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C7UR4Y SILVER MINES <br /> 5.2 Major Spill Response <br /> Due to the secondary containment of hydrocarbon and reagent tanks on site and Collection <br /> Ditch#3 draining to Sediment Pond #3,the possibility of a major discharge to Sneffels Creek is <br /> very unlikely. However,the possibility is addressed below. <br /> A `Major" discharge is defined as one that cannot be safely controlled or cleaned up by site <br /> personnel, such as when the discharge: <br /> • Is large enough to spread beyond the immediate discharge point; <br /> • Material enters or mixes with water; <br /> • Requires special equipment or training to clean up; <br /> • Material poses a hazard to human health or safety; or <br /> • There is a danger of fire or explosion. <br /> In the event a major discharge the following guidelines apply. <br /> If the Environmental Specialist or Site Manager is not present at the facility, the next senior on- <br /> site person notifies the Environmental Specialist or Site Manager and has authority to initiate <br /> notification and response and assumes responsibility for coordinating response activities. <br /> Evaluate the safety hazard and call 911 if there is risk of fire or explosion,then evacuate the <br /> area. <br /> Call 911 for medical assistance if personnel are injured. <br /> A discharge that threatens Sneffels Creek requires notification to downstream user such as the <br /> City of Ouray. <br /> Contact the CDPHE Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (877) 518-5608 and EPA <br /> National Response Center (800) 424-8802. <br /> The Site Manager or senior on-site person must call the spill response and cleanup contractors <br /> listed in the Emergency Contacts List. <br /> The Site Manager or senior on-site person will complete the OSMI Spill <br /> Notification/Documentation Form (Major Spill). <br /> Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan 27 1 P a g e <br />