mike Harbick
Title: Subforman "A" Title: Environmental Specialist
ENVIRONMENTAL EMF_.~ENCY TELEPHONE LIST
A. Arrow Street Facility(4201 Arrow Street): B. General Construction Yard (4115 Arrow Street):
Company: PG&E No. Company: PG&E No.
Primary Facility Emergency Coordinator: Primary Facility Emergency Coordinator:
Don Hicks (661) 321-4424 873-4424 Robert Nylander (661) 321-4558 873-4558
Substation Maintenance Supervisor Subforman "A"
Residence Telephone No.: (661) 322-2326 Residence Telephone No.: (661) 536-8560
24-Hour Telephone No.: (661 ) 398-5785 24-Hour Telephone No.: (661) 398-5785 '
Alternate Facility Emergency Coordinator: Alternate Facility Emergency Coordinator:
Mike Harbick (559) 263-5217 821-5217 Darrell' Hardcastle (661) 398-5991 874-5991
Environmental Specialist , Environmental Specialist
Residence Telephone No.: (559) 434-6912 Residence Telephone No.: (661) 665-9623
24-Hour Telephone No.: (800) 874-4043 24-Hour Telephone No.: (800) 874-4043
C. For. both Arrow Street Facility and General Construction Yard:
Additional Company Resources: PG&E No. Local Contacts:
PG&E Safety & Health Help line (415) 973-8700 223-8700 CUPA: Bakersfield Fire Dept. (661) 326-3979
PG&E Media Representative: (415) 973-5930 223-5930 Office of Environmental Services
Fire: Bakersfield Fire Department 911 or (661) 326-3911
PG&E Headquarters Telephone Operator: (415) 973-7000 223 -7000 Police: Bakersfield Police Department 911 or (661) 327-7111
Hospital: Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield 911 or (661) 632-5000
Ambulance/Paramedics: 911
Federal Agency:
US Coast Guard/National Response Center: (800) 424-8802
State Agencies: Other Resources:
California Office of Emergency Services (OES): (800) 852-7550 ' 3E Company (MSDS by FAX): (800) 451-8346
California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)*:(800) 852-7550 Chemtrec (emergency chemical information)***: (800) 424-9300
California Department of Fish and Game*: (800) 852-7550 Poison Control Center: (800) 662-9886
California State Lands Commission: (562) 590-5201
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)*: (800) 852-7550
* DTSC, RWQCB and California Department of Fish and Game have requested that emergency notifications to these offices be made through the OES 800 number.
** Section 4E contains addresses and business telephone numbers for Local (Agency) Contacts and
Spill Cleanup, Response, Recycling, Transportation Contractors and Testing Laboratories.
*** For highway incidents only
CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION Pa,qe
1. OVERVIEW 1-1
2. FACILITY DESCRIPTION 2-1
3.~ HAZARD ASSESSMENT 3-1
4. PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION ' 4-1
A.' Prevention Procedures 4-1
B. Emergency Equipment - Location and Maintenance 4-7
C. Security 4-11
D. Training ~ 4-12
E. Arrangements for Outside Assistance 4-15
5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES 5-1
A. On-Site Fire - HazardOus Substances Not Involved 5-4
B. On-Site Fire - Involving Hazardous' Substances 5-5
C. On-Site Spill (Not Oil) - Inside Building 5-8
D. Spill, Non-Transportation Related - No Water contact 5-11
E. Spill, Non-TranSportation Related -'Involving water Contact5-15
F. Spill, Transportation Related -Involving Company Vehicle 5-20
G. Spill, Transportation Related -Involving Non-Company Vehicle 5-24
H. Spill, Oil and/or PCBs 5-26
I. Bomb Threat 5-39
J. Flash Flood/Flood/Extremely High Tide 5-42
K~ Earthquake 5-43
L. Responding to News Media Inquiries 5-45
M. Natural Gas Releases '5-46
N. Toxic Clouds 5-49
O. Respiratory Hazards 5-50
6. EVACUATION PLAN AND PROCEDURES 6-1
7. FACILITY EMERGENCY COORDINATORS 7-1 ·
8. SCENE-MANAGEMENT CHECKLISTS 8-1
9. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS 9-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(CONT'D) ~
Pa,qe
TABLES:
1-1 Change Log 1-2
3-1 Hazardous Materials Inventory 3-5
3-2 Hazardous Waste Inventory · 3-6
3-3 California Hazardous' Materials Inventory Reporting Forms 3-7
4-1 Firefighting Equipment Inventory 4-8
4-2 Spill Control and Personal Prot&ctive Equipment 4-9
4-3 First Aid Supplies/Inventory 4-10
FIGURES: ~
2-1 Facility Layout MaP 2-3
FORMS:
Facility Inspection Log 4-6a & b
Report of Bomb Threat 5-41
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1. OVERVIEW
1. OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Facility Environmental Emergency plan is to provide the procedures
and other directives to be carried out in the event of fire, explosion, earthquake, accidental
release of hazardous materials or waste, or any other similar emergency. When such an
emergency occurs, the Plan will be implemented by the Facility Emergency Coordihator.
This Plan is designed to minimize hazards to human health, property and the environment
from any unplanned release of hazardous materials and/or wastes into the air, soil, or~
water, and has been prepared in accordance with state and federal regulations as set forth
in 40 CFR Part 265, Health and Safety Code (Chapter 6.95), and Titles 19, 22 and 27 of
the California Code of Regulations.
A. ANNUAL UPDATES TO THE FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY PLAN
The Hazardous Materials (and Waste) Inventory is required to be reviewed and updated (or
certified as not changed) annually. The entire plan is required to be reviewed and updated
as necessary every three years., See Section 4E for description of the distribution of this
plan.
B. INTERIM CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN
This plan will be revised under any of the following conditions:
1. The applicable regulations are revised;
2. The Plan is deemed inadequate or fails in an emergency or a test;
3.. The facility changes in its design, construction,, operation, or maintenance such
that it increases the potential for environmental incidents or changes the responses
necessary in an emergency;
4. The facility changes its address, ownership, or name; .
5. The list of emergency coordinators Changes;
6. The list of emergency equipment changes;
7. A 100% increase over the amount reported on the inventory is present at the
facility; or
8. A new hazardous material or waste is present at the facility (which was not
previously disclosed) in amounts which equal or exceed a total .volume of 55 gallons,
200 cubic feet at standard temperature and pressure for gases or a total weight of 500
,pounds. If the new material is also listed in 40 CFR 355 as an "Extremely Hazardous
Substance" with a "Threshold Planning Quantity" less than 500'pounds, then it also
must be disclosed on the inventory;
9. The notification procedures change in any way.
Any change to the facility's Environmental Emergency Plan is immediately made by the
Facility Emergency Coordinator and distributed to the appropriate agencies.
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TABLE 1-1
CHANGE LOG
Instruction: Enter the required information as listed below.
· 'Change Date Page
No. Entered Initials Description of Change No.
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2. FACILITY
DESCRIPTION
3. HAZARD ASSESSMENT
4. PREPAREDNESS
5. EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Quick Reference Chart
· In all emergency situations, remain calm.
· If event is a fire, immediately sound alarm and call local fire department.
· ' If there is a release of a hazardous substance that threatens, or could potentially
threaten human health, property or the environment, certain timely notifications
will need to be made. At a minimum, contact the California Office of Emergency
Services (800-852-7550) and the administering agency as noted on the
Environmental Emergency Telephone List on page i. See Appendix F of the
Hazardous Waste Manual for more details or contact your Facility Emergency
Coordinator or Environmental Specialist.
Section Event ~ Page
Section Event Page
5A On-Site Fire - Hazardous Substances Not Involved 5-4
5B On-Site Fire- Involving Hazardous Substances 5-5
5C On-Site Spill (Not Oil) - Inside Building 5-8
5D Spill, Non-Transportation Related - No Water Contact 5-11
5E Spill, Non-Transportation Related - Involving Water Contact 5-15
5F Spill, Transportation Related -Involving Company Vehicle 5-20
5G Spill, Transportation Related - Involving Non-Company Vehicle 5-24
5H Spill, Oil and/or PCB's 5-26
51 Bomb Threat 5-39
5J Flash Flood/Flood/Extremely High Tide 5-42
5K Earthquake 5-43
5L Responding to News Media Inquiries 5-45
5M Natural Gas Releases 5-46
5N Toxic Clouds 5-49
50 Respiratory Hazards 5-50
Emergency situations may include a spill, leak, fire, explosion, equipment failure, vehicle
accident, a chemical reaction, natural disaster and employee exposure, accident, injury or
other incident.
The emergency procedures presented in this section giVe, in order, the basic steps to be
followed for the "average" emergency situation.
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For some "average" emergency situations and more severe emergencies, arrangements
for acquiring outside, additional assistance will be made by the Facility Emergency
Coordinator. (See Section 4E of this plan.)
Here is a brief summary of the basic response actions that should be taken in an
emergency situation:
1. In the event of a fire, immediately sound fire alarm and call the local Fire
Department (or 911).
2. ASSESS YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergency response procedures.
3. STOP, IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE HAZARDS.
a. Observe from a safe distance.
b. Try to identify hazardous substance(s) released or spilled. Refer to
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
c. Identify the source and estimated quantity of hazardous substance(s)
released or spilled.
d. Evaluate the hazards such as:
i) Toxic hazards (i.e., vapors);
ii) Explosive hazards;
iii) Inhalation (asphyxiation) hazards;
iv) Environmental hazards; and
v) Other hazards.
If there is any question about the hazards involved, contact your Facility
Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist and/or the Safety,
Health and Claims Department for assistance. Telephone numbers for the
Environmental contact and the Safety and Health Helpline are listed on
page i of this plan.
DO NOT ENTER SCENE OF FIRE UNLESS PROPERLY TRAINED AND
FULLY PROTECTED WITH THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
4. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, take care of any injured; call paramedics or an
ambulance for help, if necessary.
5. Isolate and restrict access to areas which threaten human health or safety.
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6. Call the FaCility Emergency Coordinator or Facility Supervisor.
7. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, take actions to prevent the situation from
worsening...
a. Use personal protective clothing and equipment.
b. Fight only small fires.
c. Remove sources of ignition.
d. Close valves, or containers.
e. Dike, divert, or absorb liquids. ~
f. Cover or suppress emissions (using soil, water, foam, plastic, and/or
other methods).
g. Protect storm drains and sewers.
h. Turn off building ventilation systems.
i. As appropriate, pr°tect the environment and property.
j. Mark areas to warn.others, restrict access, and prevent accidental
contamination or track-out.
8. As time permits, record notes on the incident (who, what, when, where, why).
Use the Scene-Management Checklist in Section 8 for this purpose.
9. Provide assistance to emergency personnel as appropriate.
10. Notify the appropriate agencies. Contact your Facility Emergency
Coordinator or Environmental Specialist for assistance .in making the proper
notifications.
The emergency procedures presented in this plan cover responses to a fire, spill,
underground tank leak, natural gas releases, toxic clouds, respiratory hazards, earthquake,
flood, and bomb threat. Each procedure contains the required notification and reporting
-requirements.
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5A ON-SITE FIRE - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES NOT INVOLVED
1. Upon discovery of a fire, immediately SOUND FIRE ALARM and CALL the
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT or 911.
2. ASSESS YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergency response procedures.
3. Try to identify the source of the fire. IF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ARE
INVOLVED, STOP HERE and refer to Section 5B for instructions.
4. If hazardous substances are not involved, and the fire is very small, you may
try to extinguish the fire by using available fire extinguishers IF IT CAN BE
DONE SAFELY.
5. If the fire cannot be easily extinguished, evacuate all personnel in the area
threatened by the fire or smoke.
6. Take care of any injured. Call ambulance or paramedics if necessary.
7. Isolate the affected area(s) and order all personnel not involved.with the I
ncident to leave the area.
8. Call the Facility Emergency Coordinator or alternate:
9. Notify supervisor on call.
10. Take appropriate preventive measures to keep fire from spreading ONLY IF
IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY:
a. Stop processes or operations where necessary.
b. Isolate affected containers or equipment.
c. Remove unaffected, p°tentially hazardous materials.
11. If facility operations are stopped, monitor for leaks, pressure buildup,, gas
generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment.
12. When the fire department arrives, direct firefighters to the scene of the fire.
13. After fire is extinguished, assess damage and complete Scene-Management
Checklist (see Section 8).
14. Isolate damaged area until it is returned to safe working conditions.
15. Replace and restock emergency equipment.
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5B ON-SITE FIRE - INVOLVING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
1. Upon discovery of a fire, immediately SOUND FIRE ALARM and CALL the
O LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT or 911.
