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).