PROTOCOL 6: Hazardous Materials This section addresses the proper storage and handling of chemicals and the training, reporting, spill contingency, and response requirements related to hazardous materials. The following federal regulations apply to this protocol: Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA; 40 CFR 350-399) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA; 29 CFR 1910) Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HTMA; 49 CFR 105-180) Yes No NA EPCRA Section 301 Emergency Planning Citation – Does the site have any extremely hazardous substances equal to or greater 40 CFR 355 than the threshold planning quantity (TPQ)? A List of Lists showing the TPQs is provided on the USEPA website: If yes, have you notified State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) 40 CFR 355 and local emergency planning committees (LEPCs)? If yes, does the site have a designated representative who will work with 40 CFR 355 local emergency personnel? Are Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for every hazardous chemical stored and 40 CFR 355 used on-site available upon request? Have copies of SDSs been submitted to your SERC, LEPC, or local fire 40 CFR 355 department? Yes No NA EPCRA Section 304 Emergency Notification Citation – Have there been releases of hazardous materials in amounts greater than 40 CFR 355 the reportable quantity (RQ)? A List of Lists showing the RQs is provided on the USEPA website: If yes, were the appropriate SERC and LEPC notified? 40 CFR 355
PROTOCOL 6: Hazardous Materials This section addresses the proper storage and handling of chemicals and the training, reporting, spill contingency, and response requirements related to hazardous materials. The following federal regulations apply to this protocol: Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA; 40 CFR 350-399) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA; 29 CFR 1910) Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HTMA; 49 CFR 105-180) Yes No NA EPCRA Section 301 – Emergency Planning Citation Does the site have any extremely hazardous substances equal to or greater than the threshold planning quantity (TPQ)? A List of Lists showing the TPQs is provided on the USEPA website: 40 CFR 355 If yes, have you notified State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) and local emergency planning committees (LEPCs)? 40 CFR 355 If yes, does the site have a designated representative who will work with local emergency personnel? 40 CFR 355 Are Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for every hazardous chemical stored and used on-site available upon request? 40 CFR 355 Have copies of SDSs been submitted to your SERC, LEPC, or local fire department? 40 CFR 355 Yes No NA EPCRA Section 304 – Emergency Notification Citation Have there been releases of hazardous materials in amounts greater than the reportable quantity (RQ)? A List of Lists showing the RQs is provided on the USEPA website: 40 CFR 355 If yes, were the appropriate SERC and LEPC notified? 40 CFR 355
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