HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (558)MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO.
MERRIMACK VALLEY DIST HDQTRs
CONTINGENCY AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE PLAN
dMassachusetts Electric
A New England Electric System company
December 21, 1992
Mr. Gayton Osgood
Director
North Andover Board of Health
120 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Massachusetts Electric Company
1 101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845-6109
Telephone: (5081683-9511
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re: Massachusetts Electric Company Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan
Dear Mr. Stanley:
In accordance with Massachusetts hazardous waste regulation 310
CMR 30.522, enclosed is the Contingency and Emergency Response
Plan (Plan) for the Massachusetts Electric Company facility
located at 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
This Plan presents procedures implemented at the facility to
prevent and minimize hazards to human health or the environment
from fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste/material
or its constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
Please review the Plan to become more familiar with our facility
and our emergency procedures and retain it for future reference.
If the Plan is changed or amended, the revisions will be
transmitted to you.
If you have any questions regarding this Plan, please contact
Sabrina L. Lewis, Environmental Engineer at (508) 683-9511,
extension 1379.
Sincerely,
4 Dennis E. Snay
Vice President & District Manager
cc: J.
H.
Dickson
J.
M.
Kwasnik
D.
J.
Mahoney
R.
A.
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OEM COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
mm EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S
METROPOLITAN BOSTON - NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI TRUDY COXE
Governor Secretary
Noy 13 1997 DAVID B. STRUHS
Commissioner
Massachusetts Electric Co. RE: NORTH ANDOVER
1101 Turnpike Street 1101 Turnpike St.
N. Andover, Massachusetts 01845 RTN #3-15659
RELEASE NOTIFICATION &
Attn: Ms. Maureen Beecy NOTICE OF POTENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITY; MGL c. 21E &
310 CMR 40.0000
Dear Ms. Beecy:
On October 28, 1997 at 4:50 p.m., the Department received oral notification of a release/threat
of release of oil/hazardous material at the subject location. The Department has reason to believe that the
release/threat of release which was reported is or may be a disposal site as defined in the Massachusetts
Contingency Plan (MCP), 310 CMR 40.0000. The Department also has reason to believe that you -(as used
in this letter "you" refers to Massachusetts Electric Co.) are a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) with
liability under Section 5A of M.G.L. c. 21 E. This liability is "strict" meaning that it is not based on fault
but solely' on your status as owner, operator, generator, transporter, disposer or other person specified in
Section 5A. This liability is also "joint and several", meaning that responsible parties are liable for all
response costs incurred at a disposal site even if there are other liable parties.
The Department encourages parties with liabilities under M.G.L. c. 21E to take prompt action in
response to releases and threats of release of oil and/or hazardous material. By taking prompt action, you
may significantly lower your assessment and cleanup costs and avoid the imposition of, or reduce the
amount of, certain permit and annual compliance fees for response actions payable under 310 CMR 4.00.
Please refer to M.G.L. c. 21 E for complete description of potential liability.
GENERAL RESPONSE ACTION REQUIREMENTS
The subject site shall not be deemed to have had all the necessary and required response actions
taken unless and until all substantial hazards presented by the site have been eliminated and a level of
No Significant Risk exists or has been achieved in compliance with M.G.L. c. 21E and the MCP. In
addition, the MCP requires persons undertaking response actions at disposal sites to perform Immediate
Response Actions (IRAs) in response to "sudden releases", Imminent Hazards and Substantial Release
Migration. Such persons must continue to evaluate the. need for .IRAs and notify the Department
immediately if such a need exists.
10 Commerce Way • Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 9 FAX (781) 932-7615 • Telephone (781) 932-7600 0 TDD # (617) 932-7679
Massachusetts Electric Co.
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It is important to note that you must dispose of any Remediation Waste generated at the subject
location in accordance with 310 CMR 40.0030 including, without limitation, contaminated soil and/or
debris. Any Bill of Lading accompanying such waste must bear the seal and signature of an LSP or, if the
response action is performed under the direct supervision of the Department, the signature of an
authorized representative of the Department.
If you have any questions relative to this notice, you should contact the undersigned at the
letterhead address or (617) 932-7600. All future communications regarding this release must reference the
Release Tracking Number (RTN #3-15659) contained in the subject block of this letter.
KN/fc
Sincere y,
Ki sley Ndi
Chief, Notification Branch
Emergency Response
cc: Fire Dept., 124 Main St., N. Andover, MA 01845
Board of Health, Town Bldg., N. Andover, MA 01845
DEP data entry/file
Attachment: Release Notification & Notification Retraction Form;
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MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY
MERRIMACK VALLEY DISTRICT
HEADQUARTERS
CONTINGENCY AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE PLAN
DECEMBER 1992
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction 1-1
1.1 Purpose of the Plan 1-1
1.2 Location 1-2
1.3 Amendments to the Plan 1-2
2.0 Arrangements with Local Authorities 2-1
3.0 Description of Hazardous Materials 3-1
3.1 Hazardous Waste 3-1
3.1.1 Waste Oil and Waste Oily Debris 3-1
3.1.2 Waste Oils Containing PCBs and
PCB -Contaminated Debris 3-1
3.1.3 Waste Solvents and Solvent -
Contaminated Debris 3-1
3.2
Bulk Quantities of Hazardous Materials
3-2
3.2.1 Diesel Fuel
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3.2.2 Motor Lubricating Oil
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3.2.3 Gasoline
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3.2.4 Hydraulic Fluid
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3.2.5 Mineral Oil Dielectric Fluid (MODF)
3-2
4.0 Preparedness and Prevention
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4.1
Procedures to Prevent Incompatible
Chemical and Waste Mixing
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4.2
Hazardous Waste Handling Operations
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4.3
Equipment for Power Failures
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4.4
Inspections and Preventative Maintenance
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4.5
Prevention of Hazardous Chemical Exposures
to Employees
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4.6
Fire Prevention
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4.7
Spill Prevention
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4.8
Prevention from Flooding
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5.0 Site
Security and Control
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6.0 Emergency Response Personnel
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6.1
Emergency Coordinator Designation
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6.2
Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities
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6.3
Roles in an Emergency
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6.4 Training 6-2
6.4.1 Emergency Coordinators and Other
Personnel Handling Hazardous Waste 6-2
6.4.2 Other Personnel 6-3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
7.0 Emergency Equipment
7.1 Communication Systems
7.2 Firefighting Equipment
7.3 Spill Control Equipment
7.4 Personal Protective Equipment
8.0 Emergency Response Procedures
8.1 Initial Response
8.2 Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities
8.2.1 Initial Response
8.2.2 Verbal Notifications
8.2.3 Site Remediation
8.2.4 Post Site Remediation
8.2.5 Post Site Remediation Written
Notification
8.3 Fire and/or Explosion
8.4 Flood Response
8.5 Spill Procedures
8.6 Bomb Threat Response
8.7 Securing the Site
8.8 Decontamination
8.9 Critique of Response and Follow-up
9.0 Evacuation
10.0 Emergency Medical Treatment and First Aid
11.0 Recordkeeping
11.1 Emergency Release Reports
11.2 Manifests
11.3 Exception Reports
11.4 Land Disposal Restriction Notifications
11.5 Accident Reports
LIST OF TABLES
1. Emergency Coordinators
2. Spill Cleanup Equipment
3. Public Agency Telephone Numbers and Addresses
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Site Plan
2. Hazardous Substances and PCB Release Report Form
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
APPENDICES
A. Letters of Transmittal of Contingency Plans to
Emergency Response Agencies and Local Authorities
B. Description of vendor Capabilities and Letters of
Commitment
C. Hazardous Material Cleanup Standards
D. Environmental Files
E. Emergency Response Procedure
F. Emergency Action Plan
G. Emergency Release Notification Chemical Fact Sheets
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MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY
MERRIMACK VALLEY DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
CONTINGENCY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
1.0 Introduction
The Merrimack Valley District Headquarters is a
Massachusetts Electric Company (MEC) facility located at
1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts, 01845.
The Company's principle business is the distribution and
retail sale of electricity. MEC is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of New England Electric System (NEES). This
facility is registered with the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) as a small quantity generator
of federally -regulated hazardous waste and a large quantity
generator of state -regulated waste. The facility's U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identification number
is MAD030833966.
1.1 Purpose of the Plan
The Contingency and Emergency Response Plan (Plan) presents
procedures implemented at the facility to prevent and
minimize hazards to human health or the environment from
fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non -sudden
release of hazardous waste/material or hazardous
waste/material constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
This Plan documents the MEC Merrimack Valley District
Headquarters' implementation of the requirements set forth
in the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) hazardous waste regulations 310 CMR 30.520.
Additionally, it fulfills the requirements of Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR § 1910.120
(q) and § 1910.38.
Implementation of the Plan is based on an evaluation of the
potential or actual threat to employee and public health,
safety, and welfare or the environment. The evaluation is
made by the Emergency Coordinator at the scene and is based
on the following criteria:
1. Nature of the release. The degree of hazard of the
material released is evaluated with regard to fire,
explosion, reactivity, and toxicity potential.
2. Location of the release. The extent of confinement and
the potential for mitigation is considered.
3. Extent of the release. The
the potential for ongoing
considered.
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total quantity released and
or additional releases is
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1.2 Location
December 1992
The Contingency and Emergency Response Plan is located in
the District Superintendent's Office. Duplicate copies have
been distributed to facility management and other key
emergency response personnel and are available for
inspection by all facility employees. Copies have also been
submitted to various state emergency response agencies and
local authorities. Copies of the letters of transmittal are
included as Appendix A.