2. ASSESS YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergencY response procedures.
3. Try to identify the source of the fire. If hazardous substances are involved,
'DO NOT IMMEDIATELY TRY TO FIGHT THE FIRE.
4. STOP AND EVALUATE HAZARDS.
a. Observe from a safe distance.
b. Try to identify hazardous substance(s) involved in fire. Refer to
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
c. Evaluate:
i) Toxic hazards (toxic fumes/vapors);
ii) Explosive hazards;
iii) Inhalation (asphyxiation) hazards;
iv) Environmental hazards; and
v) Other hazards.
If there is any question about the hazards involved, contact your Facility
Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist and/or the Safety,
Health and Claims Department for assistance. Telephone numbers for the
Environmental contact and the Safety and Health Helpline are listed on
page i of this plan.
DO NOT ENTER SCENE OF FIRE UNLESS PROPERLY TRAINED AND
FULLY PROTECTED WITH THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
5. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, take care of any injured. Call an ambulance
or paramedics if necessary.
6: If the fire is very small AND IF SAFE TO DO SO, use good judgment and try
to put out the fire. Following are recommendations:
a. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS FIGHT THE FIRE FROM THE UPWIND
SIDE.
b. Based on the material(s) involved, choose the appropriate fire
extinguisher to. quench the fire or use a shovel to smother the fire with
dirt.
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7. If the fire cannot be put out, evacuate all affected and potentially affected
personnel.
8. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, isolate the affected area(s) and order all
personnel not involved with the incident to leave the area(s). Barricade a
wide area surrounding the fire to protect others from exposure to possible
hazardous vapors. Pay close attention to wind direction at all times.
9. Begin to fill out Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
10. Call Facility Emergency Coordinator or Alternate - provide with information
gathered in Scene-Management Checklist.
11. Notify supervisor on call.
12. Take appropriate preventive measures to keep fire from spreading.
IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY:
a. Stop processes or operations where necessary;
b. Isolate affected areas or equipment; and
c. Remove unaffected, potentially hazardous materials.
13. If facility operations are stopped, monitor for leaks, pressure buildup, gas
generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment.
14. When the fire department arrives, direct firefighters to the scene of the fire.
Advise the fire department of any hazardous materials involved, provide
MSDS's and identify to the fire department the appropriate PG&E contact
person.
15. If after proper actions are taken to contain it, the fire threatens the health or
safety of people inside or outside the facility, or to property, or the
environment, notify the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) and
local emergency assistance organizations and provide the following
information:
a. Date, time, and exact location of the fire.
b. Name and telephone number of person reporting the emergency.
c. The type of hazardous' materials involved, if known, and any potential
for release or threatened release.
d. The estimated quantity of released material and/or quantity of material
involved in a threatened release.
e. A description of the potential hazards, if known, presented by the
hazardous material involved in the release or threatened release.
Document the time and date notification is made and the information provided.
Utilize the 'Scene Management Checklist in Section 8.
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16. Once the fire is put out, isolate damaged area(s) until it is returned to a safe
working condition.
17. If the cleanup is beyond facility resources, contact the local emergency
response agency for assistance and/or utilize an outside contractor to
perform the cleanup. (Refer to the list of emergency cleanup contractors
presented in Section 4E of this plan.)
18. IF ABLE TO DO SO SAFELY, clean up the spill using the following steps:
a. Contain all free-flowing liquids with proper absorbent compound.
b. Spread an application of absorbent compound over spill area(s). Allow
a few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with stiff
brooms.
c. Spread second application of absorbent compound over spill area(s).
Allow a few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with
stiff brooms.
d. Place all contaminated materials used in the cleanup in an approved
Container for disposal.
e. Properly label all containers.
19. Decontaminate all equipment used in the cleanup and replace all emergency
supplies.
20. Complete Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
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5C'ON-SITE SPILL (NOT OIL) - INSIDE BUILDING
Use this response procedure for non-oil spills.
1. ASSESS YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergency response procedures.
2. STOP AND EVALUATE HAZARDS.
a. Observe from a safe distance.
b. Try toidentify hazardous substance(s) released or spilled. Refer to
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
c. Identify the source and estimated quantity of hazardous substance(s)
released or spilled.
d. Evaluate the hazards such as:
i) Toxic hazards (i.e., vapors);
ii) Explosive hazards;
iii) Inhalation (asphyxiation) hazards;
iv) Environmental hazards; and
v) Other hazards.
If there is any question about the hazards involved, contact your Facility
Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist and/or the Safety,
Health and Claims Department for assistance. Telephone numbers for the
Environmental contact and the Safety and Health Helpline are listed on
page i of this plan.
DO NOT ENTER THE AREA OF THE SPILL UNLESS PROPERLY TRAINED
AND FULLY PROTECTED WITH THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
3. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, take care of any injured. Call an ambulance
or paramedics if necessary.
4. Isolate spill from human and vehicular contact.
Suggested methods:
a. Cones
b. Stanchions and tape
c. Posted sign
5. Begin to fill out Scene-Management Checklist (Section .8).
6. Call Facility Emergency Coordinator or Alternate - provide with information
gathered in Scene-Management Checklist.
7. Notify supervisor on call.
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8. If the spill threatens facility personnel and evacuation is the appropriate
action, notify affected and/or all personnel for evacuation.
9. Contain the release IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY by using one of the · following containment techniques:
. a. For relatively small spills, apply absorbent to the surface of the spill
and reapply until there is enough to absorb all the liquid.
b. For larger spills, IF SAFE TO DO SO, roll the drum so the bung is
rotated upward to stop liquid from spilling, construct earthen dikes or
ditches around the spill to prevent the discharge from flowing off-site or
into waterways.
c. Prevent discharge into storm drains by sealing off with plastic and/or
earthen dikes.
d. If the discharge has or is likely to reach a waterway, call for the
assistance of a cleanup firm (listed in Section 4E) who can deploy
booms, sorbent booms, or underflow dams.
10. IF ABLE TO DO SO SAFELY, clean up the spill using the following steps:
a. Contain all free-flowing liquids with proper absorbent compound.
b. Spread an application of absorbent compound over spill area(s). Allow
a few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with stiff
brooms.
c. Spread second application of absorbent compound over spill area(s).
Allow a few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with
stiff brooms.
d. Place all contaminated materials used in the cleanup in an approved
container for disposal.
e. Properly label all containers.
11. Decontaminate all equipment used in the cleanup and replace all emergency
supplies.
12. If the release or spill is unmanageable, contact the local emergency response
agency for assistance and/or utilize an outside contractor to perform the
cleanup. (Refer to the list of emergency cleanup contractors presented in
Section 4E of this plan.)
13. If after proper actions are taken to contain and cleanup the spill, the release
continues to pose either a present or potential threat to the health and safety
of people inside or outside the facility property, or to property or the
environment, notify the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) and
local emergency assistance organizations and provide the following
information:
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a. Date, time, and exact location of the release or threatened release.
b. Name and telephone number of person reporting the release.
c. The type of hazardous materials involved, if known, and any potential
for release or threatened release.
d. The estimated quantity of released material and/or quantity of material
involved in a threatened release.
e.. A description of the potential hazards, if known, presented by the
hazardous material involved in the release or threatened release.
Document the time and date notification is made and the information provided.
4. Complete Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
5. A written report to the appropriate office of the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control is required within 15 days after the release of a
hazardous material which posed a hazard or potential hazard to human
health and safety, property, or to the environment.
Contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist for
assistance in preparing this report.
The report should include the following information:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of facility manager;
b. Name, address, and telephone number of facility;
c. Date, time, and type of incident (e.g., fire, explosion, spill, or other
incident);
d. Name and quantity of waste(s) involved;
e. The extent of injuries, if any;
f. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the
environment, where applicable; and
g. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered wastes and cleanup
material.
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5D SPILL, NON-TRANSPORTATION RELATED - NO WATER CONTACT
Use this response procedure for non-oil spills.
1. ASSESS YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergency response procedures.
2. STOP AND EVALUATE HAZARDS
a. Observe from a safe distance.
b. Try to identify hazardous substance(s) released or spilled. Refer to
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
c. Identify the source and estimated quantity of hazardous substance(s)
released or spilled.
d. Evaluate the hazards such as:
i) Toxic hazards (i.e., vapors);
ii) Explosive hazards;
iii) Inhalation (asphyxiation) hazards;
iv) Environmental hazards; and
v) Other hazards.
If there is any question about the hazards involved, contact your Facility
Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist and/or the Safety, Health
and Claims Department for assistance. Telephone numbers for the
Environmental contact and the Safety and Health Helpline are listed on
page i of this plan.
DO NOT ENTER AREA OF SPILL UNLESS PROPERLY TRAINED AND
FULLY PROTECTED WITH THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
3. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, take care of any injured. Call an ambulance
or paramedics if necessary.
4. Isolate the spill from human and vehicular contact. Suggested methods:
a. Cones
b. Stanchions and tape
c. Posted sign
5. Begin to fill out Scene:Management Checklist (Section 8).
6. Notify the Facility Emergency Coordinator - provide with information gathered
in Scene-Management Checklist.
7. Notify supervisor on call.
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8. If the spill poses either a present or potential threat to the health and safety of
people inside or outside the facility property, start evacuation procedures.
9. Contain the release IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY by using one of the
following containment techniques:
a. For relatively small spills, apply absorbent to the surface of the spill
and reapply until there is enough to absorb all the liquid.
b. For'larger spills, IF SAFE TO DO SO, roll the drum so the bung is
rotated upward to stop liquid from spilling, construct earthen dikes or
ditches around the spill to prevent the. discharge from flowing off-site or
into waterways.
c. Prevent discharge into storm drains by sealing off with plastic and/or
earthen dikes.
d. If the discharge has or is likely to reach a waterway, call for the
assistance of a cleanup firm (listed in Section 4E) who can deploy
booms, sorbent booms, or underflow dams.
10. IF ABLE TO DO SO SAFELY, clean up the spill using the following steps and
the proper personal protective equipment:
a. Contain all free-flowing liquids with proper absorbent compound.
b. Spread an application of absorbent compound over spill area(s). Allow
· a few minutes~for material absorption and then sweep up with stiff
brooms.
c. Spread Second application of absorbent compound over spill area(s).
Allow a few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with
stiff brooms.
d. Place all materials used in spill cleanup in approved containers for
disposal.
e. Properly label all containers for disposal.
11. Decontaminate all equipment used in the cleanup and replace all supplies
used.
12. If the release or spill is unmanageable, contact the local emergency response
agency for assistance and/or utilize an outside contractor to perform the
cleanup. (Refer to the list of emergency cleanup contractors presented in
Section 4E of this plan.)
13. If after proper actions are taken to.contain and clean up the spill, the release
continues to pose either a present or potential hazard to the health and safety
of people inside or outside the facility, or to property or the environment,
notify your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist, who
will assist in notifying the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) and
the local emergency assistance organizations, and provide the following
information:
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a. Date, time, and exact location of the release or threatened release;
b. Name and telephone number of person reporting the spill;
c. The type of hazardous materials involved, if known, in the release or
threatened release;
d. The estimated quantity of released material and/or quantity of material
involved in a threatened release; and
e. A description of the potential hazards, if known, presented by the
hazardous material involved in the release or threatened release.
Document the time and date notification is made and the information provided.
14. Check if material spilled has a Reportable Quantity (RQ) requirement. (Refer
to Appendix F of the PG&E Hazardous Waste Manual for a comprehensive
list of materials which have RQ requirements.)
15. If material spilled has a Reportable Quantity requirement, determine if this
quantity was exceeded. If so:
a. During normal working hours, notify your Facility Emergency
Coordinator or Environmental Specialist.
b. If your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist
cannot be reached, utilize the Environmental Field Services
Department's 24 hour paging system at (800) 874-4043. A call to this
number will page the appropriate environmental support person. After
selecting the appropriate Business Unit, please provide the public
telephone number (including area code) where you can be contacted
during the hour following your call.
c. If the spill occurs after normal working hours or on a weekend or
holiday, contact the National Response Center (NRC) directly and
provide the following information:
i) Date, time, and location of spill;
ii) Name and telephone number of person reporting the spill;
iii) The type and estimated quantity of the spill; and
iv) Response actions taken to contain the spill.
Document date and time of NRC notification and the information provided.
The National Response Center will relay spill information to appropriate state and
federal agencies who will determine whether agency involvement is required. In
most cases, no agency response will be required provided the company has
taken immediate action to contain and clean up the spill.
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d. If you contact the National Response Center directly, notify your
Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist or the
Environmental Field Services Department as soon thereafter as
possible.
