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NR 662.262(2)(g) (g) The identification of on-site notification systems, such as a fire alarm that rings off-site, or smoke alarms.
NR 662.262(2)(h) (h) The name of the emergency coordinator, defined under s. NR 662.264, and 7-day, 24-hour emergency telephone number or, in the case of a facility where an emergency coordinator is continuously on duty, the emergency telephone number for the emergency coordinator.
NR 662.262(3) (3) A generator shall update its quick reference guides, if necessary, whenever the contingency plan is amended and shall submit these documents to the local emergency responders identified in sub. (1) or, as appropriate, the local emergency planning committee.
NR 662.262 History History: CR 19-082: cr. Register August 2020 No. 776, eff. 9-1-20.
NR 662.263 NR 662.263Amendment of contingency plan. The contingency plan shall be reviewed and, if necessary, immediately amended whenever the following occurs:
NR 662.263(1) (1) Applicable regulations are revised.
NR 662.263(2) (2) The plan fails in an emergency.
NR 662.263(3) (3) The generator facility changes in its design, construction, operation, maintenance, or other circumstances in a way that materially increases the potential for fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents, or changes the response necessary in an emergency.
NR 662.263(4) (4) The list of emergency coordinators changes.
NR 662.263(5) (5) The list of emergency equipment changes.
NR 662.263 History History: CR 19-082: cr. Register August 2020 No. 776, eff. 9-1-20.
NR 662.264 NR 662.264Emergency coordinator. At all times, there shall be at least one employee either on the generator's premises or on call and available to respond to an emergency by reaching the facility within a short period of time with the responsibility for coordinating all emergency response measures and implementing the necessary emergency procedures specified in s. NR 662.265. Although responsibilities may vary depending on factors such as type and variety of hazardous wastes handled by the facility, as well as type and complexity of the facility, this emergency coordinator shall be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the generator's contingency plan, all operations and activities at the facility, the location and characteristics of hazardous waste handled, the location of all records within the facility, and the facility's layout. In addition, this person shall have the authority to commit the resources needed to carry out the contingency plan.
NR 662.264 History History: CR 19-082: cr. Register August 2020 No. 776, eff. 9-1-20; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register April 2021 No. 784.
NR 662.265 NR 662.265Emergency procedures.
NR 662.265(1)(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 do all of the following:
NR 662.265(1)(a) (a) Activate internal facility alarms or communication systems, where applicable, to notify all facility personnel.
NR 662.265(1)(b) (b) Notify appropriate state or local agencies with designated response roles if their help is needed.
NR 662.265(2) (2) Whenever there is a release, fire, or explosion, the emergency coordinator shall immediately identify the character, exact source, amount, and areal extent of any released materials. The emergency coordinator may do this by observation or review of the facility records or manifests and, if necessary, by chemical analysis.
NR 662.265(3) (3) Concurrently, the emergency coordinator shall 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, such as the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases that are generated, or the effects of any hazardous surface water run-offs from water or chemical agents used to control fire and heat-induced explosions.
NR 662.265(4) (4) If the emergency coordinator determines that the facility has had a release, fire, or explosion that could threaten human health or the environment outside the facility, the emergency coordinator shall report the findings as follows:
NR 662.265(4)(a) (a) If the assessment indicates that evacuation of local areas may be advisable, the emergency coordinator shall immediately notify appropriate local authorities. The emergency coordinator shall be available to help appropriate officials decide whether local areas should be evacuated.
NR 662.265(4)(b) (b) The emergency coordinator shall immediately notify either the government official designated as the on-scene coordinator for that geographical area, or the national response center using their 24-hour toll free number 800-424-8802. The report shall include all of the following:
NR 662.265(4)(b)1. 1. Name and telephone number of the reporter.
NR 662.265(4)(b)2. 2. Name and address of the generator.
NR 662.265(4)(b)3. 3. Time and type of incident, such as release or fire.
NR 662.265(4)(b)4. 4. Name and quantity of material involved, to the extent known.
NR 662.265(4)(b)5. 5. The extent of injuries, if any.
NR 662.265(4)(b)6. 6. The possible hazards to human health or the environment outside the facility.
NR 662.265(5) (5) 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 generator's facility. These measures shall include, where applicable, stopping processes and operations, collecting and containing released hazardous waste, and removing or isolating containers.
NR 662.265(6) (6) If the generator 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.
NR 662.265(7) (7) Immediately after an emergency, the emergency coordinator shall provide for treating, storing, or disposing of recovered waste, contaminated soil or surface water, or any other material that results from a release, fire, or explosion at the facility. Unless the generator can demonstrate, in accordance with s. NR 661.0003 (3) or (4), that the recovered material is not a hazardous waste, then it is a newly generated hazardous waste that shall be managed in accordance with all the applicable requirements and conditions for exemption under chs. NR 662, 663, and 665.
NR 662.265(8) (8) The emergency coordinator shall ensure that all of the following are met in the affected area of the facility:
NR 662.265(8)(a) (a) No hazardous waste that may be incompatible with the released material is treated, stored, or disposed of until cleanup procedures are completed.
NR 662.265(8)(b) (b) All emergency equipment listed in the contingency plan is cleaned and fit for its intended use before operations are resumed.
NR 662.265(9) (9) The generator shall note in the operating record the time, date, and details of any incident that requires implementing the contingency plan. Within 15 days after the incident, the generator shall submit a written report on the incident to the department. The report shall include all of the following information:
NR 662.265(9)(a) (a) Name, address, and telephone number of the generator.
NR 662.265(9)(b) (b) Date, time, and type of incident, such as fire or explosion.
NR 662.265(9)(c) (c) Name and quantity of material involved.
NR 662.265(9)(d) (d) The extent of any injuries.
NR 662.265(9)(e) (e) An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment, where this is applicable.
NR 662.265(9)(f) (f) Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident.
NR 662.265 History History: CR 19-082: cr. Register August 2020 No. 776, eff. 9-1-20.
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