1.3 Amendments to the Plan
The Division Environmental Engineer has the authority and
responsibility to change and amend the Plan. The revisions
are immediately transmitted to personnel and organizations
requiring notification of such action. The Plan shall be
reviewed and immediately amended in the event of any of the
following occurrences:
1. A facility permit revision;
2. Plan failure during an emergency;
3. Emergency response personnel change;
4. Facility operations or maintenance procedure change;
5. Existence of other circumstance which indicate the need
for a change in the Plan.
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2.0 Arrangements with Local Authorities
The Merrimack Valley District Headquarters has made
arrangements with outside organizations that may be
contacted when necessary. The agencies below are available
to provide assistance in the event of an emergency:
1. Clean Harbors of Braintree, Inc. (800) OIL -TANK
2. Ransom Environmental Consultants (508) 465-1822
3. North Andover Fire Department (508) 689-7777
4. North Andover Police Department (508) 683-1212
5. Lawrence General Hospital (NE CMED) (508) 685-0224
Clean Harbors, Inc. has -agreed to provide this facility with
24 hour a day emergency hazardous waste cleanup assistance.
Refer to Appendix B for a description of their capabilities
and a letter of commitment.
In addition, a copy of the Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan has been forwarded to the agencies listed
below:
1. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP), Northeast Region;
2. Local Emergency Planning Committee, c/o the North
Andover Fire Department; and
3. North Andover Board of Health.
Each of these organizations/ agencies have been provided a
copy of the Plan which will familiarize them with the layout
of the facility, properties of hazardous waste handled at
the facility, hazards associated with such wastes, places
where facility personnel would normally be working,
entrances to and roads inside the facility, and possible
evacuation routes. Copies of the associated transmittal
letters are included in Appendix A.
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3.0 Description of Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials stored and/or generated at the facility
include hazardous wastes and bulk quantities of hazardous
materials. Each is discussed below.
3.1 Hazardous Waste
The following hazardous wastes are generated at the
facility:
3.1.1 Waste Oil and Waste Oily Debris
Waste oils generated at the facility include
Mineral Oil Dielectric Fluid (MODF) with no
detectable polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) content
resulting from the drainage of electrical
equipment, and lubricating and motor oils
primarily generated from vehicle maintenance
activities. These wastes may be contained in 55
gallon drums and/or in an underground storage tank
located outside of the Vehicle Maintenance Garage.
Oily debris such as contaminated rags and
absorbent are generated from spill cleanups and
normal facility maintenance activities.
3.1.2 Waste Oils Containing PCBs and PCB -Contaminated
Debris
PCB wastes may include PCB -contaminated insulating
oil and PCB -contaminated debris. The waste PCB -
contaminated insulating oil may be contained in 55
gallon drums, aboveground tanks, or undrained,
electrical equipment designated for disposal. The
PCB -contaminated debris may be generated from
spill cleanups and/or normal maintenance
activities.
3.1.3 Waste Solvents and Solvent -Contaminated Debris
Waste solvents generated at the facility may
include petroleum based solvents such as mineral
spirits, spent refrigerants generated from
building maintenance activities, or materials
containing chlorinated solvents such as 1,1,1 -
trichloroethane. The solvent debris is primarily
contaminated rags generated from normal
maintenance activities. Paint -related waste
materials containing solvents may also be
generated at the facility periodically.
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3.2 Bulk Quantities of Hazardous Materials
The following hazardous materials are used and stored in
bulk quantities at the facility.
3.2.1 Diesel Fuel
Up to 10,000 gallons (69,000 pounds) of diesel
fuel oil are stored in an underground storage tank
located outside the Vehicle Maintenance Garage.
The fuel is for use in company vehicles.
3.2.2 Motor Lubricating Oil
Motor lubricating oil is stored in two 500 -gallon
underground storage tanks located along the south
wall of the Vehicle Maintenance Garage. One tank
is for waste lubricating oil and the other is for
clean lubricating oil.
3.2.3 Gasoline
Up to 10,000 gallons (60,000 pounds) of gasoline
are stored in an underground storage tank located
outside of the Vehicle Maintenance Garage. The
gasoline is for use in company vehicles.
3.2.4 Hydraulic Fluid
Hydraulic fluid is stored in three tanks located
in the Vehicle Maintenance Garage. Two of the
tanks, having capacities of 275 and 220 gallons,
are located in the Solvent Bath Room located at
the rear of the southern most service bay. The
other tank has a 250 -gallon capacity and is
located at the rear of the northern most service
bay. This fluid is used as make-up for utility
trucks and for operating the hydraulic lifts in
the garage.
3.2.5 Mineral Oil Dielectric Fluid (MODF)
MODF is contained in three (3) 500 -gallon
aboveground storage tanks located inside the
Transformer Room. The Transformer Room is located
in the northwest corner of the Office Building, in
the vicinity of the Transformer Maintenance
Staging Area (see Figure 1). One tank contains
new, no PCB MODF and the other two contain MODF
that has been drained from electrical equipment.
MODF is also contained in transformers and other
electrical equipment stored at the facility. All
of the electrical equipment is non-operating with
the exception of the two facility transformers
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located at the northeastern corner of the Office
Building. The MODF-containing non-operating
electrical equipment is stored in the following
locations:
* the Upper Transformer Storage Yard,
* the Transformer Room,
* the Transformer Staging Area, and
* the Transformer Maintenance Staging Area.
For information regarding the- properties and hazards of
these materials, refer to the NEES Companies' Emergency
Release Notification Chemcial Fact Sheets included as
Appendix G. For a detailed description concerning bulk oil
storage such as containment structures, operating procedures
and practices, and measures to prevent releases of hazardous
materials, refer to the NEES Companies' Hazardous Waste,
Substances, and PCB Procedures Manual and the Merrimack
Valley District Headquarters Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan.
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4.0 Preparedness and Prevention
The Merrimack Valley District Headquarters facility is
operated and maintained to prevent and minimize the
possibility of any threat to public health, safety and
welfare or to the environment. Preventative measures
regarding structures, operating procedures and equipment are
described below.
4.1 Procedures to Prevent Incompatible Chemical and Waste Mixing
Each hazardous chemical and hazardous waste is kept in its
own individual container which is handled and stored
separately. The containers used for hazardous materials
storage are maintained in good condition and are made of
materials which are compatible with the. material being
stored. Aisle spacing between containers is adequate to
allow for regular inspection for damage and/or leaks. All
hazardous waste containers are labelled in accordance with
hazardous waste and DOT regulations. The labels properly
identify the material by chemical name and state the hazards
associated with the substance.
All Massachusetts Electric Company employees involved in
hazardous waste handling have received and/or are under the
direct supervision of personnel who have received training
regarding proper container handling, labelling, and
incompatible hazardous materials.
4.2 Hazardous Waste Handling Operations
All wastes which exhibit the characteristics of hazardous
waste are handled as hazardous wastes. Hazardous wastes
exhibit any or a combination of the following
characteristics:
* corrosive, reactive, ignitable and/or toxic;
* listed by the state or federal government as
hazardous waste;
* waste oil; and/or
* PCB -contaminated material.
Hazardous waste is collected at the point of generation in
55 -gallon DOT -approved drums. Within three days of filling
the container, the waste is transported to the hazardous
waste storage area. Hazardous waste containers are kept
closed, except when waste is being added to the container.
Wastes, with the exception of PCB -contaminated material, are
taken off-site within 90 days by a licensed hazardous waste
transporter and delivered to a licensed hazardous waste
treatment, storage and/or disposal facility (TSDF). PCB -
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contaminated waste materials are transported off-site within
30 days. Chlorinated solvent wastes are kept separate from
other wastes and are manifested for disposal as land
disposal restricted wastes.
Indoor drum accumulation of hazardous waste occurs at the
following locations:
* Transformer Room (PCB debris); and
* Vehicle Maintenance Garage (Oily debris).
Outdoor drum storage of hazardous waste occurs at the
following location:
* Upper Transformer Storage Yard (Various); and
* along the southern wall of the Vehicle Maintenance
Garage (Oily debris).
Tank accumulation of hazardous waste occurs at the following
location:
* Transformer Room (aboveground tank -PCB oil); and
* Vehicle Maintenance Garage (underground tank -waste
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Transformers designated for disposal are stored in the Upper
Transformer Storage Yard. Refer to Figure 1 for locations
of hazardous waste areas.
4.3 Equipment for Power Failures
The facility is equipped with five emergency/backup
generators, two of which are in the Vehicle Maintenance
Garage, an additional two of which are located behind the
Local Stores Building near the Transformer Room (see Figure
1), and one is located by the southwestern corner of the
Office Building. The Vehicle Maintenance Garage maintains
two gasoline -powered units;, one stationary and one portable
5 kW emergency generator. The other three units are 40, 75,
and 115 kW propane -powered units and are maintained by
Building and Office Services.
4.4 Inspections and Preventative Maintenance
All hazardous waste areas are inspected weekly by the
facility Hazardous Waste Coordinator or designee(s). Any
discrepancies discovered during the inspections are recorded
on the hazardous waste inspection form and corrected as soon
as possible. Completed inspection reports are filed in the
Stores Department, the Transportation Office, or the T&D
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District Superintendent's Office, depending on jurisdiction.
