NR 667.0032(1)(1) An internal communications or alarm system capable of providing immediate emergency instruction (voice or signal) to facility personnel. NR 667.0032(2)(2) A device, such as a telephone (immediately available at the scene of operations) or a hand-held two-way radio, capable of summoning emergency assistance from local police departments, fire departments, or local or state emergency response teams. NR 667.0032(3)(3) Portable fire extinguishers, fire control equipment (including special extinguishing equipment, such as that using foam, inert gas, or dry chemicals), spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment. 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?