6. Complete Scene-Management Checklist (see Section 8).
7. A written report to the appropriate office of the California Department of Toxic.
Substances Control is required within 15 days after the release of hazardous
material which posed'a hazard or potential hazard to human health and
safety, property, or to the environment.
Contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist for help
in preparing this report.
The report should include the following information:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of facility manager;
b. Name, address, and telephone number offacility;
c. Date', time, and .type of incident (e.g., fire, explosion, spill, or other
incident.);
d. Name and quantity of waste(s) involved;
e. The extent of injuries, if any;
f. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the
environment, where applicable; and
g. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered wastes and cleanup
material.
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5E SPILL, NON-TRANSPORTATION RELATED - INVOLVING WATER CONTACT
Use this response procedure for non-oil spills.
If a spill occurs at the facility which may impact a nearby water body (creek, river,
pond, marsh, or other water body), follow these procedures:
1. ASSESS YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergency response procedures.
2. sToP AND EVALUATE HAZARDS.
a. Observe from a safe distance.
b.Try to identify hazardous substance(s) released or spilled. Refer to
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
c. Identify the source and estimated quantity of hazardous substance(s)
released or spilled.
d. Evaluate the hazards such as:
i) Toxic hazards (i.e., vapors);
ii) Explosive hazards;
iii)Inhalation (asphyxiation) hazards;
iv) Environmental hazards; and
v) Other hazards.
If there is any question about the hazards involved, contact your Facility
Emergency COordinator or Environmental Specialist and/or the Safety,
Health and Claims Department for assistance. Telephone numbers for the
Environmental contact and the Safety and Health Helpline are listed on
page i of this plan.
DO NOT ENTER AREA OF SPILL UNLESS PROPERLY TRAINED AND
FULLY PROTECTED WITH THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
3. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, take care of any injured. Call an ambulance or
paramedics if necessary.
4. Isolate spill from human and vehicular contact. Suggested methods:
a. Cones
b. Stanchions and tape
c. Posted sign
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5. Begin to fill out Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
6. Notify the Facility Emergency Coordinator or alternate - provide with
O information gathered in the Scene Management Checklist.
7. Notify supervisor on call.
8. If the spill poses either a present or potential threat to the health and safety of
people inside or outside the facility property, start evacuation procedures.
9. Try to prevent the situation from worsening by stopping the release and/or
diverting the release away from the water body. DO SO ONLY IF IT CAN BE
DONE SAFELY using the proper personal protective equipment.
Stop the release.
a. Shut valves, stop processes or operations where necessary.
b. Divert spill runoff into containers.
Prevent release from entering water body by using:
a. Booms,
b. Spill pads,
c. Absorbent,
d. Flow diversion, and/or
e. Trenches.
0. Cdntain the release IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY by using one of the
following containment techniques.
a. For relatively small spills, apply absorbent to the surface of the spill
and reapply until there is enough to absorb all the liquid.
b. For larger spills, build earthen dikes or ditches around the spill to
prevent the discharge from flowing off-site or into waterways.
c. Prevent discharge into storm drains by sealing off with plastic and/or
earthen dikes. ,
d. IF THE DISCHARGE HAS OR IS LIKELY TO REACH A WATERWAY,
OR IS UNMANAGEABLE, go to paragraph 13 (and skip paragraphs 11
and 12).
1. IF ABLE TO DO SO SAFELY, clean up the spill using the following steps:
a. Contain all free-flowing 'liquids with proper absorbent compound.
b. Spread an application of absorbent compound over spill area(s). Allow
a few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with stiff
brooms.
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c. Spread second applicat'ion of absorbent compound over spill area(s).
Allow a few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with
stiff brooms.
d. Place all contaminated materials used in the cleanup in
an
approved
container for disposal.
e. Properly label all containers.
12. Decontaminate all equipment used in the cleanup and replace all emergency
supplies.
13. If the release or spill is unmanageable, contact the local emergency response
agency for assistance and/or utilize an outside contractor to perform the
cleanup. (Refer to the list of emergency cleanup contractors presented in
Section 4E of this plan.) ,
14 If the spill has'entered or threatens a water body, the Environmental
Specialist will assist the Facility Emergency Coordinator in notifying the
nearest Regional Water Quality Control Board office within 24 hours of
becoming aware of the circumstances.
15. If the spilled hazardous material has entered or threatens a body of water,
and the material spilled has a Reportable Quantity (RQ) requirement,
determine if this quantity was exceeded. (Refer to Appendix F of the PG&E
Hazardous Waste Manual for a comprehensive list of materials which have
RQ requirements.)
a. During normal working hours, notify your Facility Emergency
Coordinator or Environmental Specialist.
b. If your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist
cannot be reached, utilize the Environmental Field Services
Department's 24 hour paging system at (800) 874-4043. A call to this
number will page the appropriate environmental support person. After
. selecting the appropriate Business Unit, please provide the public
telephone number (including area code) where you can be contacted
during the hour following your call.
c. If the spill occurs after normal working hours or on a weekend or
holiday, contact the National Response Center (NRC) directly and
provide the following information:
i) Date, time, and location of spill;
ii) Name and telephone number of persor~ reporting the spill;
iii)The type and estimated quantity of spill; and
iv) Response actions taken to contain the spill.
Document date and time of NRc notification and the information provided.
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The National Response Center will relay spill information to appropriate state
and federal agencies who will determine whether agency involvement is
required. In most cases, no agency response will be required provided the
company has taken immediate action to contain and clean up the spill.
d. If you contact the National Response Center directly, notify your
Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist or the
Environmental Field Services Department as soon thereafter as
possible.
16. If after proper actions are taken to contain and cleanup the spill, it continues
to pose either a present or potential threat to the health and safety of people
inside or outside the facility property, or to property or the environment, your
Environmental Specialist will assist the Facility Emergency Coordinator in
notifying the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) and the local
emergency assistance or~ganizations., and provide the following information:
a. Date, time, and exact location of the release or threatened release;
b. Name and telephone number of person reporting the spill;
c.. The type of hazardous materials involved, if known, in the release or
threatened release;
d. The estimated quantity of released material and/or quantity of material
involved in a threatened release; and
e. A description of the potential hazards, if known, presented by the
hazardous material involved in the release or threatened release;
Document the time and date notification is made and information provided.
17. For procedures on how to handle media inquiries, refer to Section 5L,
Responding to News Media Inquiries.
18. Complete Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
19. If the release of hazardous material has entered or threatens a water body,
the Environmental Field Services Department will assist the Facility
Emergency Coordinator submit to the Regional Water Quality Control Board
a written report containing the following information:
a. A description of the release and its cause(s);
b. The period of release, including exact dates and times;
If the release has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and
d. Steps taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the
release.
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20. A written report to the appropriate office of the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control is required within 15 days after the release of a
hazardous material which posed a hazard or potential hazard to human
health and safety, property, or to the environment.
Contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist for
assistance in preparing this report.
The report should include the following information:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of facility manager;
b. Name, address, and telephone number of facility;
c. Date, time, and type of incident (e.g., fire, explosion, spill, or other
incident.)
d. Name and quantity of waste(s) involved;
e. The extent of injuries, if any;
f. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human 'health or the
environment, where applicable; and
g. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered wastes and cleanup
material.
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5F SPILL, TRANSPORTATION RELATED - INVOLVING COMPANY VEHICLE
NOTE: A transportation incident includes any spill happening during the transport and
the loading or unloading of a hazardous substance onto or from a vehicle.
1. ASSESS YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergency response procedures.
2. STOP AND EVALUATE HAZARDS.
a. Observe from a safe distance.
b. Try to identify hazardous substance(s) released or spilled. Refer to Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
c. Identify the source and estimated quantity of hazardous substance(s)
released or spilled.
d. Evaluate the hazards such as:
i) Toxic hazards (i.e., vapors);
ii) Explosive hazards;
iii)Inhalation (asphyxiation) hazards;
iv) Environmental hazards; and
v) Other hazards.
If there i§ any question about the hazards involved, contact your Facility
Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist and/or the Safety,
Health and Claims Department for assistance. Telephone numbers for the
Environmental contact and the Safety and Health Helpline are listed on
page i of this plan.
DO NOT ENTER AREA OF SPILL UNLESS PROPERLY TRAINED AND FULLY
PROTECTED WITH THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
3. If the spilled material is oil and the facility has a Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, refer to it for response instructions and notification
procedures. The SPCC Plan is located at the Facility.
4. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, Take care of any injured. Call an ambulance or
paramedics if necessary.
5. If the spill poses either a present or potential threat to the health and safety of
people inside or outside the facility property, start evacuation procedures.
6. Isolate the spill from human or vehicular contact. Suggested methods:
a. Cones
b. Stanchions or tape
c. Posted sign
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7. Begin to fill out Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
8. Call your Facility Emergency Coordinator - provide with information gathered in
Scene-Management Checklist.
9. Notify the supervisor on call.
10. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, isolate the source of the spill and take actions to
prevent further release.
a. Shut valves.
b. Prevent release from entering water body.
11. Contain the release IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY by using one of the following
containment techniques:
a. For relatively small spills, apply absorbent to the surface of the hazardous
substance and apply enough to absorb all the liquid.
b. For larger spills, construct earthen dikes or ditches around the spill to
prevent the discharge from flowing off-site or into waterways.
c. Prevent discharge into storm drains by sealing off with plastic and/or earthen
dikes.
d. If the discharge has or is likely to reach a waterway, call for the assistance of
a cleanup firm which is listed in Section 4E, who can deploy booms, sorbent
booms, or underflow dams.
12. IF ABLE TO DO SO SAFELY, clean up the spill using the following steps:
a. Contain all free-flowing liquids with proper absorbent compound.
b. Spread an application of absorbent compound over spill area(s). Allow a few
minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with stiff brooms.
c. Spread second application of absorbent compound over spill area(s). Allow a
few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with stiff brooms.
d. Place all materials used in spill cleanup in approved containers for disposal.
e. Properly label all containers for disposal.
f. Decontaminate all equipment used in the cleanup and replace all supplies
used.
13. If the release or spill is unmanageable, contact the local emergency response
agency for assistance and/or utilize an outside contractor to perform the cleanup.
(Refer to the list of emergency cleanup contractors presented in Section 4E of
this plan.)
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14. If the spill occurs on a public road or highway, notify the California Highway Patrol
(CHP), Sacramento, utilizing the 911 telephone number. NOTE THE TIME
NOTIFICATION IS MADE. If the spill occurs on a public road within city limits,
notify the fire department or 911.
15. If the spill has entered or threatens a water body, the Environmental Specialist
will assist the Facility Emergency Coordinator in notifying the nearest Regional
Water Quality Control Board office within 24 hours of becoming aware of the
circumstances.
16. ~f after proper actions are taken to contain and cleanup the spill, it continues to
pose either a present or potential threat to the health and safety of people inside
or outside the facility property, or to property or the environment, notify the
California Office of Emergency Services (OES) and local emergency response
organizations and provide the following information:.
a. Date, time, and exact location of the release or threatened release;
b. Name and telephone number of person reporting the spill;
c. The type of hazardous materials involved, if known, in the release or
threatened release;
d. The estimated quantity of released material and/or quantity of material
involved in a threatened release; and
e. A description of the potential hazards, if known, pres, ented by the hazardous
material involved in the release or threatened release.
Document the time and date notification is made and information provided.
17. Check if the material spilled has a Reportable Quantity (RQ) requirement. (Refer
to Appendix F of PG&E's Hazardous Waste Manual for a comprehensive list of
materials which have RQ requirements.)
18. If the material spilled has a Reportable Quantity requirement, determine if this
quantity was exceeded. If so:
a. During normal working hours, notify your Facility Emergency Coordinator or
Environmental Specialist.
b. Contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist. If
your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist cannot be
reached, utilize the Environmental Field Services Department's 24 hour
paging system at (800) 874-4043. A call to this number will page the
appropriate environmental support person. After selecting the appropriate
Business Unit, please provide the public telephone number (including area
code) where you can be contacted during the hour following your call.
c. If the spill occurs after normal working hours or on a weekend or holiday,
contact the National Response Center (NRC) directly and give the NRC the
following information:
i) Date, time, and location of spill;
ii) Name and telephone number of person reporting the spill;
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iii) The type and estimated quantity of spill; and
iv) Response actions taken to contain the spill.
Document the date and time notification is made and the information
provided.
The National Response Center will relay spill information to appropriate state
and federal agencies who will determine whether agency involvement is
required.
In most cases, no agency response Will be required provided the company
has taken immediate action to contain and clean up the spill.
d. If you contact the National Response Center directly, notify your Facility
Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist or the Environmental
Field Services Department as soon thereafter as possible.
