NR 667.0052 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17.
NR 667.0053NR 667.0053Who 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 667.0054When shall I amend the contingency plan? Review, and immediately amend the contingency plan, if necessary, whenever:
NR 667.0054(1)(1)The facility operating license is revised.
NR 667.0054(2)(2)The plan fails in an emergency.
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(4)(4)You change the list of emergency coordinators.
NR 667.0054(5)(5)You change the list of emergency equipment.
NR 667.0054 HistoryHistory: CR 16-007: cr. Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17.
NR 667.0055NR 667.0055What 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 667.0056What 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)1.1. Name and telephone number of the reporter.
NR 667.0056(3)(b)2.2. Name and address of facility.
NR 667.0056(3)(b)3.3. Time and type of incident (for example, a release or a fire).
NR 667.0056(3)(b)4.4. Name and quantity of materials involved, to the extent known.
NR 667.0056(3)(b)5.5. The extent of injuries, if any.