The inspector checks to ensure the following:
a. All applicable signs are in place and legible;
b. the fire extinguishers are in place and
functional;
C. the inventory of safety and cleanup equipment
is complete;
d. all containers are properly labelled;
e. all containers are -in good condition and not
leaking; -
f. hazardous waste containers are closed and have
not been stored for greater than 90 days (or
30 days for PCB wastes) ;
g. containment areas are free of spilled materials,
precipitation, and debris;
h. floors and outside areas are free of materials
that may indicate the presence of leaks;
i. tank seams, joints, piping, valves and equipment
have no signs of deterioration and/or leakage;
j. equipment and tank foundations and supports are
free of cracks and/or deterioration;
k. spilled materials are thoroughly cleaned, and;
1. adequate walkways and exit routes are maintained
to allow for unobstructed movement of personnel,
and spill control/decontamination and
firefighting equipment.
4.5 Prevention of Hazardous Chemical Exposures to Employees
All employees involved in hazardous substances handling are
provided with proper protective equipment as discussed in
the emergency equipment section below. Additionally, all
employees are taught proper hazardous material handling
procedures in their annual Hazard Communication Standard
training and annual Hazardous Waste/PCB Training.
4.6 Fire Prevention
The facility is designed and constructed to resist the
ignition and propagation of fire through the use of non-
combustible construction materials and other physical
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features which reduce the probability of ignition and spread
of fire. In addition, all combustible materials are stored
and utilized in a manner which minimizes the possibility of
ignition.
The facility is equipped with an automatic fire alarm
system. Fire extinguishers are available throughout the
facility and have been strategically located to reduce
response time to outbreaks of fires. All fire extinguishers
are inspected on a monthly basis by Building of Office
Services and are recharged as necessary. Refer to Section
IV of the Emergency Action Plan provided herein as Appendix
F for the locations, sizes and types of fire extinguishers
located throughout the facility.
4.7 Spill Prevention
The only liquid waste stored outside are the MODF contained
in the transformers and other fluid-filled equipment
designated for disposal and an occasional drum of liquid
waste. This waste is stored in a hazardous waste storage
area located in the Upper Transformer Storage Yard.
Precautions have been taken to minimize the potential for a
spill and to control the migration of the material after the
spill has occurred. To minimize the potential for a spill
resulting from damaging the units while in storage,
electrical equipment designated for disposal is stored on
pallets with sufficient aisle space around them to allow
easy movement amongst them. The Upper Transformer Storage
Yard is bermed and sloped to prevent the uncontrolled
migration of spilled materials outside of the containment
area. The hazardous waste area within the Upper Transformer
Storage Yard is also bermed and valved to prevent the
migration of fluid out of the area and the surface is sealed
to prevent infiltration into the ground. The bermed
hazardous waste storage area is of sufficient area to
contain well over 10% of the total volume of MODF stored and
well over 110% of the possible volume of the largest
transformer that would be stored in the area.
The facility is equipped with materials such as spill kits
and absorbent in sufficient quantities to contain and
cleanup spills at the facility. Liquid waste transfers are
performed in the Transformer Room and at the Vehicle
Maintenance Garage, away from drains. Transfers are always
under close control of the operator and the average amount
of fluid transferred varies from less than 30 gallons per
event for electrical equipment, to several thousands of
gallons per event for diesel fuel and gasoline transfers.
Stored liquid wastes are located away from drains.
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To mitigate against potential catastrophic gasoline or
diesel fuel releases during transfers, the following
safeguards have been put in place:
* the vendor is responsible for ensuring that the tank is
not overfilled;
* MEC personnel monitor the transfer throughout the
process. Spill material are readily available to
address any immediate need; and
* the underground storage tank(s) to which the material
is being transferred are equipped with electronic
monitors and alarms to notify facility personnel of a
..release...
4.8 Prevention from Flooding
The facility is located on an elevated area; therefore, the
likelihood of flooding is small. In the event of a flood
watch or warning, the Emergency Coordinator ensures that
all drums of material are removed from potential flood areas
and that hazardous waste activities are suspended until all
risks have passed.
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5.0 Site Security and Control
Security measures in place at the facility include a chain
link fence along portions of the perimeter, restricted
access through an electronic gate at the main entrance to
the property, and closed circuit television cameras which
are monitored during off -hours. Barbed wire extends above
the chain link fence to deter vandalism. Facility lighting
is sufficient to ensure the timely discovery of spills and
to deter vandalism.
In the event of a release, additional security is available
to prevent accidental or unauthorized entry into the
impacted area. People who are not involved in the control
or cleanup of the release are denied access to the area. If
necessary, the North Andover Police -Department is available
to assist in controlling access to the impacted area.
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6.0 Emergency Response Personnel
In the event of an emergency, facility personnel are
prepared to respond appropriately. All personnel responding
to an emergency are trained according to the level of
response expected from that employee. A description of
employee roles, responsibility. and training is presented
below.
6.1 Emergency Coordinator Designation
The Emergency Coordinators are responsible for coordinating
area emergency response measures. An Emergency Coordinator
is available at all times, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week,
and is either on-site or able to reach the facility within
one hour. The names, addresses and -home/work telephone
numbers of the Primary and Alternate Emergency Coordinators
are listed in Table 1. Whenever an imminent or actual
emergency exists, the person discovering the emergency
notifies the Emergency Coordinator or the Trouble Center who
then notifies the Emergency Coordinator. If the Primary
Coordinator is not available, attempts to contact an
Alternate are made in the order put forth in Table 1 until
an Emergency Coordinator is reached. All Emergency
Coordinators have the authority to fulfill the provisions of
this Plan.
6.2 Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities
The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for oversight of
the emergency response actions, including follow-up
activities such as:
* spill cleanup;
* notifications to federal, state, and local
agencies; and
* evaluation of the effectiveness of the emergency
response actions and the Plan.
The Emergency Coordinator ensures that emergency equipment
is maintained in good operating condition at the facility
and that adequate space is available for emergency response
actions.
The Emergency Coordinators are thoroughly familiar with:
* the layout of the facility;
* the activities and operations at the facility;
* the location and characteristics of the hazardous
materials/wastes handled at the facility;
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the location and operation of all fire control,
spill control and spill cleanup equipment; and
* the location of all pertinent records within the
facility.
The Emergency Coordinators have reviewed and are
familiar with this Plan and are responsible
implementation. The Emergency Coordinators have
all parts of the facility and have the authority
whatever resources are necessary to carry out the
of this Plan.
6.3 Roles in an Emergency
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thoroughly
for its
access to
to acquire
provisions
The Emergency Coordinator responding to the emergency is in
charge of coordinating and controlling all of the operations
at the site. When senior state or local officials or an
emergency response contractor arrives at the site, the
Emergency Coordinator works with the responders to
coordinate activities. The Emergency Coordinator in charge
identifies, to the fullest extent possible, all of the
hazardous substances or conditions present and implements
the appropriate emergency response operations. The
Emergency Coordinator also limits the number of emergency
response personnel at the site to those responders actively
performing the emergency operations.
Training
All personnel that are involved in hazardous waste
management or who are engaged in emergency response
activities are required to successfully complete an annual
training program that is designed in light of the duties and
functions performed in their jobs and/or during an emergency
situation. No employee handles hazardous waste or responds
to an emergency unless he/she has completed or is under the
direct supervision of supervisory personnel who have
completed the appropriate training program. The levels of
training are described below.
6.4.1 Emergency Coordinators and Other Personnel
Handling Hazardous Waste
The Emergency Coordinators and other personnel
who may have to respond to an emergency or handle
hazardous waste in their regular duties are
trained to at least the "First Responder
Operations Level" as described in 29 CFR Part
1910.120 (q). For additional information
regarding hazardous waste training, refer to the
Massachusetts Electric Company Hazardous Waste PCB
Training Plan available at the T&D District
Superintendent's Office. This training entails at
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least 8 hours of classroom and on-the-job training
combined. The training session topics include:
i. Implementation of the facility Contingency
and Emergency Response Plan;
ii. Spill control, containment and limited spill
cleanup;
iii. Emergency notification procedures;
iv. Review of state and local emergency response
plans;
V. Identification of hazardous materials and
basic hazard and risk assessment techniques;
vi. The selection and use of proper personal
protective equipment;
vii. Basic toxicology of the hazardous wastes
handled at the facility and the risks
associated with them;
viii. Safe handling of hazardous wastes;
ix. Basic decontamination procedures;
X. Evacuation procedures.
6.4.2 Other Personnel
Other facility personnel who may have contact with
hazardous waste or who are likely to witness or
discover a release of hazardous material are
trained to the "First Responder Awareness Level"
as described in 29 CFR Part 1910.120 (q). For
additional information regarding hazardous waste
training refer to the Massachusetts Electric
Company Hazardous Waste PCB Training Plan
available in the T&D District Superintendent's
Office. Training sessions at this level include
the following topics:
i. Emergency response notification procedures
with emphasis on notification of the
Emergency Coordinator or Trouble Center;
ii. Definition of hazardous waste and hazardous
materials;
iii. Basic toxicology of hazardous materials
handled at the facility and the hazards
associated with them.
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iii. Safe handling of hazardous wastes;
iv. Signs of the presence of a hazardous material
during an emergency;
V. Evacuation procedures.
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7.0 Emergency Equipment
The emergency equipment presented below is available to the
Merrimack Valley District Headquarters facility personnel.
All emergency equipment is inspected weekly and maintained
as required. Section IV of the Emergency Action Plan
included herein as Appendix F shows the locations of the
various emergency equipment available at the facility.
7.1 Communication Systems
The facility is equipped with a general telephone system and
an automatic fire alarm system. Telephones are located
throughout the facility, including in the vicinity of the
indoor hazardous waste accumulation areas, thus enabling
immediate communication of the situation in the event of an
emergency.. A list of telephone numbers of individuals and
agencies to be contacted in the event of an emergency is
posted by the telephone nearest each of the indoor hazardous
waste accumulation areas.