19. Complete the Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
20. A written report to the appropriate office of the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control is required within 15 days after the release of a hazardous
material which posed a hazard or potential hazard to human health and safety,
property, or to the environment.
Contact the Environmental Sp, ecialist for your area for assistance in preparing
this report.
The report should include the following information:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of facility manager;
b. Name, address, and telephone number of facility;
c. Date, time, and type of incident (e.g., fire, explosion, spill, and other
incidents);
d. Name and quantity of waste(s) involved;
e. The extent of injuries, if any;
f. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the
environment, where applicable; and
g. Estimated quantity and dispositio, n of recovered wastes and cleanup
material.
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5G SPILL, TRANSPORTATION RELATED - INVOLVING NON-COMPANY VEHICLE
If the non-Company vehicle is carrying hazardous substances either to or from a
PG&E facility and a spill occurs, a PG&E employee is to monitor the incident and
remain on the scene to provide information on the material(s) involved to emergency
response teams.
1. ASSESS YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergency response procedures,
2. STOP, IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE HAZARDS.
a. Observe from a safe distance.
b. Try to identify hazardous substance(s) released or spilled. Refer to Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
c. Identify the source and estimated quantity of hazardous
substance(s)released or spilled.
d. Evaluate the hazards such as:
i) Toxic hazards (i.e., vapors);
ii) Explosive hazards;
iii) Inhalation (asphyxiation) hazards;
iv) Environmental hazards; and
v) Other hazards.
If there is any question about the hazards involved, contact your Facility
Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist and/or the Safety,
Health and Claims Department for assistance. Telephone numbers for the
Environmental contact and the Safety and Health Helpline are listed on
page i of this plan.
DO NOT ENTER AREA OF SPILL UNLESS PROPERLY TRAINED AND FULLY
PROTECTED WITH THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
3. IF SAFE TO DO SO, take care of any injured. Call an ambulance or paramedics if
necessary.
4. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, attempt to isolate the spill from human or other
vehicular traffic. Suggested methods:
a. Cones
b. Stanchions and tape
c. Posted sign
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5. Begin to fill out Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8)..
O 6. Call your Facility Emergency Coordinator (or alternate) and provide information
gathered in Scene-Management Checklist.
7. Notify the supervisor on call.
8. If spill occurs on a public road or highway, make sure that the vehicle operator
notifies the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Sacramento utilizing the 911
emergency telephone number. If spill occurs on a public road within city limits,
notify the local Fire Department or 911.
NOTE THE TIME THIS NOTIFICATION IS MADE.
If vehicle operator is injured and is unable to make this notification, the PG&E
employee on the scene places the call to the CHP or local fire department.
9. Notify the vehicle operator's company headqua~rters (if known) of incident.
10. Stay on the scene until the spill has been controlled and/or cleaned up and
provide information as needed to assist emergency response teams.
11. Complete Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8). Note particularly the
vehicle's company name, driver's name, and cause of incident.
,
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5. H. ~
J
5H SPILL, OIL AND/OR PCBs
This response procedure is to be followed (1) in the event of an oil spill at this facility, and
(2) if a facility does not have a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan
on file. Oil spills include spills involving PCB's, .qasoline, diesel and fuel oil, hydraulic,
lubricatinq and insulatin.q oils, condensate, pipeline liquids, turbine oil, solvents, antifreeze.,
and other similar petroleum products. In the case of a spill involving oil that could or does
contain PCB's, consult the Utility Operations Standard S2320 for further detail on how to
handle this type of spill.
1. First Employee at the Scene
a. The responsibilities of an employee arriving at the scene of an oil spill, or
associated emergency are as follows:
i) Observe from a safe distance.
ii) Identify hazards.
iii)Restrict access to the spill area.
iv) Call for assistance. Provide the Facility Emergency Coordinator or
Supervisor with the following information:
a) Your name and telephone number;
b) Any injuries;
c) Location and type of spill;
d) Source and cause of spill, i~: known;
e/ Fire or explosion risk;
f) Actions taken to stop/contain the release; and
g) Notify fire department if needed.
v) if safe to er~ter the srea, take care of any injured. Call an ambulance or
paramedic if necessary.
vi) if safe to do so, stop the source of the discharge. Note: If material is
unknown, can cause immediate hazards to life or health, is producing
fumes, vapors, and/or other discharges, never enter the area without
the proper personal protective equipment and support persons.
This may involve:
-shutting off equipment or pumps;
- plugging a hole in operating equipment or a tank;
- closing a valve; and/or
- righting an overturned container or piece of operating equipment.
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Simultaneously pursue containment of the discharge with the following
containment techniques:
For relatively small spills, apply absorbent to the surface of the spill
enough to absorb all the liquid.
For larger spills, construct earthen dikes or ditches around the spill
to prevent the discharge from flowing off-site or into waterways.
Prevent discharge into storm drains by sealing off with plastic
and/or earthen dikes.
vii) Remain at the scene to prevent other people or vehicles from entering
the emergency area until relieved by the Facility Emergency
Coordinator.
2. Initial Emergency Coordinator Action
a. The Facility Emergency Coordinator must gather as much information as
possible to assess the magnitude and severity of the spill in order to initiate
appropriate actions. This may involve telephone calls to operations or
maintenance personnel who may have seen the spill or to office personnel
who can assist in collection of resources such as Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS), Facility Environmental Emergency Plan (FEEP) or Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), or North American
Emergency Response Guidebook.
0b. The Facility Emergency Coordinator then goes to the scene of the spill to
initiate an appropriate response plan.
3. Response Plan Developed and Implemented
a. Identify if any injuries have occurred and that proper actions have been
taken.
b. Assess the possible hazard to human health, property, or the environment.
i) Isolate spill from human or vehicular contact (use cones, stanchions,
and tape; post signs). Order all personnel not involved with the cleanup
operation to leave the area.
ii) If the emergency threatens human health and evacuation is the
appropriate action, activate alarms or communications systems to notify
effected and/or all personnel.
iii) If the emergency threatens human health outside the facility boundaries
and local areas must be evacuated, notify the state Office of Emergency
Services (OES) and the local emergency assistance organizations
(listed on page i).
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An immediate verbal report of any release or threatened release which
poses a present or potential danger to human health and safety, property or
the environment must be reported to the Administering Agency and the
California Office of Emergency Services; See page ii, for telephone
numbers.
The verbal notification should include the following information:
Name and telephone number of person reporting release;
Name and address of the facility;
- Time and type of incident;
Location of the release;
Hazardous material and estimate of the quantity;
Extent of injuries; and
Potential hazards (if known).
Document this notification in Section 8.
iv) Arrange to have an emergency response contractor or Safety Health
and Claims representative conduct air monitoring (if required) to
determine Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) and Threshold Limit Value
(TLV).
v) Stop procesSes or operations where necessary. Continue to monitor for
leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation or release, ruptures in pipe's or
valves.
vi) Isolate affected containers or equipment.
vii) Remove non-affected, potentially hazardous materials.
c. Identify what material is involved.
i) If spilled oil is suspected of being contaminated by PCBs, identify the
PCB concentration. If this information is not readily available on the
equipment or from the office records, samples must be taken and sent
immediately for laboratory analysis. All spills of unknown oil from oil-
filled equipment shall be handled as if it is a Iow concentration PCB spill
(50 ppm or greater, but less than 500 ppm and less than one pound of
pure PCBs by weight) until test results are available.
ii) PCB notification, cleanup, documentation and transportation
requirements:
For any spill, immediately contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator
or Environmental Specialist. If your Facility Emergency Coordinator or
Environmental Specialist cannot be reached, utilize the Environmental
Field Services Department's 24 hour paging system at (800) 874-4043.
A call to this number will page the appropriate environmental support
person. After selecting the appropriate Business Unit, please provide
the public telephone number (including area code) where you can be
contacted during the hour following your call.
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The Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist will
make the notifications to the following agencies as appropriate:
National Response Center 800-424-8802
State Office of Emergency Services 800-852-7550
EPA Region IX (only notify if spill contains 415-744-2000
50 ppm or greater or one pound or more
PCBs by weight )
Local Regional Water Quality Control Board 559-445-5116
Any additional local agencies where the
facility has previously agreed to provide
notification
The local Environmental Specialist will also assist in making external
· notification for any spills that enter or threaten to enter surface or
groundwater or onto any grazing land or edible crops.
Property owners/residents should be notified of the spill and the cleanup
activities that the company will be doing.
iii) Mineral Oil Spills (PCB less than 5 ppm),
a) Cleanup:
1) Cleanup shall be completed as soon as practical, but
should be initiated within 48 hours of notification.
2) Use absorbent material to collect freestanding liquids for
deposit in approved containers.
3) Remove soil and vegetation to clean up all visible traces of
liquid and deposit in approved containers.
4) Double wash/rinse all solid surfaces such as walls,
sidewalks, streets, cars, or other surfaces, capturing waste
liquid with absorbents for deposit in approved containers.
5) Manage all cleanup material and debris as state
hazardous waste.
6) Post cleanup sampling is not required. However, local
agencies may request additional sampling.
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b) Documentation:
Records and test shall be retained at each local
reports
headquarters for a minimum of five years (after five years
records should be archived). It is suggested that this
documentation be retained in a file by site address.
Documentation that should be retained includes copies of
PCB/oil spill or Leak Report (Form 62-3685), site diagrams,
laboratory test reports, emergency job estimates, accident
report forms, and hazardous waste manifests.
c) Transportation:
Waste mineral oil is considered a hazardous waste in California
and is subject to all hazardous waste transportation
requirements. It is required that a PCB Shipping Paper or a Bill
of Lading be used to identify the load when transporting back to
the local service centedheadquarters.
iv) California Regulated PCB Spills (5 ppm or greater but less than
50 ppm):
a) Cleanup:
Cleanup procedure for mineral oil spills (PCB less than 5 ppm)
also applies to California Regulated PCB spills.
b) Documentation:
Documentation procedures and requirements for mineral oil
spills (PCB below 5 ppm) also applies to California Regulated
PCB spills.
c) Transportation:
A PCB Shipping Paper is required for all shipments from the
field to the nearest service center. The vehicle must also have
a copy of the current Hazardous Materials Transportation
License issued annually by the CHP, a copy of Guide 171 from
the Department of Transportation North American Emergency
Response Guidebook, and a copy of the PCB Transportation
Variance.
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v) Federal Low Concentration PCB Spills (50 ppm or greater but less than
500 ppm, and less than one pound of pure PCBs by weight):
O a) Cleanup:
1) Cleanup shall be completed within 48 hours of when the
Company is first made aware of the spill. Completion of
cleanup may only be delayed beyond 48 hours in case of
civil emergency, adverse weather conditions, lack of
access or emergency operating conditions. The
occurrence of a spill on a weekend or overtime cost are
not acceptable reasons to delay cleanup.
2) Use absorbent materia. I to collect freestanding liquids for
deposit in approved containers.
3) Remove soil and vegetation to clean up all visible traces of
liquid or stains plus a one foot lateral buffer and deposit in
approved containers. Restore property to its original
condition.
4) Double wash/rinse all solid surfaces such as walls,
sidewalks, streets, cars, or other surfaces, capturing waste
liquid with absorbents for deposit in approved containers.
5) When easily replaceable property such as furniture, toys,
clothes, or other items are contaminated, it is
O recommended that items be rather than
these
replaced
decontaminated.
6) Manage all cleanup material and debris as federal
hazardous waste.
7) Post cleanup sampling is not required. However, local
agencies may request additional sampling.
8) For known spills where it is difficult to determine the spill
boundaries by visible traces, the Company is required to
use a statistical sampling method to determine the spill
boundaries. Contact your local Environmental Specialist
for advice on how to do the sampling. Examples of where
this situation may occur are spills on wet ground or where
oil is sprayed under high pressure. If statistical sampling
is used to determine the spill boundaries, then it must also
be used for post cleanup testing.
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b) Documentation:
The documentation procedures and requirements for mineral oil
spills (PCB less than 5 ppm) also applies to Federal Iow
concentration PCB spills. Additionally, the PCB/Oil Spill or Leak
Report (Form 62-3685) shall be completed and must include a
signature of the responsible supervisor in the Cleanup
Certification block. This form shall be included in the
documentation retained.
c) Transportation:
1) A PCB Shipping Paper is required for all shipments from
the field to the nearest service center. The vehicle must
also have a copy of the current Hazardous Materials
Transportation License issued annually by the CHP, a
copy of Guide 171 from the Department of Transportation
North American Emergency Response Guidebook, and a
copy of the PCB Transportation Variance. All approved
containers (holding waste equipment, insulating fluid or
spill debris of unknown concentration) known to contain 50
ppm or greater PCB shall be marked with an EPA "Caution
PCB" adhesive label (ML label). Non-leaking, in-service
electrical equipment with le, ss than 500 ppm PCB are not
O required to be marked with the ML label.
