Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management
Chapter NR 667 - Standards For Owners And Operators Of Hazardous Waste Facilities Operating Under A Standardized License
Subchapter D - Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures
Section NR 667.0056 - What are the required emergency procedures for the emergency coordinator?

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 667.0056

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency situation, the emergency coordinator (or a designee when the emergency coordinator is on call) shall immediately:

(a) Activate internal facility alarm or communication systems, where applicable, to notify all facility personnel.

(b) Notify appropriate state or local agencies with designated response roles if their help is needed.

(2) Whenever there is a release, fire, or explosion, the emergency coordinator shall:

(a) Immediately identify the character, exact source, amount, and areal extent of any released materials. This may be done this by observation or review of facility records or manifests, and, if necessary, by chemical analysis.

(b) Assess possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result from the release, fire, or explosion. This assessment shall consider both direct and indirect effects of the release, fire, or explosion. For example, the assessment would consider the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases that are generated, or the effects of any hazardous surface water run-off from water or chemical agents used to control fire and heat-induced explosions.

(3) If the emergency coordinator determines that the facility has had a release, fire, or explosion which could threaten human health or the environment outside the facility, the emergency coordinator shall report the findings as follows:

(a) If the assessment indicates that evacuation of local areas may be advisable, immediately notify appropriate local authorities and be available to help appropriate officials decide whether local areas should be evacuated.

(b) Immediately notify either the government official designated as the on-scene coordinator for that geographical area, or the National Response Center (using its 24-hour toll free number (800) 424-8802) or Wisconsin Emergency Management (using its 24-hour toll free number (800) 943-0003). The report shall include:
1. Name and telephone number of the reporter.

2. Name and address of facility.

3. Time and type of incident (for example, a release or a fire).

4. Name and quantity of materials involved, to the extent known.

5. The extent of injuries, if any.

6. The possible hazards to human health or the environment outside the facility.

(4) During an emergency, the emergency coordinator shall take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and releases do not occur, recur, or spread to other hazardous waste at the facility. These measures shall include, where applicable, stopping processes and operations, collecting and containing release waste, and removing or isolating containers.

(5) If the facility stops operations in response to a fire, explosion or release, the emergency coordinator shall monitor for leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment, when appropriate.

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