7.2 Firefighting Equipment
Wall -mounted portable fire extinguishers are located
throughout the facility. Most of the fire extinguishers are
dry chemical Type ABC of various sizes. All extinguishers
are tested annually and are recharged as necessary. Refer
to Section IV of Appendix F for the locations of the fire
extinguishers and Section VII of Appendix F for a listing of
the locations and types of fire extinguishers.
7.3 Spill Control Equipment
A supply of spill control equipment is maintained in the
Stores Department. Absorbent material such as DuraSorb is
available for use along with brooms and shovels. Spill kits
are also available. Each kit contains items such as boots,
coveralls, neoprene gloves, brooms, shovels, handcleaner,
marking tape, and absorbent materials. Clean empty DOT 17H
drums are available for containerization of spill debris. A
complete list of the spill kit components is included as
Table 2.
7.4 Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment including gloves, boots,
coveralls, face shields, safety glasses, and hardhats is
available to facility personnel. Selection of the
appropriate personal protective equipment is based on
factors such as:
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* the types of hazard(s) or suspected hazard(s) present;
* the potential routes of entry which may result in
employee exposure (inhalation, skin absorption,
ingestion and skin or eye contact);
* the ability of the equipment and/or materials to
provide a barrier to the hazard(s).
Additionally, the strength and durability of personal
protective equipment is considered in relation to the task
being performed.
An eyewash station is located in the truckwash bay of the
Vehicle Maintenance Garage. First aid kits are located in
the various departments throughout the facility.
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8.0 Emergency Response Procedures
If an emergency arises, the facility is prepared to react
quickly and in a manner that will protect the safety of all
employees and all emergency response personnel, and that
will mitigate potential adverse effects on the environment.
The procedures presented below are followed during all
emergency releases of hazardous substances.
8.1 Initial Response
In the event of an emergency situation which has the
potential for or actually results in a fire, explosion or
uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance, a Supervisor
is immediately notified and is informed of the exact
location and nature of the upset. Upon receipt of the
notification, the Supervisor performs the following tasks:
a. Documents receipt of the call;
b. Notifies the Emergency Coordinator and advises him/her
of the situation. In the event the Emergency
Coordinator cannot be immediately located, the Trouble
Center is contacted who in turn notifies the Emergency
Coordinator. If the Primary Emergency Coordinator is
not available, the Trouble Center attempts to contact
each Alternate in the order listed in Table 1 until an
Emergency Coordinator is reached. Refer to Table 1 for
the names and telephone numbers of the Emergency
Coordinators.
C. Under the direction of the Emergency Coordinator, the
Supervisor or Trouble Center may notify the following:
* the North Andover Fire Department;
* additional emergency response personnel;
and/or
* District management.
8.2 Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities
The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for the overall
oversight of the emergency response activities, including
initial response and subsequent cleanup, verbal and written
notifications, and post -cleanup demobilization and spill
response evaluation. Each is detailed below.
8.2.1 • Initial Response
Upon receipt of the initial notification, the
Emergency Coordinator takes the following actions:
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a. Either contacts or directs the Supervisor or
Trouble Center to contact, the required
management personnel, and additional 0
emergency response personnel and local
agencies, as warranted;
b. Immediately identifies the character, exact
source and amount of material released;
C. Determines whether or not normal activities
must stop and if an evacuation is necessary;
d. Directs the appropriate response actions
described below that are required to minimize
any hazards to human health or environment
that may result from the release;
8.2.2 Verbal Notifications
Based on the assessment of the nature and extent
of the emergency, the Emergency Coordinator or
his/her designee notifies the groups listed below.
The telephone numbers presented in this section
are restated in Table 3 for quick reference.
a. All employees - in case of an evacuation.
b. In case of fire or substantial release of a
hazardous material/waste:
North Andover Fire Department
689-7777 (emergency)
686-3812 (non -emergency)
C. In case of an evacuation or need for
community action:
North Andover Police Department
686-1212 (emergency)
683-3168 (non -emergency)
d. In case of injury(ies) resulting from the
emergency:
Lawrence General Hospital
685-0224 (emergency)
683-4000 (non -emergency)
e. If the amount of hazardous material released
is equal to or greater than the reportable
quantity (RQ) which in the case of oil is ten
(10) gallons if released onto land or any
quantity if released into a waterway, the
following notifications are made:
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* the Local Emergency Planning Committee
(LEPC), c/o the North Andover Fire
Department at 686-3812;
and if during business hours,
* the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection at
(617) 935-2162;
otherwise,
* the State Police at (800) 525-5555.
f. If the hazardous material released reaches a
waterway, the National Response Center at
(800) 424-8802 is notified within 24 hours of
the release.
g. In the event of:
a release of hazardous material with a PCB
content of over 50 ppm into water; or
a release of 1 pound or more PCBs by weight
into soil which is equivalent to:
* One-tenth gallon of askarel,
* 270 gallons of MODF with a concentration
of 499 ppm or greater, or
* 2,700 gallons MODF with a PCB
concentration of 50 ppm or greater
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at
(617) 565-3279 is notified within 24 hours.
h. If cleanup assistance is needed, Clean
Harbors at (800) OIL -TANK is contacted.
i. If assistance in overseeing the cleanup
operation to ensure that cleanup standards
are met and/or in performing follow-up
sampling and documentation is required,
Ransom Environmental Consultants at (508)
465-1822 is contacted.
j. The information supplied to the above
agencies includes:
i. The name and telephone number of the
person making the notification;
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ii. Name and address of the facility;
iii. Time and nature of the emergency;
iv. Identity of the released material and
quantity released;
V. Extent of any injuries, and;
vi. The potential hazards to human health or
environment.
8.2.3 Site Remediation
Once the emergency is under control, the Emergency
Coordinator arranges for proper cleanup,
collection and disposal of the recovered material
and/or spill cleanup debris. Refer to Appendix C
for cleanup standards.
a. The released material is collected in its
original form, if possible, and placed in an
empty barrel, closed, sealed and properly
labelled. The label includes the following
information:
* the words "Hazardous Waste",
* the chemical identity of the waste,
* the hazards associated with the waste,
and
* the date of containerization.
The drums are moved to the facility hazardous
waste storage area and disposed of in
accordance with regulatory and Company
requirements.
b. All contaminated soil or other contaminated
material, including spill cleanup debris, is
cleaned up, containerized, and managed as a
hazardous waste. Removal of the material is
performed under the direction of the
Emergency Coordinator or his/her qualified
designee.
C. If a release to the environment has occurred,
the Emergency Coordinator with assistance
from Ransom Environmental or the Division
Environmental Engineer, determines whether or
not soil or water samples must be taken and
analyzed.
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d. The release site remains off limits to
unnecessary personnel until cleanup
operations are complete.
e. If the hazardous wastes generated during the
cleanup are transported off-site by a
licensed Company -approved hazardous waste
transporter and delivered to a licensed
Company -approved hazardous waste disposal
facility, the Emergency Coordinator ensures
the accuracy and completeness of the
hazardous waste manifest, signs it, and
ensures its proper distribution and filing.
Handling of the signed manifest is discussed
in Section 11.
8.2.4 Post Site Remediation
When the site has been cleaned up, and the
emergency response equipment has been
decontaminated and returned to its proper storage
location, the Emergency Coordinator:
a. Notifies the proper officials that the
emergency condition no longer exists and that
normal operations have resumed.
b. Critiques the emergency response action,
including response and follow-up, along with
facility management, and the Division
Environmental Engineer. Included in this
critique are:
* the identification of the cause(s) of
the emergency to prevent its
recurrence.
* the change of response actions to be
taken in the future, if necessary;
* the update of the Plan by the Division
Environmental Engineer to reflect these
changes made.
8.2.5 Post Site Remediation Written Notification
a. If hazardous material was released during the
emergency, a Hazardous Substances and PCB
Release Report Form (see Figure 2), or its
equivalent, is completed for the incident and
distributed within the Company to:
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* Westboro Environmental Affairs,
*
the Corporate Safety Department,
* the Division Environmental Engineer, and
* the Westboro T&D Maintenance Procedure
Coordinator.
b. For releases to the environment over the RQ,
a written report, consisting of a Hazardous
Substances and PCB Release Report Form with a
cover letter, is submitted to the DEP and the
LEPC within seven days of the incident.
C. If site remediation is not complete within
three months of the incident, an interim
report is submitted to the DEP and the LEPC.
Refer to Table 3 for agency addresses.
The following information is included in the
release report:
i. Name address and telephone number of the
facility and owner and operator;
ii. Date, time and type of the incident;
iii. Name(s) and quantity(ies) of the
material(s) involved;
iv. The extent of injuries, if any;
V. An assessment of actual or potential
hazards to human health or the
environment;
vi. A description of actions taken and the
estimated quantity and disposition of
recovered material that resulted from
the incident;
vii. Copies of any laboratory analysis for
material released and soil or water
samples of impacted environment;
viii. Proposed methods for prevention of
future emergencies.
The Division Environmental Engineer is
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d. When the final report is available, it is
submitted to the DEP and the LEPC and
distributed within the Company to:
* the Division Environmental Engineer,
* the Corporate Safety Department,
* Westboro Environmental Affairs, and
* the T&D PCB Maintenance Procedure
Coordinator.
8.3 Fire and/or Explosion
Actions taken in the -event of a fire and/or explosion threat
are delineated in the Emergency Action Plan provided herein
as Appendix F.
