NR 667.0050NR 667.0050Does 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 667.0051What 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 667.0052What must be in the contingency plan?
NR 667.0052(1)(1)Your contingency plan shall:
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 667.0053Who 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?