2) Transport vehicles loaded with PCB containers (not
transformers) with 45 kg or 99.4 lbs. (13-1/2 gallons) or
more of PCB's (50 ppm or greater) in the liquid phase or
one or more PCB transformer(s) (500 ppm or greater)
must display the EPA "Caution PCB" label on the front,
rear, and sides of the vehicle.
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vi) Federal High Concentration PCB Spills (500 ppm or greater, or one
pound or more of pure PCBs by weight):
a) Cleanup:
1) Cleanup shall be initiated within 24 hours of when the
Company is first made aware of the spill. It is expected
that every effort will be made to clean up high
concentration spills expeditiously. Initiation of cleanup
may only be delayed beyond 24 hours in case of civil
emergency, adverse weather conditions, lack of access or
emergency operating conditions. If start of cleanup is
delayed beyond 24 hours, records must be kept that
indicate the type and duration of circumstances that
precluded rapid response. The occurrence of a spill on a
weekend or overtime cost are not acceptable reasons to
delay cleanup.
2) For spills in this category, the first company representative
at the spill site must barricade and restrict an area
encompassing all visible traces plus at least a 3 foot
lateral buffer and place a clear visible sign advising
persons to avoid the area.
3) Use absorbent material to collect freestanding liquids for
O d'eposit in approved containers.
4) Remove soil and vegetation to clean up all visible traces of
liquid or stains plus a three foot lateral buffer and a
minimum ten inches depth. Deposit contaminated
material and debris in approved containers. Restore
property to its original condition.
5) Double wash/rinse all solid surfaces such as walls,
sidewalks, streets, cars, or other surfaces, capturing waste
liquid with absorbents for deposit in approved containers.
6) When easily replaceable prOperty such as furniture, toys,
clothes, or other items are contaminated, it is recommended
that these items be replaced rather than decontaminated.
7) Manage all cleanup material and debris as federal
hazardous waste.
8) Post cleanup testing is necessary to verify that PCB
contamination is below 10 ppm for soil and 10 micrograms
per 100 square centimeters for solid surfaces. Because of
the complexity of post cleanup test sampling, this activity
shall be coordinated by the Facility Emergency
Coordinator using the local Environmental Specialist and
resources from Technical and Ecological Services or a
qualified PCB spill cleanup contractor.
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9) For known spills where it is difficult to determine the spill
boundaries by visible traces, the Company is required to
statistical method to determine the
use
a
sampling
spill
boundaries. Contact your local Environmental Specialist
for advice on how to do the sampling. Examples of where
this situation may occur are spills on wet ground or where
oil is sprayed under high pressure. If statistical sampling
is used to determine the spill boundaries, then it must also
be used for post cleanup testing.
b) Documentation:
The documentation procedures and requirements for mineral oil
spills (PCB less than 5 ppm) also applies to Federal high
concentration PCB spills. Additionally, the PCB/Oil Spill or Leak
Report (Form 62-3685) shall be completed and must include a
signature of the responsible supervisor in the Cleanup Certification
block. This form shall be included in the documentation which is
retained.
c) Transportation:
1) A PCB Shipping Paper is required for all shipments from
the field to the nearest service center. The vehicle must
also have a copy of the current Hazardous Materials
Transportation License isSued annually by the CHP, a
copy of Guide 171 from the Department of Transportation
North American Emergency R. esponse Guidebook, and a
copy of the annual PCB Transportation Variance. All
approved containers that hold waste equipment, leaking
in-service equipment, insulating fluid or spill debris known
to contain 50 ppm or greater PCB shall be marked with an
EPA "Caution PCB" adhesive label (ML label). Non-
leaking, in-service transformers are not required to be
marked with the ML label unless their PCB concentration
is 500 ppm or greater.
2) Transport vehicles loaded with PCB containers (not
transformers) with 45 kg or 99.4 lbs (13-1/2 gallons) or
more of PCBs (50 ppm or greater) in the liquid phase or
one or more PCB transformer(s) (500 ppm or greater)
must display the EPA "Caution PCB" label on the front,
rear, and sides of the vehicle.
vii) Sampling Requirements:
Spill classification is based on the PCB concentration in an oil sample
taken from the source of the spill, not the concentration of PCB's in the
material onto which the PCB's were spilled. Only random post cleanup
samples are to be taken for Iow federal concentration PCB spills but
rigorous sampling is required by the EPA for (1) pre cleanup sampling
data when necessary to establish spill boundaries or (2) post cleanup
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samples for high concentration PCB spills. The complete rigorous
sampling procedure manuals issued by the EPA are available upon
request from the Operations Maintenance and Construction Department
or the Technical and Ecological Services (TES) Department in San
Ramon. For assistance in taking rigorous samples, phone the TES
Department at (925) 820-2000 and state that a chemical spill has
occurred.
viii) Identify personal protective equipment which may be required in the
area.
ix) Evaluate the resources needed, such as manpower, equipment, and
cleanup materials, and call for outside contractor assistance if needed.
Cleanup/Disposal Resources are listed in Section 4E.
The Facility Emergency Coordinator is responsible for determining when
a cleanup is complete. Depending on the nature and magnitude of the
spill, this decision may be made in consultation with state/local agencies
having jurisdiction in the affected area.
x) Determine actions needed to successfully complete containment and
cleanup efforts. Establish an exclusion zone (work area where spill has
been identified), a contamination reduction zone (where
decontamination procedures are conducted and contaminated
protective clothing can be removed), and a support zone (where ,
persons can wait in a clean environment).
Assemble the emergency response personnel and' provide a briefing
detailing the cleanup procedures, protective clothing to be worn, and
equipment to be used. Cleanup efforts must be undertaken to restore
the affected area to its pre-spill condition to the maximum extent
possible.
a) For relatively small spills, absorbent will be applied and re-applied
until there is enough to absorb all the liquid. This material will be
picked up with stiff brooms and shovels and placed in approved
waste containers for disposal in accordance with applicable
regulations.
b) For spills in buildings or on paved areas, a second application of
absorbent will be spread over the contaminated area and swept
with stiff brooms to remove residues which may remain. Spill debris
and cleanup materials will be placed in approved containers for
disposal in accordance with applicable regulations.
c) Spill debris and cleanup materials will be placed in approved
containers for disposal in accordance with applicable regulations.
Soil which has been removed will be placed in approved waste
containers for disposal in accordance with applicable regulations.
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d) For spills in catchment basins or oil retention Ponds, the oil will be
removed by using absorbents or with the assistance of a cleanup
O If the is small, rolls of 3M "Sorbent"
company.
spill
relatively
Type
100 or equivalent will be cut into manageable lengths and floated
on the surface of the water to absorb the oil. For larger spills,
cleanup companies may use skimming and separation devices or
sorbents.
After the surface of the water has been cleaned, 3M "Sorbent"
Type 156 sheets or equivalent will be used to scrub the walls of the
basin at the water line. Oil and oily water will be collected for
disposal in accordance with applicable regulations.
e) Decontaminate all equipment and surfaces.
xi) Obtain general release information and record it using the Scene
Management Checklist in Section 8.
xii) Identify appropriate company and agency notification requirements.
4. Proper Handling of Hazardous Waste:
After completion of cleanup, contaminated disposable protective clothing will be
removed by cleanup personnel immediately and placed in an approved waste
container for disposal. Gloves will be removed, and hands will be thoroughly
cleaned with waterless hand cleaner or soap and water and wiped with rags and
O towels, and c~ther material will be in
paper
Rags
waste
placed
approved
waste
containers for disposal in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
All oil, hazardous materials, and cleanup debris recovered from a spill will be
considered hazardous waste unless it is demonstrated to be non hazardous and
must be disposed of according to applicable state and federal regulations.
Contact your Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Facility Emergency Coordinator, or
Environmental Specialist for determination of proper waste, disposal methods.
5. Follow-Up Actions:
a. Decontaminate all equipment or other contaminated surfaces.
b. Restock all emergency spill control equipment and supplies to maintain the
inventory listed.
c. Critique spill response actions to identify measures to avoid future incidents
and to improve the efficiency of future spill cleanup actions.
6. Document Response Actions:
Reportable oil spills and hazardous materials releases must be carefully
documented so that sufficient information is available to appropriate agencies.
Information concerning the spill should be recorded on the Oil Spill Report and
should include photographs for major spills when appropriate.
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Send a copy of the completed Spill Report to the appropriate Facility Emergency
Coordinator or Environmental Specialist and file the original in the Facility
Records.
7. Follow-Up Reporting:
Notify the Company Law Department of any environmental release (air, ground
or water) that must be reported to a federal, state or local agency; any
environmental release which attracts media attention; or any discovery of
significant historic contamination at a PG&E site. This information must be
reported verbally as soon as possible with written follow up notification no later
than one work day after the incident.
Contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist for
assistance in filing the required written agency notifications described below.
a. If a hazardous waste was the released substance, Immediately telephone
the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and the local
authorities that the cleanup has been completed and that all emergency
response equipment is cleaned, ready for reuse, and restocked for future
use.
b. A written report must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) within 60 days whenever a facility has:
' i) more than 1,000 gallons of oil into navigable waters in a
Discharged
single spill event,
ii) Discharged oil in two reportable events within any 12-month period.
The report must be submitted to the Region IX Administrator at the following
address:
Environmental Protection Agency
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
c. A written report must be submitted to the Regional Water Quality Control
Board when a spill has entered or threatened a water body. The address is:
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
Fresno Office
3614 East Ashlan Ave.
Fresno; CA 93726
d. If.a hazardous waste was the released substance, a written report must be
submitted to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control within
15 days of a spill that posed a hazard or potential hazard to human health,
property, or the environment, address is: Tkie
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Chief Northern Calif. Section, Region 1
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10151 Croydon Way, Suite 3
OSacramento, CA 95827-2106
e. The California Office of Emergency Services form entitled "Emergency
Release Follow-Up Notice Reporting Form or appropriate letter" must be
prepared and submitted within 30 days of the date of the release to:
Chemical Emergency Planning and Response Commission
3650 Schriever Avenue
Mather, CA 95655
f. In addition, a written follow-up report to the California Office of Emergency
Services is required for spills onto land greater than 42 gallons or any
amount entering or threatening to enter waters of the State.
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51 BOMB THREAT
The majority of bomb threats are made to disrupt normal business activities rather than to
warn of the existence of an actual explosive device. Often the number of such calls
increases after bombings or similar events receive press attention or notoriety. When a
call is made to warn about the existence of an actual bomb, the caller's intent is to insure
that no one is injured. As a result, the caller normally provides sufficient time and warning
and will frequently call back to ensure that the threat is taken seriously. Where injury to
personnel is the objective, as in the instance of attacks perpetrated by terrqrists, warnings
are virtually never given.
However, irrespective of the caller's intent, each organization should establish procedures
in a bomb threat plan which should be implemented in the event of a bomb threat. The
primary goal in dealing with bomb threats is to ensure the maximum safety of company
personnel. In order to do, preplanning, training, and retraining are the key elements in
dealing with bomb threats as they may be received by anyone at any time.
The receipt of a bomb threat can be unnerving. It is, therefore, important that the recipient
of such a call attempt to remain calm and deal with the caller in a confident manner. When
possible, use the Report of Bomb Threat form (see page 5-41) as an outline to record
pertinent data. This form should be referred to during bomb threat training in order to
familiarize personnel with its content.
to Receipt of Bomb Threats
The call recipient shOuld note the time of the call and attempt to ascertain the following
information:
a) Where is the bomb?
b) When is it set to go off?
c) What does it look like?
d) Why is the caller doing this?
e) Unusual voice characteristics, gender of the caller, and
background sounds.
2. Facility Searches
Notify a Supervisor present at the facility and/or the Department Manager who decides
whether a search should be initiated.
All facilities should .have a search plan which allows searches to be made utilizing
personnel familiar with the site. Notification of these employees should be done by the
appropriate supervisor without unduly alarming other employees. The plan should include
an inspection of the entire facility as well as the outside perimeter.
Employees should be alert to the presence of suspicious packages, bags, or luggage left in
rest rooms, or in other areas to which the general public has access and outside against
building walls.
,, If suspicious packages cannot be identified by return address or other distinguishing
markings, the Corporate Security Department (223-6926) and appropriate law
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enforcement agencies should be notified. In the General Office complex, suspicious
packages should also be reported to Security Control (223-3622).
· The package should be isolated (not handled).