8.4 Flood Response
In the event or threat of a flood, the Emergency Coordinator
makes provisions to secure the area, if water may rise high
enough to affect utilities, equipment or materials.
8.5 Spill Procedures
In the case of spills, attempts to mitigate the spill are
made, if possible to do so safely. Initial response actions
are performed when they do not unduly endanger the employee.
If possible, released material is recovered and placed in a
proper container for disposal as hazardous waste.
The following items are utilized to contain the spread of
the release:
* polyethylene sheets;
* speedi-dry or similar absorbent material,
* absorbent pads; and/or
* rags.
The locations of the containment materials are posted by the
telephones nearest to the hazardous waste accumulation areas
throughout the facility. Containment materials can be found
in the following areas:
* the second truck bay in the Upper Parking Lot,
* the Transformer Room,
* the Stores Department, and
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* the Vehicle Maintenance Garage.
Methods that may be utilized to control a spill source are
presented below. The specific methods used depend on the
type of material spilled and the extent of the spill. Refer
to Appendix C.
In the event that a drum becomes damaged, the material is
transferred to another drum as soon as practical or packed
in an overpack. Spilled material is cleaned up with
absorbent and containerized for disposal as hazardous waste.
8.6 Bomb Threat Response
Actions taken in the case of a bomb threat are delineated in
the Emergency Action Plan, provided herein as Appendix F.
8.7 Securing the Site
Once the emergency has passed, the Emergency Coordinator
directs the appropriate cleanup actions. In case of spills,
the spilled material, cleanup debris and contaminated soil,
if any, is containerized and the contaminated surfaces are
cleaned. If the released material contains PCBs, the
contaminated surfaces are double rinsed using Superwash:
Based on the assessment of the type(s) of material released,
the Emergency Coordinator structures and supervises the
response proceedings to ensure that the wastes are properly
collected, segregated, containerized, labelled, stored, and
disposed of. The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for
the proper management, including disposal, of hazardous
waste in accordance with federal, state, local, and Company
policies, procedures, regulations and guidances. The NEES
Companies' Hazardous Waste, Substances and PCB Procedures
Manual is the Company document which delineates proper
hazardous waste handling procedures.
The Emergency Coordinator remains at the site until the
cleanup operation has been completed and ensures that the
site is secure and that operations may resume/continue as
usual. The Emergency Coordinator also ensures that all of
the cleanup wastes and debris are placed in compatible
containers and that each container is properly labeled and
disposed of.
8.8 Decontamination
All equipment used in an emergency response operation
(shovels, hoses, protective clothing, etc.) is thoroughly
decontaminated using Superwash or properly disposed of as
hazardous waste. Before resuming his/her normal duties, the
Emergency Coordinator makes arrangements for the replacement
or refill of all fire extinguishers, absorbent containers,
and/or other equipment that was depleted during the
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emergency response. All emergency response equipment
including fire protection equipment, spill control equipment
and communications equipment are maintained and tested
periodically, as warranted, and immediately after use.
8.9 Critique of Response and Follow-up
When emergency response actions are complete, including the
submission of all required reports, the Emergency
Coordinator meets with the Division Environmental Engineer
and the District Superintendent to evaluate all response
actions. other pertinent personnel may participate in the
evaluation as needed. If certain response actions are
determined to be ineffective, then alternative actions are
developed, this Plan is amended accordingly, and the new
information is communicated to the impacted personnel and
agencies.
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9.0 Evacuation
Evacuation of the facility may be necessary in the event of
a fire, bomb threat or release of hazardous material.
A facility evacuation is signaled by a series of 15 -second
blasts of the building siren system. When the facility
alarm is sounded, personnel evacuate the building and follow
the instructions of the District Manager, Emergency
Coordinator and/or evacuation monitors. The routes of
evacuation are clearly marked within the facility by "EXIT"
or "EVACUATION" signs. In addition, building floor plans
indicating evacuation routes are posted throughout the
facility. No employee reenters the facility until the
Emergency Coordinator has determined that the building is
safe for re-entry. The evacuation -procedure- is included in,
the Emergency Action Plan provided herein as Appendix F.
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10.0 Emergency Medical Treatment and First Aid
The Merrimack Valley District Headquarters facility has
limited facilities to supply emergency medical treatment.
However, Lawrence General Hospital is located within ten
(10) miles of the facility and is contacted immediately in
the event of a medical emergency. The North Andover Fire
Department, located within five (5) miles of the facility,
may also be contacted to provide assistance with medical
emergencies. Both agencies are familiar with the location
and operations of the facility.
In the event that an employee is exposed to a hazardous
substance resulting in any injury or exhibits signs or
symptoms associated with chemical overexposure, MEC is
prepared to supply as much information as possible to the
treating physician regarding the incident. This information
may include:
* the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) to which the
employee may have been exposed;
* a description of the conditions under which the
exposure occurred, and;
* a description of signs and symptoms of exposure that
the employee is exhibiting; and
* the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the substance(s).
Massachusetts Electric Company employees receive information
regarding first aid and signs and symptoms associated with
chemical overexposure during their annual Hazard
Communication Standard and Hazardous Waste/PCB training
sessions. All employees who handle hazardous
materials/waste receive CPR and first aid training in the
form of at least eight hours of initial training and four
hours of annual review.
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11.0 Recordkeeping
There are several records which are maintained at the
facility, including:
* emergency release reports,
* hazardous waste manifests,
* annual/biennial hazardous waste reports,
* exception reports,
* land disposal restriction notices, and
* inspection forms.
In addition, medical records associated with employee
overexposures to hazardous materials/waste are also
maintained by the Company. Refer to Appendix D for more
detailed information regarding recordkeeping.
11.1 Emergency Release Reports
As discussed in Section 8.0 above, a written emergency
release report may be required in the event of a release of
hazardous material over the reportable quantity. These
reports are maintained in the T&D District Superintendent's
Office and remain on file for at least seven years.
11.2 Manifests
The manifest contains eight copies. The disposition of the
copies is as follows:
Copy 1. Disposal Facility mails to Destination State
Copy 2. Disposal Facility mails to Generator State
Copy 3. Disposal Facility mails to Generator
Copy 4. Disposal Facility retains
Copy 5. Transporter retains
Copy 6. Generator mails to Destination State
Copy 7. Generator mails to Generator State
Copy 8. Generator retains
Copies 3 and 8 of all manifests are kept on file in the
Stores Department, the Transportation Department, or the T&D
District Superintendent's Office, depending on jurisdiction,
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for at least seven years from the date of the shipment.
Manifests associated with spill response activities are
filed in the T&D District Superintendent's Office.
11.3 Exception Reports
If the Merrimack Valley District Headquarters does not
receive Copy 3 of the manifest from the disposal facility
within 35 days, MEC contacts the facility to determine the
disposition of the waste. If the copy is not received
within 45 days, an exception report is filed with the
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the
Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). The exception report includes the following:
a. A legible copy of the initial manifest given to the
transporter.
b. A cover letter signed by facility management or the
Division Environmental Engineer explaining efforts
taken to locate the hazardous waste and the results of
those efforts.
11.4 Land Disposal Restriction Notifications
A completed Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) Notification
form accompanies all shipments of hazardous waste containing
substances which are banned from disposal in or on land.
These substances include all listed and characteristic
wastes, "California List" wastes and other wastes. As the
generator, MEC has instructed the TSDF as to which treatment
technology for disposal to apply. The original copy of the
LDR accompanies the shipment and a copy remains on file at
the Merrimack Valley District Headquarters for at least
seven years.
11.5 Accident Reports
The Company maintains employee accident reports, including
reports of injuries resulting from overexposure to a
hazardous substance. Whenever an event takes place such as
a spill, leak or other occurrence resulting in the
likelihood of exposure to a hazardous substance, the
employee is provided the opportunity to receive medical
attention. If an employee develops signs or symptoms
associated with a hazardous chemical overexposure, medical
attention is also provided. The records of these medical
examinations or consultation s are kept by the Company for
at least 30 years after the employee has left the NEES
Companies. Copies of the accident reports are maintained at
the District Office while the person is employed with MEC.
Upon their leaving the Company, these files are forwarded to
NEES Companies' Medical Department for permanent retention.
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TABLE 1
EMERGENCY COORDINATORS
Primary: Richard Harding North Andover ext 1472
9 Sycamore Avenue home: , (603) 898-5588
Salem, NH pager: (617) 841-1255
carphone:! (508) 989-2476
Alternates: H. Donald Burgess North :Andover ext 1350
3 Bowlen Avenue home: (508) 465-9211
Newburyport, MA pager: (617) 669-8717
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or 669-8718
carphone: (508) 989-2333
R. L. Rosentrater North Andover ext 1350
52 Hampstead Street home: (508) 683-9598
Methuen, MA pager: (617) 669-8717
or 669-8718
carphone: (508) 989-2320
TABLE 2
SPILL CLEANUP EQUIPMENT
Stores Code
Kit Box
No Stores Code
591200
483065
462735
472433
472434
472326
472324
Spill Cleanup Equipment Item
Standard Barrel (DOT -approved)
"Speedi-dry" Absorbent (50 pounds)
Shovel (flat)
Broom
Goggles
Eye Shields
Gloves
Light Duty Nitrile Gloves
Heavy Duty Granflex
Protective Clothina
466861 Coveralls, Disposable - Kit Use
462358 Booties, Disposable
466130
Plastic Drop
Cloth, 9 x 12
467242
PCB Labels
478045
Plastic Pail
- 10 qt
591015
Waterless Hand Cleaner
466125
Rags
486488
2" Duct Tape
476800
Metal Marker
- Yellow
460575
Plastic Bags
- 55 gal
'-
Barrel Hooks
478400
3M Absorbent
Pillows
482700
3M Absorbent
Pads
'-
Solvent*
599777
Super Wash* (5 gal)
Cover Liner
* Obtain only when needed. (*) items not to be stored in kit.
