Technical Response - Hazardous Waste Facilities

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7.9 Technical Response - Hazardous Waste Facilities

The following guidance apply to hazardous waste

facilities subject to RCRA regulation. Emergency

planning for such hazardous waste facilities should

provide that:

40 CFR

During an emergency, the emergency coordinator will

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264.56(e)

take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that

fires, explosions, and releases do not occur, recur, or

spread to other hazardous waste at the facility. These

measures must include, where applicable, stopping

processes and operations, collecting and containing

release waste, and removing or isolating containers.

40 CFR

b. If the facility stops operations in response to a fire,

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264.56(f)

explosion, or release, the emergency coordinator must

monitor for leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation, or

ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment, wherever

this is appropriate.