· Radios should not be used to transmit in the proximity of the suspicious package.
The supervisor will initiate a search of the facility:
· If the call indicates that the device will go off at a future time.
· As a general rule, if access to the.general public has been restricted or denied, it
may reasonably be assumed that no one has had the ability to place something
within the facility.
· If an area is not open to the general public, the search should begin in common
areas which are open, e.g., rest rooms, customer services offices, and other
locations to which the general public may have access.
The CorPorate Security Department (4151973-6926 or 81223-6926) should be notified
immediately to assist in coordinating a response that may include:
· Notifying the local police or sheriff's department
° Offering advice as to the appropriate course of action
3. Evacuation
The Department Manager or, in their absence, the next senior individual, will make a
determination whether or not evacuation, partial or complete, is appropriate. If an
evacuation is ordered, the plan should include provisions for an assembly area which is
close, but not co-located With the facility which is the subject of the threat. It should be far
enough from the facilitY or have sufficient cover to ensure safety if there is a detonation.
The assembly area serves as a means of accounting for personnel and providing
instructions where they are to go and when they can return. If an evacuation is ordered,
the plan should include specific actions to be taken to prevent employees or customers
from getting close' to or re-entering the facility until clearance to re-enter is obtained from
the facility manager in coordination with the responding law enforcement agency and/or
Corporate Security Department.
An assembly area coordinator and alternate should be designated. The coordinator should
have a radio or cellular telephone to enable communication and a bull horn.
Additional information is contained at the Company intranet site
(http ://www/CorporateSecu rity/bom b. htm).
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O ~ Pacific Gas and Electric Company 87-52 (Rev. 2/96)
Report of Bomb Threat Corporate Security
Department
DO NOT INTERRUPT THE CALLER EXCEPT TO ASK:
When is it set to explode? What kind is it?
What building? What area or floor?
What does it look like? Why are you doing this?
Who are you?
EXACT LANGUAGE OF THREAT: Use next page if necessary.
Date: Time: Approximate Length of Call:
Received By: Department: Ext.:
Business Unit:
Division: Location:
DESCRIPTION OF CALLER: Male Female Adult Juvenile
Voice Characteristics Speech
[] Loud [] Soft [] Fast [] Slow
[] High Pitched [] Deep [] Stutter [] Distorted
[] Raspy [] Pleasant [] Slurred [] Nasal
[] Intoxicated
Accent I~anner Background Noises
[] Local [] Calm [] Angry [] Office Machines [] Airplanes
[] Foreign (Specify) [] Coherent [] Irrational [] Factory [] Trains
[] Race (Specify) [] Emotional [] Incoherent [] Animals [] Voices
[] Other (Specify) [] Laughing [] Quiet [] Music
[] Party Atmosphere [] Other (Specify)
[] Street Noise
PERSONS TO NOTIFY IMMEDIATELY:
Supervisor or Manager Corporate Security
Police DepartmentJShe~if~s Office
NOTE: Send Copy Corporate Security Department
To:
245 Market Street
Room 1612B-N16A
San Francisco
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5. J.
5J FLASH FLOOD/FLOOD/EXTREMELY HIGH TIDE
FLASH FLOOD
1. If there is time, securely fasten lids and bungs of all hazardous substance
containers at the facility.
2. If there is time, try to secUrely fasten all equipment and hazardous substance
containers firmly in place or move them into buildings to keep them from floating
away in the.rising water.
3. If necessary, EVACUATE all personnel to higher ground. Follow the instructions
of local emergency departments for best evacuation routes.
FLOOD/HIGH TIDE
1. Notify the Facility Emergency Coordinator or alternate and on call supervisor.
2. Make arrangements to transport hazardous wastes to a licensed treatment,
storage, and disposal (TSD) facility by a registered hauler.
3. Transport all hazardous materials to the nearest PG&E facility unaffected by the
approaching flood/high tide.
4. If unable to transport hazardous wastes to a licensed TSD facility, arrange to
transfer your hazardous waste in addition to hazardous materials to the nearest
PG&E facility unaffected by the approaching flood/high tide.
5. Carefully record the following information:
a. Transporter's name;
b. Volume of hazardous waste/materials;
c. Name of facility receiving hazardous waste/materials; and
d. Type and description of hazardous waste/materials.'
6. As a last resort, securely fasten all equipment, hazardous waste containers, and
hazardous material containers in place and tighten all lids and bungs. Try to
transfer containers and other items into facility buildings.
7. If necessary, evacuate all personnel. Follow the instructions of local emergency
departments for evacuation routes.
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5K EARTHQUAKE
DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
Keep run or panic.
1.
calm,
don't
2. Stay where you are. If you are indoors when an earthquake hits, stay indoors.
DO NOT RUN OUTSIDE.
3. If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table, bench, or against inside walls
or doorways. Stay away from glass, windows, and outside doors.
4. Don't use Candles, matches, or other open flames unless you are sure thero is no
danger from escaping gas.
5. If you are outside, move away from buildings, utility wires, overpasses, and trees.
Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops.
6. DO NOT RUN THROUGH OR NEAR BUILDINGS. The greatest danger from
falling debris is just outside doorways and close to outer walls.
"7. If you are in a moving vehicle, stop as quickly as safety permits. Stay in the
vehicle until the shaking stops.
AFTER AN EARTHQUAK1=
1. Check for injuries. Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they
are in immediate danger of further injury.
2. If structui'al damage to the building is suspected, or visually noticed, and/or other
damage to the building which may cause personal injury is noticed, DO NOT
ENTER THE BUILDING until clearance is given by authorized personnel. Local
Officials or the Building Supervisor may require a post-earthquake inspection prior
to re-occupying the building.
3. If quake is severe, shut down all operations as soon as possible.
4. 'Check utility lines and appliances for damage. If you smell gas, open windows
and shut off the main gas valve. See Facility Layout Map, Figure 2-1. Leave the
building and report gas leakage to the Facility Emergency Coordinator or Facility
Supervisor.
5. In the event of FIRE, immediately call the local Fire Department for assistance.
Procedures for responding to a fire are in Sections 5A and 5B of this plan.
6. Check all storage tanks, aboveground and below ground, and associated piping
for damage. Report damage to the Facility Emergency Coordinator or Facility
Supervisor.
7. Check all hazardous materials and hazardous waste storage containers for
damage. Report damage to the Facility Emergency Coordinator or Facility
Supervisor.
8. In the event of a spill of a known or suspected hazardous substance, try to
contain the spill. Procedures for responding to a spill involving a non-vehicle
related hazardous substance are in Sections 50, 5D, 51= and 5H of this plan.
Response to transportation-related spills are in Section 5F and 5G.
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9. Check all gas storage areas, such as CNG refueling stations, for damage or
leakage. Report damage to the Facility Emergency Coordinator or Facility
Supervisor. The Facility Supervisor shall notify appropriate local agencies of
releases and/or the potential fire danger as required.
10. Conduct a complete inspection of the facility to assess extent of damage and the
damage potential of the hazardous materials handled at the facility. Notify the
appropriate local agencies of releases and/or the potential fire danger as
required.
11. If water pipes are damaged, shut off the supply at the main valve. See Facility
Layout Map, Figure 2-1. In addition to drinking water stored in emergency
supplies, water may be obtained from such sources as hot water tanks, toilet
tanks, and melted ice cubes.
12. If electriCal wiring is shorting out, de energize power source at the main service
panel. See Facility Layout Map, Figure 2-1.
13. All PG&E personnel will cooperate with local emergency response officials, and
follow their directions in relation to conditions existing in the community (e.g.,
streets clogged by debris, downed wires, and broken roadways).
14. Check all hazardous materials containers that maY contain any dangerous
material such as blasting caps or detonators for damage. Report damage to the
Facility Emergency Coordinator or Facility Supervisor.
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5L RESPONDING TO NEWS MEDIA INQUIRIES
The media will arrive on the scene immediately following an explosion, spill, fire, gas main
rupture or other catastrophe. An emergency intensifies events for everyone. Therefore,
reSponding to news media inquiries requires special attention.
Reporters arriving on the scene of an emergency will try to gather information from any
available source. The only authorized spokespersons for PG&E are News Department
personnel. All media inquiries are to be immediately directed to the .appropriate News
DePartment person (i.e.: Media representative).
1. Anyone receiving an inquiry from the media regarding environmental aspects of
Company business should immediately direct the inquiry to the Media
Representative or, if unavailable, contact the on-call Corporate Communications
Media Representative at (415) 973-5930.
2. Notify your shift supervisor or department head of the inquiry.
The following are recommendations on how to deal with media representatives.
What you SHOULD do:
a. Do name a specific person as key contact with the PG&E Corporate
Communications Department (Media Representative) and the media.
b. Do call the PG&E Media Representative immediately.
c. Do keep the Media Representative informed of all developments at all times.
d. Do rely on the Media Representative to coordinate with the media at all
times.
e. Do maintain a friendly, cooperative relationship with reporters.
f. Do note all questions asked by the media so that answers can be obtained.
What you should NOT do:
a. Do not "wing it." Respond only if you know the answer.
b. Do not play down the Seriousness of the situation.
c. Do not be falsely optimistic.
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5M NATURAL GAS RELEASES
Use this response procedure for releases involving High and Low Pressure Gas Lines, Gas
Manifolds and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Stations.
1. ASSESS YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergency response procedures.
2. STOP AND EVALUATE HAZARDS.
a. Observe from a safe distance.
b. Try to identify hazardous substance(s) released or spilled. Refer to Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
c. Identify the source and estimated quantity of hazardous substance(s)
released or spilled.
d. Evaluate the hazards such as:
i) Toxic hazards (i.e., vapors);
ii) Explosive hazards;
iii)Inhalation (asphyxiation) hazards;
iv) Environmental hazards; and
v) Other hazards.
If there is any question about the hazards involved, contact your Facility
Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist and/or the Safety, Health
and Claims Department for assistance. Telephone numbers for the
Environmental contact and the Safety and Health Helpline are listed on
page i of this plan.
DO NOT ENTER THE RELEASE AREA UNLESS PROPERLY TRAINED AND
FULLY PROTECTED WITH THE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
3. IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO, take care of any injured and call an ambulance or
paramedics if necessary.
4. Isolate the release from human and vehicular contact. Suggested methods:
a. Cones
b. Stanchions and tape
c. Post a sign
PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE KEPT UPWIND FROM THE
RELEASE.
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5. Notify supervisor on call and the Facility Emergency Coordinator.
6. IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO, reduce or eliminate the source of the release by
actions such as:
O a. Pushing'the CNG Station shutdown buttOn;
b. Contacting Gas operations for assistance with closing the upstream gas
valves; and/or
c. IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO, removing any potential sources of ignition from
the area.
7. Begin to fill out Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
8. If the release poses either a present or potential threat to the health and safety of
people inside or outside the facility property, start evacuation procedures.
9. If the release poses either a present or potential hazard to the health and safety
of people inside or outside the facility, or to property or the environment, notify
your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist who will assist
in notifYing the California Office of Emergency Services (OES), local emergency
assistance organizations and the proper air quality authority, and provide the
following information:
a. Date, time, and exact location of the release or threatened release;
b. Name and telephone number of person reporting the release;
c. The type of hazardous materials involved, if known, in the release or
threatened release;
d. The estimated quantity of released material and/or quantity of material
involved in a threatened release; and
e. A description of the potential hazards, if known, presented by the hazardous
material involved in the release or threatened release. Document the time
and date notification is made and the information provided.
· f. During normal working hours, notify your Facility Emergency Coordinator or
Environmental Specialist.
g. Contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist. If
your Facility Emergency Coordinator Environmental Specialist cannot be
reached, utilize the Environmental Field Services Department's 24 hour
paging system at (800) 874-4043. A call to this number will page the
appropriate environmental support person. After selecting the appropriate
Business Unit, please provide the public telephone number (including area
code) where you can be contacted during the hour following your call.
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10. Contact the appropriate Gas Load Center for PUC reporting evaluation and
reporting assistance. The Gas Load Center will provide PUC reporting services
for natural gas releases that may attract media or public attention and they will
also notify the Gas Distribution Department.
11. Complete Scene-Management Checklist (see Section 8).
12. A written report to the appropriate office of the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control is required within 15 days after the release of a hazardous
material which posed a hazard or potential hazard to human health and safety,
property, or to the environment.
Contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental .Specialist for help in
preparing this report.
The report should include the following information:'
a. Name, address, and telephone number of facility manager;
b. Name, address, and telephone number of facility;
c. Date," time, and type of incident (e.g., fire, explosion, release, spill, or other
discharges);
d. Name and quantity of waste(s) involved (if any);
e. The extent of injuries, if any;
f. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the
environment, where applicable; and
g. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered wastes and cleanup material.