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AGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Cleanup Contractor
Clean Harbors
1200 Crown Colony Drive
P.O. Box 9137
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Contact person: Bill King
(800) OIL -TANK
Environmental Consultant
FEDERAL
STATE
Ransom Environmental Consultants
Brown's Wharf
Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950
Contact person: Timothy Snay
(508) 465-1822
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(617) 565-3279
National Coast Guard National Response Center (NRC)
National Response Center
(800) 424-8802
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Northeast Region
10 Commerce Way
Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
(617) 935-2162
During non -business hours, contact
State Police
(800) 525-5555
LOCAL AGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES (Continued)
North Andover Board of Health
120 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Contact person: Mr. Gayton Osgood, Director
(508) 682-6483
North Andover Fire Department
124 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Contact person: Mr. William Dolan, Fire Chief
(508) 686-3812 (non -emergency)
689-7777 (emergency)
North Andover Police Department
566 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Contact person: Mr. Richard Stanley, Police Chief
(508) 683-3168 (non -emergency)
686-1212 (emergency)
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
c/o the North Andover Fire Department
124 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Contact person: Mr. William Dolan, Fire Chief
(508) 686-3812 (non -emergency)
689-7777 (emergency)
Local Hospital
Northeast Central Medical Emergency
Direction (NE CMED)
Lawrence General Hospital
1 General Street
Lawrence, Massachusetts 01841
Contact person: Peter Cole, Director
Chris Robert, Supervisor
(508) 683-4000 (non -emergency)
685-0224 (emergency) ^
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APPENDIX A
Letters of Transmittal of Contingency Plans
to Emergency Response Agencies and
Local Authorities
Massachusetts Electric
A New England Electric System company
December 21, 1992
Mr. Richard Stanley
Police Chief
North Andover Police Department
Mcssachusems Electric Company
1 10 1 Turnpike Street
Ncr'h Andover, Massachusetts 0 1845-6109
Te,ephone: (508) 683-951 1
566 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
re: Massachusetts Electric Company Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan
Dear Mr. Stanley:
In accordance with Massachusetts hazardous waste regulation 310
CMR 30.522, enclosed is the Contingency and Emergency Response
Plan (Plan) for the Massachusetts Electric Company facility
located at 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
This Plan presents procedures implemented at the facility to
prevent and minimize hazards to human health or the environment
from fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste/material
or its constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
If necessary, the Massachusetts Electric Company will request
emergency services from the Police Department. Therefore, please
review the Plan to become more familiar with our facility and our
emergency procedures and retain it for future reference. If the
Plan is changed or amended, the revisions will be transmitted to
you.
If your department is not able to assist this facility during an
emergency or if you have any questions regarding this Plan,
please contact Sabrina L. Lewis, Environmental Engineer at (508)
683-9511, extension 1379.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Dennis E. Snay
Vice President & District Manager
cc: J.
H. Dickson
J.
M. Kwasnik
D.
J. Mahoney
R.
A. Yanco
No
Enclosures
Massachusetts Electric
A New England Electric System company
December 21, 1992
Massachusetts Electric Company
1 101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845-6109
Telephone: (508) 683-951 1
Mr. Peter Cole
Northeast Central Medical Emergency Direction (NE CMED)
Lawrence General Hospital
1 General Street
Lawrence, Massachusetts 01845
re: Massachusetts Electric Company Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan
Dear Mr. Cole:
In accordance with Massachusetts hazardous waste regulation 310
CMR 30.522, enclosed is the Contingency and Emergency Response
Plan (Plan) for the Massachusetts Electric Company facility
located at 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
This Plan presents procedures implemented at the facility to
prevent and minimize hazards to human health or the environment
from fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste/material
or its constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
If necessary, the Massachusetts Electric Company will request
emergency medical services from hospital. Therefore, please
review the Plan to become more familiar with our facility and our
emergency procedures and retain it for future reference. If the
Plan is changed or amended, the revisions will be transmitted to
you.
If the hospital is not able to assist this facility during
emergency or if you have any questions regarding this Plan,
please contact Sabrina L. Lewis, Environmental Engineer. at
683-9511, extension 1379.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Dennis E. Snay-
Vice President & District Manager
cc: J.
H. Dickson
J.
M. Kwasnik
D.
J. Mahoney
R.
A. Yanco
No
Enclosures
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Massachusetts Electric
A New England Electric System company
December 21, 1992
Mr. Steven Ransom
Ransom Environmental Consultants
Brown's Wharf
Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950
,Massachusetts Electric Company
1 101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 0 1 845-61 09
Telephone: (508) 683-951 1
re: Massachusetts Electric Company Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan
Dear Mr. Ransom:
In accordance with Massachusetts hazardous waste regulation 310
CMR 30.522, enclosed is the Contingency and Emergency Response
Plan (Plan) for the Massachusetts Electric Company facility
located at 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
This Plan presents procedures implemented at the facility to
prevent and minimize hazards to human health or the environment
from fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste/material
or its constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
If necessary, the Massachusetts Electric Company will request
emergency services from your company. Therefore, please review
the Plan to become more familiar with our facility and our
emergency procedures and retain it for future reference. If the
Plan is changed or amended, the revisions will be transmitted to
you.
If your company is not able to assist this facility during an
emergency or if you have any questions regarding this Plan,
please contact Sabrina L. Lewis, Environmental Engineer at (508)
683-9511, extension 1379.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Y�
Dennis E. Snay I-
Vice President & District Manager
cc: J.
H. Dickson
J.
M. Kwasnik
D.
J. Mahoney
R.
A. Yanco
No
Enclosures
Massachusetts Electric
A New England Electric System company
December 21, 1992
Mr. Bryan Diehl
Clean Harbors
1200 Crown Colony Drive
P. O. Box 9137
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Massachusetts Electric Company
1 101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845-6109
Telephone: 1508) 683951 1
re: Massachusetts Electric Company Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan
Dear Mr. Diehl:
In accordance with Massachusetts hazardous waste regulation 310
CMR 30.522, enclosed is the Contingency and Emergency Response
Plan (Plan) for the Massachusetts Electric Company facility
located at 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
This Plan presents procedures implemented at the facility to
prevent and minimize hazards to human health or the environment
from fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste/material
or its constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
If necessary, the Massachusetts Electric Company will request
emergency services from your company. Therefore, please review
the Plan to become more familiar with our facility and our
emergency procedures and retain it for future reference. If the
Plan is changed or amended, the revisions will be transmitted to
you.
If your company is not able to assist this facility during
emergency or if you have any questions regarding this Plan,
please contact Sabrina L. Lewis, Environmental Engineer at
683-9511, extension 1379.
Thank you for your assistance.
Si ely,
'L(
Dennis E. Snay
Vice President & District Manager
cc: J.
H.
Dickson
J.
M.
Kwasnik
D.
J.
Mahoney
R.
A.
Yanco
No
Enclosures
an
(508)
Massachusetts Electric
A New England Electric System company
December 21, 1992
Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection
Northeast Region
10 Commerce Way
Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
Mossochusetts Electric Company
1 101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MCS50Chusens 01 8456109
Telephone: (508) 683-9511
re: Massachusetts Electric Company Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan
Dear Sir or Madam:
In accordance with Massachusetts hazardous waste regulation 310
CMR 30.522, enclosed is the Contingency and Emergency Response
Plan (Plan) for the Massachusetts Electric Company facility
located at 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
This Plan presents procedures implemented at the facility to
prevent and minimize hazards to human health or the environment
from fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste/material
or its constituents to air, soil, or surface water. If the Plan
is changed or amended, the revisions will be transmitted to you.
If you have any questions regarding this Plan, please contact
Sabrina L. Lewis, Environmental Engineer at (508) 683-9511,
extension 1379.
Sincerely,
Dennis E. Snay
Vice President & District Manager
cc: J.
H.
Dickson
J.
M.
Kwasnik
D.
J.
Mahoney
R.
A.
Yanco
No
Enclosures
Massachusetts Electric
A New England Electric System company
December 21, 1992
Mr. Gayton Osgood
Director
North Andover Board of Health
120 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Mossochusens Electric Company
1 101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845-6109
Te'lephone: 1508) 6839511
re: Massachusetts Electric Company Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan
Dear Mr. Stanley:
In accordance with Massachusetts hazardous waste regulation 310
CMR 30.522, enclosed is the Contingency and Emergency Response
Plan (Plan) for the Massachusetts Electric Company facility
located at 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
This Plan presents procedures implemented at the facility to
prevent and minimize hazards to human health or the environment
from fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste/material
or its constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
Please review the Plan to become more familiar with our facility
and our emergency procedures and retain it for future reference.
If the Plan is changed or amended, the revisions will be
transmitted to you.
If you have any questions regarding this Plan, please contact
Sabrina L. Lewis, Environmental Engineer at (508) 683-9511,
extension 1379.
Sincerely,
0---�
Dennis E. Snay
Vice President & District Manager
cc: J.
H. Dickson
J.
M. Kwasnik
D.
J. Mahoney
R.
