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(a) Description of facility.--The plan shall identify and describe the industrial or commercial activity which occurs at the site, including a specific listing and inventory of all types of products stored, amount of products stored and wastes generated which are stored at the aboveground storage tank or tank facility. The plan shall include drawings of the aboveground storage tank facility, including location of all drainage pipes and water outlets.
(b) Description of the organization structure for plan implementation.--The plan shall identify all facility related individuals and their duties and responsibilities for developing, implementing and maintaining the facilities' plan. The plan shall describe in detail the chain of command at the aboveground storage tank or storage tank facility and list all facility emergency coordinators and emergency response contractors.
(c) Spill leak prevention and response.--The plan shall provide a preventive maintenance program that includes monitoring and inspection procedures, including identification of stress points, employee training program and security system. The plan shall include a description of potential sources and areas where spills and leaks may occur by drawings and plot plans and shall identify specific spill prevention measures for those identified areas.
(d) Countermeasure.--The plan shall explain in detail the specific response that storage tank facility and contract emergency personnel shall take upon the occurrence of any release at the facility.
(e) Emergency spill control network.--The plan shall include information obtained by the owner of the aboveground storage tank facility from the county and municipal emergency management agencies. The plan shall also contain information relating to persons to be notified in the event of a spill.
(f) Other information.--The owner shall provide the department with all other information required by the department to carry out its duties under this act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 6021.902. Content of spill prevention response plan - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-6021-902/
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