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5N TOXIC CLOUDS
Use this response procedure for releases involving Chemicals that develop into toxic
clouds.
1. Move all personnel indoors immediately or as soon as possible.
2. STOP AND EVALUATE HAZARDS, SUCH AS:
a. Explosive hazards,
b. Inhalation hazards, and
c. Skin exposure hazards.
3. Close and lock all windows and doors (locking strengthens seals).
4. Turn off heating, air conditioning and/or any other ventilation systems.
5. Take care of any injured and call an ambulance or paramedics if necessary.
6. If there are gaps in the windows or doors, they should be sealed with tape or wet
cloths. Larger gaps such as vents, should be sealed with plastic sheeting or foil
and tape.
7. If it is suspected that chemicals are present in the air indoors, respirators with
appropriate cartridges for the chemical of concern should be used if available or
damp cloths should be held over people's nose and mouth.
8. Notify supervisor on call and the Facility Emergency Coordinator.
9. Tune into emergency radio and/or television broadcasts and follow instructions
given by emergency response agencies.
10. Contact Safety Health and Claims Department for further guidance.
11. Evacuate all personnel to an area outside of and upwind of the toxic cloud plume'
only if advised to do so by the Emergency Response Agency or the Safety Health
and Claims Department.
12. Contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist. If your
Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist cannot be reached,
utilize the Environmental Field Services Department's 24 hour paging system at
(800) 874-4043. A call to this number will page the appropriate environmental
support person. After.selecting the appropriate Business Unit, please provide the
public telephone number (including area code) where you can be contacted
during the hour following your call.
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50 RESPIRATORY HAZARDS
Use this response procedure for releases or spills that involve chemicals or materials
that have the potential to generate toxic vapors or act as asphyxiates. Materials
with the potential to generate toxic vapors typically found at PG&E facilities may
include sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte), mercury, paints and solvents. Materials
with known asphyxiate hazards typically found at PG&E facilities include natural gas
(also an explosion/fire hazard), acetylene gas (also an extreme explosion/fire
hazard), vehicle exhaust gases (carbon monoxide), nitrogen gas and enclosed
space containers (including tanks and large pieces of electrical equipment that have
previously contained hazardous materials). Hazards associated with toxic vapors or
asphyxiates are generally greater when releases occur indoors or in enclosed spaces.
1. AssESs YOUR OWN SAFETY PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION.
DO NOT attempt any action which may cause personal injury or
exceeds/contradicts your training in emergency response procedures.
2. STOP, IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE HAZARDS.
a. Observe from a safe distance.
b. Try to identify haza'rdous substance(s) released or spilled. Refer to Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
c. Identify the source and estimated quantity of hazardous substance(s)
released or spilled.
d. Evaluate the hazards such as:
i) ToXic hazards (i.e., vapors);
ii) Explosive hazards;
iii) Inhalation (asphyxiation) hazards;
iv) Environmental hazards; and
v) Other hazards.
If there is any question about the hazards involved, contact your Facility
Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist and/or the Safety, Health
and ClaimS Department for assistance. Telephone numbers for the
Environmental contact and the Safety and Health Helpline are listed on page i of
this plan.
DO NOT ENTER THE RESTRICTED AREA OF THE RELEASE UNLESS YOU ARE
PROPERLY TRAINED IN THE MATERIAL INVOLVED OR SITUATION AT HAND
AND YOU ARE FULLY PROTECTED WITH THE PROPER PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
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3. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, Take care of any injured. Call an ambulance or
paramedics if necessary.
4. Isolate the release or spill from human and vehicular contact. Suggested
methods of isolation include:
a. Cones
b. Stanchions and tape
c. Posted signs
5. Notify the supervisor on call and the Facility Emergency Coordinator or Alternate.
6. If the release or spill threatens facility.personnel, the EmergencY Coordinator
should notify affected and/or all personnel for evacuation.
7. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, try to keep the release or spill of a hazardous
substance from worsening if possible and/or practical by one or more of the
following:
a. Avoiding skin contact;
b. Isolating the release or spill;
c. Preventing runoff; and/or
d. Identifying the source(s) and stopping further release(s).
8. If the release or spill occurs indoors or an enclosed space:
a. If there is a threat of toxic vapors or asphyxiates moving to other occupied
areas of the building, shut down heating, air-conditioning and other
ventilating systems. Shut doors and windows and seal other openings with
rags, tape and/or plastic sheets. PERFORM THESE ACTIONS ONLY IF IT
IS SAFE TO D'O SO; and
b. WHEN AND IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO, ventilate the area or space before
beginning cleanup activities.
9. Prevent discharge of liquids into yard and/or floor drains by diverting flow or by
sealing off with plastic, or containing liquids with absorbents, pillows and/or pigs,
IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY.
10. Begin to fill out Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
11. If the release or spill is unmanageable, contact the local emergency response
agency for assistance and/or utilize an outside contractor to perform the cleanup.
(Refer to the list of emergency cleanup contractors presented in Section 4E of
this plan.)
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12. IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY, cleanup liquid spills as follows:
a. Contain all free-flowing liquids with proper absorbent compound.
b. Spread an application of absorbent compound over spill area(s). Allow a few
minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with stiff brooms.
c. Spread second application of absorbent compound over spill area(s). Allow a
few minutes for material absorption and then sweep up with stiff brooms.
d. Place all contaminated materials used in the cleanup in an approved
container for disposal..
e. Properlylabel all containers.
f. Decontaminate'all equipment used in the cleanup and replace all emergency
supplies.
"13. If, after actions were taken to contain and cleanup the release or spill, conditions
still pose either a present or potential threat to the health and safety of people
inside or outside the facility properly, or to property or the environment, notify the
California Office of Emergency Services (OES) and local emergency assistance
organizations and give the following information:
a. Date, time, and exact location of the release or threatened release;
b. Name and telephone number of person reporting the release;
c. The type of hazardous materials involved, if known, in the release or
threatened release;
d. The estimated quantity of released material and/or quantity of material
involved in a threatened release; and
e. A description of the potential hazards, if known, p~:esented by the hazardous'
material involved in the release or threatened release.
Document the time and date notification is made and the information provided.
14. Complete Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
15. A written report to the appropriate office of the Ca!ifornia Department of Toxic
Substances Control is required within 15 days after the release of a hazardous
material which posed a hazard or potential hazard to human health and safety,
property, or to the environment. '
Contact your Facility Emergency Coordinator or Environmental Specialist for
assistance in preparing this report.
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The report should include the following information:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of facility manager;
b. Name, address, and telephone number of facility;
c. Date, time, and type of incident (e.g., fire, explosion, spill, or other incident);
d. Name and quantity of waste(s) involved;
e. The extent of injuries, if any;
f. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the
environment, where applicable; and
g. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered wastes and cleanup
material.
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6. EVACUATION
PROCEDURES
6. EVACUATION ROUTES AND PROCEDURES
A. WHEN TO EVACUATE:
O Evacuation of the facility will occur as a response to an incident with known or unknown
hazards that could pose a threat to the health and/or safety of facility personnel.
The decision to evacuate is the responSibility of the Facility Emergency Coordinator or the
shift supervisor. He/she will determine the extent of evacuation. The local fire department
or other emergency response personnel might have the authority to make this decision
depending upon the situation.
Incidents that may require evacuation:
1. Fire or explosion.
2. Hazardous substanCe spill.
3. Flood.
4. Bomb threat.
5. Any other potentially dangerous situation.
B. EVACUATION PROCEDURES:
When the signal for evacuation is sounded:
1. DO NOT PANIC.
2. Shut down any machinery or apparatus.
3. Escort/help handicapped or injured personnel to the nearest exit as identified on the
Facility Layout Map, Figure 2-1.
4. Walk, as diagrammed, to the designated assembly area and wait for instructions from
the Facility Emergency Coordinator.
5. Supervisors must account for all persons in their units and will report any missing
persons to Facility Emergency Coordinator.
6. The Facility Emergency Coordinator will decide when it is safe to re-enter.
C. COMMUNICATIONS:
The facility has both an evacuation and all-clear signal which are understood by all facility
personnel.
The primary signal for evacuation at the Operations Building is by a building alarm.
The alternate signal for evacuation at this facility is verbal.
D. EVACUATION ROUTES:
All facility personnel have been trained in th'e evacuation' routes for their work stations
and the other areas of the facility. An assembly area is designated.
Evacuation routes and assembly areas are depicted on the Facility Layout Map,
Figure 2.1
7. EMERGENCY
COORDINATORS
7. FACILITY EMERGENCY COORDINATORS
A. EMERGENCY COORDINATOR NOTIFICATION:
1. In the event of an emergency, contact the Facility Emergency Coordinator
or alternate. If the Facility Emergency Coordinator and the alternate(s) are
not available, contact the on-call supervisor at the listed 24-hour telephone
number.
Arrow Street Facility General Construction Yard
.(420'~ Arrow Street): (4115 Arrow Street):
Facility Emergency Coordinator: Don Hicks Robert Nylander
Title: Substation Maintenance Subforman "A"
Supervisor
Work Telephone No.: (661) 321-4424 (661) 321-4558
Work Location: Arrow Street Facility Arrow Street Facility
4201 Arrow Street 4201 Arrow Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308 Bakersfield, CA 93308
24-Hour Telephone No.: (661)398-5785 (661)398-5785
Residence Telephone No.: (661) 322-2326 (661) 536-8560
Alternate No. '~: Mike Harbick Darrell Hardcastle
Title: Environmental Specialist Environmenfal Specialist
Work Telephone No.' (559) 263-5217 661)398-5991
Work Location: 487 W. Shaw, Bldg "A" Bakersfield Service Center
Fresno, CA 93308 4101 Wible Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
24-Hour Telephone No.: (800) 874-4043 (800) 874-4043
Residence Telephone No.: (209) 434-6912 (661)835-7533
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B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Primary Facility Emergency Coordinator
O The Primary Facility Emergency Coordinator is the individual who is reSponsible
for coordinating all emergency response measures at the facility. The Primary
Facility Emergency Coordinator is familiar with all aspects of the facility's
Environmental Emergency Plan, all operations and activities at the facility, the
locations and characteristics of materials and wastes handled, the location(s) of
hazardous materials and waste inventories, and emergency equipment
inventories and inspection records for the facility~ and the facility layout. This
person has the authority to commit the resources needed to carry out the
conting,ency plan and the responsibility to respond to emergencies as described
in Section 5, Response Procedures.
The Facility Emergency Coordinator will perform or direct others to:
a. Train all employees in fire suppression and spill response procedures and the
use of related equipment.
b. Assess incident:
i. Identify hazardous materials or wastes involved.
ii. Assess effects to human health and the environment.
O c. Activate alarm to evacUate facility personnel, if required, and if the alarm has .
not yet been sounded.
d. Develop a plan of action to isolate incident.
e. Assemble emergency response team.
f. Use apprOpriate emergency response procedure from Section 5 of this Plan.
g. Notify PG&E Media Representative of incident details.
h. Record incident information on the Scene-Management Checklist (Section 8).
i. Follow up with reporting, recording, and monitoring review of the incident and
incident response.
j. Revise Facility Environmental Emergency Response Plan as necessary.
2. Alternate Facility Emergency Coordinators
In addition to the Primary Facility Emergency Coordinator, there are several
alternate people who are responsible for coordinating emergency response
measures at the facility.
The Alternate Facility Emergency Coordinator(s) will coordinate with the Primary
Facility Emergency Coordinator or act on his/her behalf. The Alternate Facility
Emergency Coordinator(s) are familiar with all aspects of the facility's
Environmental Emergency Plan, all operations and activities at the facility, the
locations and characteristics of materials and wastes handled, the location(s) of
hazardous materials and waste inventories, and emergency equipment
O inventories and records for the and the These
inspection
facility,
facility
layout.
people have the authority to commit the necessary resources needed to carry out
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the contingency plan and the responsibility to respond to the emergency as
described in Section 5, Emergency Response Procedures.
O 3. Employee at the Scene
The responsibilities of an employee arriving at the scene of a fire, explosion, or
spill are:
a. To immediately report the emergency to an Emergency Coordinator.
b. To provide the following information to the Emergency Coordinator:
1) Caller's name, telePhone number, identification.
2) Location and type of emergency.