A. Yanco
No
Enclosures
Massachusetts Electric
A New England Electric System company
December 21, 1992
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
c/o Mr. William Dolan, Fire Chief
North Andover Fire Department
124 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Massachusetts Electric Company
1 101 Turnpike S+reet
North Andover, Massachusetts 0 1845,6109
Telephone: (508) 683-9511
re: Massachusetts Electric Company Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan
Dear Mr. Dolan:
In accordance with Massachusetts hazardous waste regulation 310
CMR 30.522, enclosed is the Contingency and Emergency Response
Plan (Plan) for the Massachusetts Electric Company facility
located at 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
This Plan presents procedures implemented at the facility to
prevent and minimize hazards to human health or the environment
from fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste/material
or its constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
Please review the Plan to become more familiar with our facility
and our emergency procedures and retain it for future reference.
If the Plan is changed or amended, the revisions will be
transmitted to you.
If you have any questions regarding this Plan, please contact
Sabrina L. Lewis, Environmental Engineer at (508) 683-9511,
extension 1379.
Sincerely,
r
Dennis E. Snay
Vice President & District Manager
cc: J.
H. Dickson
J.
M. Kwasnik
D.
J. Mahoney
R.
A. Yanco
No
Enclosures
Massachusetts Electric
A New England Electric System company
December 21, 1992
Board of Selectmen
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
Massachusetts Electric Company
1101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 0 1 845-61 09
Telephone: 1508) 683951 1
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
re: Massachusetts Electric Company Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan
Dear Mr. Stanley:
In accordance with Massachusetts hazardous waste regulation 310
CMR 30.522, enclosed is the Contingency and Emergency Response
Plan (Plan) for the Massachusetts Electric Company facility
located at 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
This Plan presents procedures implemented at the facility to
prevent and minimize hazards to human health or the environment
from fires, explosions, or releases of hazardous waste/material
or its constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
Please review the Plan to become more familiar with our facility
and our emergency procedures and retain it for future reference.
If the Plan is changed or amended, the revisions will be
transmitted to you.
If you have any questions regarding this Plan, please contact
Sabrina L. Lewis, Environmental Engineer at (508) 683-9511,
extension 1379.
Sincerely,
&�t<-
Dennis E. Snay ! —
Vice President & District Manager
cc: J.
H. Dickson
J.
M. Kwasnik
D.
J. Mahoney
R.
A. Yanco
No
Enclosures
APPENDIX. B
Description of Vendor Capabilities and
Letter of Commitment
Ele a in H a rpb ffio
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANIES
BOSTON FIELD SERVICE OFFICE
530 E. FIRST STREET, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
24 HOUR SERVICE
(617) 269-5830
1-800-OIL-TANK
May 11, 1992
Massachusetts Electric
Merrimack Valley District HQ
1101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Attn: Sabrina L. Lewis
Dear Ms. Lewis,
Clean Harbors is the largest provider of comprehensive
environmental services in New England. Our hazardous waste
management services -include treatment, storage, resource
recovery, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials.
Our environmental remediation services include surface
remediation, groundwater restoration, underground storage tank
management and site decontamination. We also provide analytical
services which complement our customers' complex environmental
requirements. These services are available on a 24 hour
emergency basis.
Clean Harbors of Kingston, Inc. staffs emergency response
offices throughout New England. The closest office to your
facility is our South Boston office. We have approximately 50
supervisors and approximately 250 other employees who are
experienced in emergency response. To complement the South
Boston office, our Remedial Services Division for heavy
equipment, analytical services for analysis, and our Braintree
facility for disposal are also on call 24 hours a day. This
enables us to better service our customers in a time and cost
efficient manner.
We operate two separate spill teams everyday. The teams consist
of supervisors, foreman, operators (heavy equipment, vacuum
trucks, etc.), field technicians, chemist, engineers, and health
and safety personnel.
Our record in emergency response speaks for itself. We
currently serve as an on call contractor for the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection for chemical spills and
oil spills on a rotating basis. We perform over 1800 spill
responses per year. All personnel undergo strict training. In
addition to a weekly one hour safety training, all employees
undergo a 40 hour OSHA approved training.
MASSACHUSETTS RHODE ISLAND CONNECTICUT NEW YORK NEW JERSEY MAINE NEW HAMPSHIRE MARYLAND ILLINOIS OHIO
Page 2
If you have any questions or would like to discuss our services
in person, please feel free to contact me at (617) 269-5830.
sincerely,
Harry E. Davidson
Vice President/General Manager
HED/lb
EleainHarbo
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANIES
BOSTON FIELD SERVICE OFFICE
530 E. FIRST STREET, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
24 HOUR SERVICE
(617) 269-5830
1 -800 -OIL -TANK
May 11, 1992
Massachusetts Electric
Merrimack Valley District HQ
1101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Attn: Sabrina L. Lewis
Dear Ms. Lewis,
This letter is to inform you that Clean Harbors will provide
emergency response services at the request of and under the
direction of an authorized representative, on a time and
material basis in accordance with our prevailing rates. For
emergency service, please call (617) 269-5830 or 1 -800 -OIL -TANK.
If you have any questions concerning our emergency response
capabilities, please feel free to contact me at (617) 269-5830.
Sincerely,
Harry E Davidson
Vice President/General Manager
HED/lb
MASSACHUSETTS RHODE ISLAND CONNECTICUT NEW YORK NEW JERSEY MAINE NEW HAMPSHIRE MARYLAND ILLINOIS OHIO
APPENDIX C
Hazardous Material Cleanup Standards
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLEANUP STANDARDS
The procedures below present basic spill treatment methods
for hazardous materials commonly used by Massachusetts
Electric. Mitigation of large spills may warrant acquiring
assistance from outside cleanup contractor(s). Only Company
employees who have received hazardous waste management and
emergency response training may undertake cleanup actions
beyond simple containment activities.
OILS (eg., Fuel oil, gasoline, transformer oil, hydraulic
fluids)
1. Safety Precautions
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear eye protection
and gloves and in the case of large releases, wear a
protective suit in addition to the eye protection and
the gloves. Shut off all ignition sources.
2. Containment
Dike the spill area with absorbent booms, polyethylene
sheets or other appropriate materials. Cover drains
within the spill area. Contain small spills with
speedi-dry or other absorbent materials.
3. Cleanup
Remove free liquids for disposal or recycling, if
practical and appropriate. Absorb the remaining
material with a noncombustible absorbent such as
speedi-dry and shovel the material into drums using
spark -proof equipment. Remove and containerize
contaminated soil and other impacted material until
visible traces of oil are gone. Final cleanup is
confirmed by sampling and analysis.
4. Current Cleanup Standards
Current standards require the attainment of Total
Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) concentrations in soil of
less than 300 parts per million (ppm) in non -sensitive
environments such as urban and industrial areas and 100
ppm in sensitive environments such as sole source
aquifer recharge areas, residential lawns, playgrounds,
grazing lands, etc.
5. Post -Cleanup and Disposal
Decontaminate all non -disposable cleanup and personal
protective equipment using Superwash. Dispose of
personal protective equipment that cannot be
decontaminated along with the cleanup debris as
hazardous waste OILY DEBRIS, in accordance with NEES
Companies' hazardous waste disposal procedures.
SOLVENTS (eg., mineral spirits, paint thinners, 1,1,1 -
trichloroethane)
1. Safety Precautions
Avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid breathing
vapors. Wear goggles and gloves for small spills. For
larger spills, also wear a protective suit in addition
to the goggles and gloves. Use a self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) for large spills in confined
areas. Shut off all ignition sources. A light water
spray may be used to keep down vapors while mitigating
a large spill.
2. Containment
Dike large spills with absorbent booms and/or
polyethylene sheets. Cover drains in the spill area.
Cleanup small spills with noncombustible absorbent
material(s).
3. Cleanup
Cleanup spills with sand or other noncombustible
absorbent material. Use spark -proof equipment to
shovel debris into DOT -approved drums.
4. Post -Cleanup and Disposal
Decontaminate all non -disposable cleanup and personal
protective equipment using Superwash. Dispose of
personal protective equipment that cannot be
decontaminated along with the cleanup debris as a land
ban restricted hazardous waste, in accordance with NEES
Companies' hazardous waste disposal procedures. The
waste description will vary with the released material.
APPENDIX D
Environmental Files
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ENVIRONMENTAL FILES
The files listed below are to be maintained and available for
inspection at each facility that:
• generates hazardous waste;
• has asbestos and/or personnel trained to remove asbestos;
• maintains water management permits; and/or
• utilizes underground storage tanks.
ASBESTOS
Asbestos Removal Reports Maintain a file of completed Asbestos
Removal Reports for at least 30 years.
Traininq Records Maintain a complete list of asbestos workers
along with a copy of their training course certificates and any
applicable state licenses.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Manifest Files File by year in chronological order, most recent on
top. The generator copy (copy 8), the facility return copy (3),
and any associated land ban notifications must be stapled together
with copy 3 on top. If the originals are not available, you must
at least have a photocopy. You have 45 days to receive the
facility returned copy (copy 3) indicating proper disposal. After
that period of time, you must track down the copies via written
correspondence. If you have not received the copy 3 manifest
within 30 days, contact the Division Environmental Engineer.
Manifests must be retained for at least 7 years and land ban
restriction notices must be retained with the associated manifest
for at least 7 years. Distribution of the manifest copies is
presented below:
Copy 1:
Copy 2:
Copy 3:
Copy 4:
Copy 5:
Copy 6:
Copy 7:
Copy 8:
Disposal Facility mails to Destination State
Disposal Facility mails to Generator State
Disposal Facility mails to Generator
Disposal Facility retains
Transporter retains
Generator mails to Destination State
Generator mails to Generator State
Generator retains
Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) Notification Forms An
accompanies each shipment of waste containing substances which
banned from disposal in or on land. These substances include
listed and characteristic wastes, "California List" wastes
other wastes. Using this form, the generator instructs
disposal facility as to the treatment technology for disposal
each waste stream. The original copy of the LDR accompanies
LDR
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shipment and a copy remains on file attached to the associated
manifest for at least 7 years.
