NR 667.0032(4)(4) Water at adequate volume and pressure to supply water hose streams, or foam-producing equipment, or automatic sprinklers, or water spray systems. NR 667.0032 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0033NR 667.0033 What are the testing and maintenance requirements for the equipment? Test and maintain all required facility communications or alarm systems, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment, as necessary, to assure its proper operation in time of emergency. NR 667.0033 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0034NR 667.0034 When shall personnel have access to communication equipment or an alarm system? NR 667.0034(1)(1) Whenever hazardous waste is being poured, mixed, spread or otherwise handled, all personnel involved in the operation shall have immediate access to an internal alarm or emergency communication device, either directly or through visual or voice contact with another employee, unless the device is not required under s. NR 667.0032. NR 667.0034(2)(2) If just one employee is on the premises while the facility is operating, that person shall have immediate access to a device, such as a telephone (immediately available at the scene of operation) or a hand-held two-way radio, capable of summoning external emergency assistance, unless not required under s. NR 667.0032. NR 667.0034 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0035NR 667.0035 How do I ensure access for personnel and equipment during emergencies? Maintain enough aisle space to allow the unobstructed movement of personnel, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment to any area of facility operation in an emergency, as appropriate, considering the type of waste being stored or treated. NR 667.0035 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0036NR 667.0036 What arrangements shall I make with local authorities for emergencies? NR 667.0036(1)(1) Attempt to make the following arrangements, as appropriate, for the type of waste handled at your facility and the potential need for the services of these organizations: NR 667.0036(1)(a)(a) Arrangements to familiarize police, fire departments, and emergency response teams with the layout of the facility, properties of hazardous waste handled at the facility and associated hazards, places where facility personnel would normally be working, entrances to and roads inside the facility, and possible evacuation routes. NR 667.0036(1)(b)(b) Agreements designating primary emergency authority to a specific police and a specific fire department where more than one police and fire department might respond to an emergency and agreements with any others to provide support to the primary emergency authority NR 667.0036(1)(c)(c) Agreements with state emergency response teams, emergency response contractors and equipment suppliers. NR 667.0036(1)(d)(d) Arrangements to familiarize local hospitals with the properties of hazardous waste handled at the facility and the types of injuries or illnesses that could result from fires, explosions, or releases at the facility. NR 667.0036(2)(2) If state or local authorities decline to enter into such arrangements, document the refusal in the operating record. NR 667.0036 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0050NR 667.0050 Does this subchapter apply to me? This subchapter applies to you if you own or operate a facility that treats or stores hazardous waste under a subch. J of ch. NR 670 standardized license, except as provided in s. NR 667.0001 (2). NR 667.0050 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2017 No. 739. NR 667.0051NR 667.0051 What is the purpose of the contingency plan and how do I use it? NR 667.0051(1)(1) You shall have a contingency plan for your facility. Design the plan to minimize hazards to human health or the environment from fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water. NR 667.0051(2)(2) Implement the provisions of the plan immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents which could threaten human health or the environment. NR 667.0051 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0052NR 667.0052 What must be in the contingency plan? NR 667.0052(1)(a)(a) Describe the actions facility personnel will take to comply with ss. NR 667.0051 and 667.0056 in response to fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water at the facility. NR 667.0052(1)(b)(b) Describe all arrangements agreed upon under s. NR 667.0036 by local police departments, fire departments, hospitals, contractors, and state and local emergency response teams to coordinate emergency services. NR 667.0052(1)(c)(c) List names, addresses, and phone numbers (office and home) of all persons qualified to act as emergency coordinator (see s. NR 667.0055), and keep the list up to date. Where more than one person is listed, name one as primary emergency coordinator and list the others in the order in which they will assume responsibility as alternates. NR 667.0052(1)(d)(d) Include a current list of all emergency equipment at the facility (such as fire extinguishing systems, spill control equipment, communications and alarm systems (internal and external), and decontamination equipment), where this equipment is required. In addition, include the location and a physical description of each item on the list and a brief outline of its capabilities. NR 667.0052(1)(e)(e) Include an evacuation plan for facility personnel where there is a possibility that evacuation could be necessary. Describe signals to be used to begin evacuation, evacuation routes, and alternate