3) Source of spill, if known.
c. To remain at the scene to prevent other people or vehicles from entering the
emergency area until relieved by the Emergency Coordinator. Barricade the
area, ii possible.
d. To initiate action to stop the source of the spill, if possible
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8. SCENE MANAGEMENT
CHECKLIST
8. SCENE-MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST
If there is a release of a hazardous substance that threatens, or could potentially threaten
human health, property or the environment, certain timely notifications will need to be
made. At a minimum, contact the California Office of Emergency Services (800-852-7550)
and the administering agency as noted on the Environmental Emergency Telephone List
on page i. See Appendix F of the Hazardous Waste Manual for more details or contact the
appropriate Environmental Specialist. Utilize the PCB~Oil Spill or Leak Report form, which
is part of the DCS Standard S-2320 (instead of this form) if the release is from PG&E
electrical equipment.
1. Checklist information documented by:
Name/telephone number:
2. Facility name or location of event:
Time and date of incident:
3. Person first on scene: [] Witnessed incident [] Arrived after incident
Name:
Title:
Telephone number:
4. Event is:
[] on-site spill [] bomb threat
[] off-site spill [] flood
[] transportation-related incident [] earthquake
[] fire [] toxic cloud
[] .emergency excavation [] natural gas release
[] explosion
5. Gather the following information:
Description of material spilled:
Source of identity information:
Approximate quantity:
Location and source of spill/fire/leaks:
Vehicle operator:
Personal injuries or casualties:
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6. Contact the following Emergency Coordinator:
Name:
Telephone number:
Time of notification:
7. If outside assistance is needed, document the time called and name of person
contacted. See page i'for telephone numbers.
[] 911 (time):
Name of person contacted:
[] Administering Agency (time): (telephone)
Name of person contacted:
[] Fire Department (time): (telephone)
Name of person contacted:
[] Police/Sheriff Department (time): (telephone)
Name of person contacted:
[] Environmental Contractor (time): (telephone)
Name of CompanY:
Name of person contacted:
8. Samples taken? [] Yes [] No
By whom:
Time:
Date:
Number of samples:
Specify sample type:
Show location where samples where taken and specific distances on map (see
item 11 ).
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9. Check response procedure(s) used:
[] 5A. On-Site Fire- Hazardous Substances Not Involved
[] 5B. On-Site Fire -Involving HaZardous Substances
[] 5C. On-Site Spill (Not Oil) - Inside Building
[] 5D. Spill, Non-Transportation Related- No Water Contact
[] 5E. Spill, Non-Transportation Related - Involving Water Contact
[] ' 5F.Spill, Transportation Related -Involving Company Vehicle
[] 5G. Spill, Transportation Related - Involving Non-CompanyVehicle
[] 5H. Spill, Oil and/orPCBs
[] 51. Bomb Threat
[] .5J. Flash Flood/Flood/Extremely High Tide
[] 5K. · Earthquake
[] 5L. Responding to News Media Inquiries
[] '5M. Natural Gas Releases
[] 5N. Toxic Clouds
[] 50. Respiratory Hazards
[] 5P. Underground Tank Leak
[] 5Q. Emergency Excavation at Manufactured Gas Plant Sites
10. Action(s) taken to immediately contain and isolate spill ONLY IF IT CAN BE
DONE SAFELY.
Containment:[] Absorbent [] Booms' []Spill pads
Other:
Isolate spill: [] Booms [] Barrier tape [] Stanchions
Other:
11. Document specific location of spill/incident/samples:
[] Markup on attached Facility Layout Map, Figure 2-1.
[] Other (describe):
12.Actions taken to prevent further release:
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13. Telephone notifications made:
a. Date and time:
Name:
Affiliation:
Telephone number:
Address:
Information provided:
Instructions received:
b. Date and time:
Name:
Affiliation:
Telephone number:
Address:
Information provided:
Instructions received:
14. Written notifications required (attach letters when completed):
a. Agency:
[] Completed - date:
b. Agency:
[] Completed - date:
c. Agency:
[] Completed - date:
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9. EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS
9. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS
A. ADMINISTERING AGENCY AGREEMENTS
This section will contain a copy of any negotiated agreements with the local
administering agency or statements from the agency regarding BusineSs Plan due
dates for this facility.
Bo EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS
This section contains copies of the letters requesting an Emergency Assistance
Agreement for this facility with the local law enforcement, fire, health, and other
emergency response agencies and all subsequent correspondence.
These agreements are in addition to the backup support immediately available from
other nearby PG&E facilities, and the emergency response, cleanup and testing firms
Under contract to PG&E. These firms are listed in Section 4E of this plan.
The facility is responsible for follow up with the appropriate agencies if signed
agreements are not returned. The facility must either have a signed agreement on file
or a documented telephone conversation between the facility and agency concurring
to provide emergency services. If the agency will not sign the agreement, this must be
documented and retained in this section of your FEEP. Maintaining a signed
agreement is a regulatory requirement.
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A. ADMINISTERING AGENCY AGREEMENT
(BUSINESS PLAN DUE DATE)
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Pacific Gas and
Electric Company
October 12, 2001
Mr. Ralph Huey
City of Bakersfield Fire Department
Office of Environmental Services
1715 Chester, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Huey:
In compliance with Sections 25505 (c) and (d) of the California Health and Safety Code, PG&E
has prepared Hazardous Material Management Plan for our Arrow Street Facility, a new leased
facility site within the City of Bakersfield.
This document has been prepared in compliance with planning requirements described in
40 CFR PART 265, SARA Title III, AB2185, AB3777 and Cali.fomia Code of Regulations
Titles 19, 22 and 27.
Enclosed is your City of Bakersfield form Ms. Esther Duran of your agency agreed on
September 14, 2001 would satisfy your agency's requirement for this facility. The annual du,e
date for inventories and other revisions is April 1 as Ms. Duran and myself agreed.
In addition to reviewing the contents of this plan, we would like to offer you the opportunity of
visiting our facility to familiarize yourself with the site.
Invoices for management plan fees for this site should be submitted to Mr. Mike Harbick at 487
W. Shaw, Bldg A, Fresno, CA 93704.
If there are any questions regarding the enclosed, please contact Mr. Harbick at (559) 263-5217
or Mr. Don Hicks, the facility emergency coordinator, at (661) 321-4424. Thank you for your
continued cooperation.
Sincerely.
CYNTHIA PAPPAS
Environmental Specialist
'cc: Don Hicks
Mike Harbick
B. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS
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April 19, 2002
Chief Fraze
Bakersfield Fire Dept.
2101 "H" Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Re: Facility Environmental Emergency Plan
PG&E Arrow Street Facility and General Construction Yard
4201 Arrow Street and 4115 Arrow Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Dear Chief Fraze:
In compliance with section 25505(c) and (d) of the California Health and Safety Code,
PG&E has reviewed its Facility Environmental Emergency Response Plan for Arrow
Street Facility. This document has been prepared in compliance with planning
requirements described in 40 CFR PART 265, SARA Title III, AB2185, AB3777, and
California Code of Regulations Titles 19, 22 and 27.
Enclosed is an updated plan for year 2002, which is issued to all agencies (Police
Department, Fire Department and, Hospital) agreeing to provide response service.
P~ease sign and return the enclosed agreement letter.
In addition, we would like to offer you the opportunity to visit our facility to familiarize
yourself with the site and the contents of this plan. If there are any questions regarding
the enclosed, please contact me at 263-5217 or Mr. Darrell Hardcastle at (661) 398-
5991.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,
MIKE HARBICK
Sr. Environmental Specialist
Enclosures
cc: Don Hicks
Greg Bell
Darrell Hardcastle
TITLE 22 (CCR) HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY PLAN
AGREEMENT BE'I'VVEEN PG&E AND
LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION
PG&E and Bakersfield Fire Department hereby agree to the following arrangements with regards
to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E's) Arrow Street Facility and General Construction
Yard located in Bakersfield, California.
PG&E will familiarize the above-named local organization with the layout of
the facility, the properties and associated hazards of the hazardous waste
handled at the facility, places where facility personnel would normally be
working, entrances to and roads inside the facility and possible evacuation
routes.
2. The above-named organization will provide customary and appropriate
emergency assistance to the facility in the event of a hazardous waste
emergency which requires the service of the Bakersfield Fire Department.
Signature Da{e ' Signature Date
Mike Harbick Chief Fraze
Name Name
Sr. Environmental Specialist Fire Chief
Title ' Title
Pacific Gas & Electric Company Bakersfield Fire Department
Organization Organization
487 W. Shaw, Bldg "A" 2101 "H" Street
Fresno, CA 93704 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Address Address
April 9,
1
2002
Eric Matlock, Police Chief
Bakersfield Police Dept.
1601 Truxton Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93302
Re: Facility Environmental Emergency Plan
PG&E Arrow Street Facility and General Construction Yard
4201 Arrow Street and 4115 Arrow Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Dear Chief Matlock ·
In compliance with section 25505(c) and (d) of the California Health and Safety Code,
PG&E has reviewed its Facility Environmental Emergency Response Plan for Arrow
Street Facility. This document has been prepared in compliance with planning
requirements described in 40 CFR PART 265, SARA Title III, AB2185, AB3777, and
California Code of Regulations Titles 19, 22 and 27.
Enclosed is an updated plan for year 2002, which is issued to all agencies (Police
Department, Fire Department and Hospital) agreeing to provide response ~ervice.
P~ease sign and return the enclosed agreement letter.
In addition, we would like to offer you the opportunity to visit our facility to familiarize
yourself with the site and the contents of this plan. If there are any questions regarding
the enclosed, please contact me at 263-5217 or Mr. Darrell Hardcastle at (661) 398-
5991.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,
MIKE HARBICK
Sr. Environmental Specialist
Enclosures
cc: Don Hicks
Greg Bell
Darrell Hardcastle
TITLE 22 (CCR) HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY PLAN
AGREEMENT BETVVEEN PG&E AND
LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION
PG&E and Bakersfield Police Department hereby agree to the following arrangements with
regards to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E's) Arrow Street Facility and General
Construction Yard located in Bakersfield, California.
1. PG&E will familiarize the above-named local organization with the layout of
the facility, the properties and associated hazards of the hazardous waste
handled at the facility, places where facility personnel would normally be
working, entrances to and roads inside the facility and possible evacuation
routes.
2. The above-named organization will provide customary and appropriate
emergency assistance to the facility in the event of a hazardous waste
emergency which requires the service of the Bakersfield Police Department.
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Signature Date Signature Date
Mike Harbick Eric Matlock
Name Name
Sr. Environmental Specialist Police Chi,el
Titffe Title
Pacific Gas & Electric Company Bakersfield Police Department
Organization Organization
487 W. Shaw, Bldg "A" 1601 Truxton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Address Address
April 19, 2002
Mr. Tim Moran, CEO
Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield
2215 Truxton Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Re: Facility Environmental Emergency Plan
PG&E Arrow Street Facility and General Construction Yard
4201 Arrow Street and 4115 Arrow Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Dear Mr. Moran:
In compliance with section 25505(c) and (d) of the California Health and Safety Code,
PG&E has reviewed its Facility Environmental Emergency Response Plan for Arrow
Street Facility. This document has been prepared in compliance with planning
requirements described in 40 CFR PART 265, SARA Title III, AB2185, AB3777, and
California Code of Regulations Titles 19, 22 and 27.
Enclosed is an updated plan for year 2002, which is issued to all agencies (Police
Department, Fire Department and Hospital) agreeing to provide response service.
P~ease sign arid retu~'n the enclosed agreement letter.
In addition, we would like to offer you the opportunity to visit our facility to familiarize
yourself with the site and the contents of this plan. If there are any questions regarding
the enclosed, please contact me at 263-5217 or Mr. Darrell Hardcastle at (661) 398-
5991.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,
MIKE HARBICK
Sr. Environmental Specialist
Enclosures
cc: Don Hicks Greg Bell
Darrell Hardcastle
TITLE 22 (CCR) HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY PLAN
AGREEMENT BETVVEEN PG&E AND
RESPONSE ORGANIZATION
LOCAL
EMERGENCY
PG&E and Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield hereby agree to the following arrangements with
regards to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E's) Arrow Street Facility and General
Construction Yard located in Bakersfield, California.
1. PG&E will familiarize the above-named local organization with the layout of
the facility, the properties and associated hazards of the hazardous waste
handled at the facility, places where facility personnel would normally be
working, entrances to and roads inside the facility and possible evacuation
routes.
2. The above-named organization will provide customary and appropriate
emergency assistance to the facility in the event of a hazardous waste
emergency which requires the service of the Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield.
Signature Date Signature Date
Mike Harbick Tim Moran
Name Name
Sr. Environmental Specialist Chief Executive Officer '
Title Title
Pacific Gas & Electric Company Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield
Organization Organization
487 W. Shaw, Bldg "A" 2215 Truxton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Address Address
ARROW STREET FACILITY AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION YARD
FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY PLAN