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April 2012 <br />5.0 DISCHARGE RESPONSE <br />Page 5 -1 <br />This section describes the cleanup response and protocols to follow in the event of an oil spill. <br />The uncontrolled discharge of oil to groundwater, surface water, or soil is prohibited by State <br />and Federal laws. It is imperative that action be taken to respond to a spill once it has occurred. <br />Depending on the volume and characteristics of the material released, NECC has defined a spill <br />response as either a "Minor Spill Response" or "Major Spill Response." A list of Emergency <br />Contacts is included in Appendix G. A list of spill kit related materials kept at the NECC facility <br />is included in Appendix J. <br />In general, the following procedures should be followed if a discharge is discovered: <br />• Eliminate all possible ignition sources <br />• If it is safe to do so, stop the source of the discharge <br />• Contain the discharge using the appropriate material <br />• Contact the Facility Manager <br />• Upon direction of the Facility Manager, contact the regulatory authorities <br />• Properly collect and dispose of used materials during cleanup <br />The following sections differentiate between minor and major discharges based upon the volume <br />and other characteristics of the spill. <br />5.1 Response to Minor Discharge <br />A "Minor Discharge" is defined as one that poses no significant harm to human health or the <br />environment. These spills generally involve less than 10 gallons and can usually be cleaned up <br />by NECC personnel. Other characteristics of a minor spill include the following: <br />• The spilled material is easily stopped or controlled at the time of the spill <br />• The spill is localized <br />• The spilled material is not likely to reach surface water or groundwater <br />• There is little danger of fire or explosion <br />In the event of a minor spill, the following guidelines shall apply: <br />• Stop the source if the spill is ongoing <br />• Immediately notify a senior on -site person (e.g., the Facility Manager) <br />• Under the direction of a senior on -site person, contain the spill with the appropriate spill <br />response materials and equipment <br />• Place spill debris in properly labeled waste containers <br />SPCC Plan <br />MR 115 Page 27 -22 Rev. May 2012 <br />