evacuation routes (in cases where the primary routes could be blocked by releases of hazardous waste or fires). NR 667.0052(2)(2) If you have already prepared a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan under 40 CFR part 112, or some other emergency or contingency plan, amend that plan to incorporate hazardous waste management provisions that will comply with the requirements of this subchapter. NR 667.0052 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0053NR 667.0053 Who is required to have copies of the contingency plan? NR 667.0053(1)(1) Maintain a copy of the plan with all revisions at the facility. NR 667.0053(2)(2) Submit a copy with all revisions to all local police departments, fire departments, hospitals, and state and local emergency response teams that may be called upon to provide emergency services. NR 667.0053 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0054NR 667.0054 When shall I amend the contingency plan? Review, and immediately amend the contingency plan, if necessary, whenever: NR 667.0054(3)(3) You change the facility (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 667.0054 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0055NR 667.0055 What is the role of the emergency coordinator? At least one employee shall be either on the facility premises or on call at all times (that is, available to respond to an emergency by reaching the facility within a short period of time) who has the responsibility for coordinating all emergency response measures. This emergency coordinator shall be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the facility’s contingency plan, all operations and activities at the facility, the location and characteristics of waste handled, the location of all records within the facility, and the facility layout. In addition, this person shall have the authority to commit the resources needed to carry out the contingency plan. NR 667.0055 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0056NR 667.0056 What are the required emergency procedures for the emergency coordinator? NR 667.0056(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: NR 667.0056(1)(a)(a) Activate internal facility alarm or communication systems, where applicable, to notify all facility personnel. NR 667.0056(1)(b)(b) Notify appropriate state or local agencies with designated response roles if their help is needed. NR 667.0056(2)(2) Whenever there is a release, fire, or explosion, the emergency coordinator shall: NR 667.0056(2)(a)(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. NR 667.0056(2)(b)(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. NR 667.0056(3)(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: NR 667.0056(3)(a)(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. NR 667.0056(3)(b)(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: NR 667.0056(3)(b)6.6. The possible hazards to human health or the environment outside the facility. NR 667.0056(4)(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. NR 667.0056(5)(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. NR 667.0056 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0057NR 667.0057 What shall the emergency coordinator do after an emergency? NR 667.0057(1)(1) 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. NR 667.0057(2)(2) The emergency coordinator shall ensure that, in the affected area or areas of the facility: NR 667.0057(2)(a)(a) No waste that may be incompatible with the released material is treated, stored, or disposed of until cleanup procedures are completed. NR 667.0057(2)(b)(b) All emergency equipment listed in the contingency plan is cleaned and fit for its intended use before operations are resumed. NR 667.0057 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0058NR 667.0058 What notification and recordkeeping shall I do after an emergency? NR 667.0058(1)(1) Notify the department and appropriate state and local authorities that the facility is in compliance with s. NR 667.0057 (2) before operations are resumed in the affected area or areas of the facility. NR 667.0058(2)(2) Note the time, date, and details of any incident that requires implementing the contingency plan in the operating record. Within 15 days after the incident, submit a written report on the incident to the department. Include all of the following in the report: NR 667.0058(2)(a)(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner or operator NR 667.0058(2)(c)(c) The date, time, and type of incident (for example, fire, explosion). NR 667.0058(2)(f)(f) An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment, where this is applicable. NR 667.0058(2)(g)(g) The estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident. NR 667.0058 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17. NR 667.0070NR 667.0070 Does this subchapter apply to me? This subchapter applies to you if you own or operate a facility that stores or non-thermally treats a hazardous waste under a subch. J of ch. NR 670 standardized license, except as provided in s. NR 667.0001 (2). In addition, comply with the manifest requirements of ch. NR 662 whenever you initiate a shipment of hazardous waste from your facility. NR 667.0070 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2017 No. 739. NR 667.0071(1)(1) If a facility receives hazardous waste accompanied by a manifest, the owner or operator or an agent, shall: NR 667.0071(1)(a)(a) Sign and date each copy of the manifest to certify that the hazardous waste covered by the manifest was received.
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