Exception Reports If the generator does not receive copy 3 of the
manifest from the disposal facility within 30 days, the generator
must contact the Division Environmental Engineer so that inquiry
into the whereabouts of the document can be made. If the copy 3 is
not received within 45 days, an exception report must be filed with
the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Regional
Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The exception report must include the following:
• a legible copy of the initial manifest given to the
transporter; and
• a cover letter signed by facility management or the
Division Environmental Engineer explaining efforts taken
to locate the hazardous waste and the results of those
efforts.
Exception reports for manifest deficiencies must be maintained for
at least 7 years.
Waste Analysis Keep any waste profile sheets, laboratory analyses
or other waste determinations for at least 7 years from the date
the hazardous waste was last sent from the facility.
Annual/Biennial Reports Retain reports for at least 7 years from
the due date of the report. Request copies of these reports from
the Environmental Affairs Department if the reports are not
currently available at your facility.
Annual PCB Reports Retain the annual PCB reports that are issued
from the Environmental Affairs Department permanently.
Completed Inspection Forms All records of inspections relating to
hazardous waste management must be retained for at least 7 years.
Spill Reports Maintain release/spill reports and any associated
correspondence with state or local agencies concerning the incident
for at least 7 years.
Training Records Records of PCB/Hazardous Waste Training must be
maintained for each employee until at least three years from the
date on which the person is no longer employed by any of the NEES
Companies.
Contingency and Emergency Response Plan A Contingency and
Emergency Response Plan must be available at the facility. This
document is to be updated when necessary and reviewed at least
annually.
PCB/Hazardous Waste Training Plan The PCB/Hazardous Waste Training
Plan must be available at the facility.
WASTEWATER
Ordinances File a copy of the local sewer ordinance.
Permits Maintain any required water use or discharge permits.
Wastewater Data Keep any analytical data resulting from sampling by
you or the sewer authority.
Backflow Devices Retain the permit for
the annual Inspection and Maintenance
design data sheets of the device.
completed by water supplier.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Registration Forms
Annual Reports
a backf low device as well as
Reports, as -built plans and
Keep any inspection reports
Closure Information This includes notifications to the state and
local fire department and any site assessment work, analytical
data, disposal of contaminated soil.
Operating Records Maintain records of tightness testing and other
inspection methods, inventory data, and maintenance information.
Manufacturer Information Keep information concerning tank and
piping design, construction and materials.
Tank Upgrade Information_ Keep records of all tank upgrades taken to
meet state regulations.
Releases Keep records of any releases or suspected releases
including the response taken, analytical data, and government
notifications and correspondence.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, HEALTH & SAFETY
Accident Reports The Company maintains employee accident reports,
including reports of injuries resulting from overexposure to
hazardous substances. Whenever an event takes place such as a
spill, leak or other occurrence where exposure to a hazardous
substance is a potentiality, the employee is provided the
opportunity to receive medical attention. If an employee develops
signs or symptoms associated with a hazardous substance
overexposure, medical attention is provided. The records of these
medical examinations or consultations are kept by the Company for
at 30 years after the employee has left the NEES Companies. Copies
of the accident reports are maintained at the facility and/or at
the District office.
APPENDIX E
Emergency Response Procedure
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE
FOR A RELEASE OVER THE REPORTABLE QUANTITY
(GENERALLY 10 GALLONS ONTO LAND OR ANY
QUANTITY INTO WATER INCLUDING WETLANDS,
PONDS, STREAMS, ETC.)
* UPON DISCOVERY OF SPILL,
CONTACT CLEAN HARBORS (800 -OIL -TANK)
AND RANSOM ENVIRONMENTAL (508-465-1822)
* WITHIN TWO HOURS OF SPILL DISCOVERY, NOTIFY
BUSINESS HOURS NON -BUSINESS HOURS
DEP NORTHEAST REGION STATE POLICE
(617-935-2162) (800-525-5555)
LOCAL LEPC (c/o LOCAL FIRE DEPT)
(508-686-3812)
IF SPILLED MATERIAL REACHES WATER, CONTACT
THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800-424-8802)
* CONTACT THE EPA (617-565-3279) WITHIN 24 HRS
IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE RELEASED:
> 50 ppm PCB MODF INTO WATER OR ONTO GRAZING
LAND, VEGETABLE GARDEN, OR FARMLAND; OR
2,700 GALS OR MORE OF > 50 ppm PCB MODF; OR
270 GALS OR MORE OF >499 ppm PCB MODF;
ONE-TENTH GALLON OR MORE OF ASKAREL.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE
INTRACOMPANY NOTIFICATIONS
* DICK HARDING, PCB SPILL COORDINATOR
* SABRINA LEWIS, DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
* PCB/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE INCIDENT
REPORT
- GENERATED BY ENGINEER WHO RESPONDED
TO THE SPILL
- COPY TO:
DICK HARDING, PCB SPILL COORDINATOR
CARL LEMIESZ, WESTBORO T&D PCB COORDINATOR
JOSEPH KWASNIK, WESTBORO ENVMNTL AFFAIRS
SABRINA LEWIS, DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL_ENGR
- WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE INCIDENT, THE PCB SPILL
COORDINATOR WILL FORWARD A COPY TO THE DEP
AND THE LEPC
* ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT'S LETTER REPORT
- PROVIDED TO DEP AND LEPC BY PCB SPILL
COORDINATOR
APPENDIX F
Emergency Action -Plan - -
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
FOR
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY
1101 TURNPIKE STREET
NORTH ANDOVER
December 17, 1992
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
1
II
EVACUATION PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
3
III
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PERSONNEL . . . . . . . . . .
Page
8
IV
EVACUATION ROUTE AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT MAPS . .
. Page
11
V
ASSEMBLY AREA MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. Page
17
VI
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
19
VII
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
21
December 17, 1992
SECTION I
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
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December 17, 1992
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
This document has been prepared to cover actions the company
and employees must take to ensure employee safety in the event of
an emergency. The District Manager or designee is responsible for
implementing and updating the plan. The Plan will be reviewed with
each employee: (1) whenever the employees' responsibilities or
designated actions change under the plan, and (2) whenever the plan
is changed. There will be a review of the Plan with each employee
by the Department Head prior to an annual practice evacuation
drill.
The Emergency Action Plan will be on file with each Department
Head, the Personnel Manager and the District Manager. For further
information about the Plan contact the District Manager's office on
extension 1342 or Mike Rodgers on extension 1444.
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December 17, 1992
SECTION II
EVACUATION PROCEDURE
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December 17, 1992
EVACUATION PROCEDURE
-MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY
1101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, Massachusetts
GENERAL: These instructions will be followed in the event of an
emergency requiring an immediate and complete evacuation of
personnel in the building in an orderly manner as directed by
the monitors.
NOTIFICATION:
ADD'L NOTIF:
The type of emergencies that might require this action are
bomb threats, fire, weather or hazardous waste spill.
Information on an emergency at the facility should immediately
be reported to the following:
Richard A. Harding Dennis E. Snay Personnel Dept.
Emer. Coordinator District Mgr. ext. 1440, 1441
ext. 1472 ext. 1354 or ext. 1442
(603)898-5588 (H) {508)838-7324 (H)
(617)841-1255 (Pgr) (508)683-9452 (Pvt)
(508)989-2476 (Car) (508)989-2467 (Car)
In the event Dennis Snay is
individual should be contacted:
William S. McDade, Manager
ext. 1341
(508) 683-9435 (Pvt)
(603)926-9432 (H)
unavailable the following
The Personnel Department will then call the following:
North Andover Fire Department (508)686-3812
and/or
North Andover Police Department (508)683-3168
Bomb Threat: Peter Davidian - Westboro ext. 2633
John Dickson - Westboro ext. 3100
Home: (617) 449-3265
Private: (508) 366-0208
Car: (508) 935-8851
Dennis Mahoney ext. 1447
Home: (508) 683-0263
Private: (508) 683-9536
Car: (508) 989-2803
==
December 17, 1992
ADDITIONAL
NOTIFICATION:
(continued)
Mike Rodgers ext. 1444
Home: (603) 642-7788
Pager: (617) 669-8701
Phil Kerkhoff ext. 1489
Home: (603) 778-042
Hazardous Waste:
H. D. Burgess ext. 1350
Home: (508) 465-9211
Pager: (617) 669-8717
Car: (508) 989-2333
R. L. Rosentrater ext. 1350
Home: (508) 683-9598
Pager: (617) 669-8717
Car: (508) 989-2320
ALARM SIGNAL: Upon Emergency Coordinator's and/or District Manager's
determination that an emergency requires evacuation,
Personnel will be notified to sound the alarm. The
signal for evacuation will be a series of 15 -second
blasts of the building siren system. This will indicate
that all personnel should evacuate the building under the
direction of the monitors.
If the emergency requires the Garage Building evacuation,
Personnel will notify Bob Hughes on ext. 1427.
''EMPLOYEE ACTION: The primary evacuation routes and exit numbers are posted
on the walls of each floor. Each employee should
familiarize themselves with this plan.
Emergency Evacuation Personnel (See Section III) will be
provided alternate route and exit maps which they will
discuss with the employees in their assigned area on an
annual basis.
Employees leaving the main building using the rear exits
(EXITS I, IV, V, VII) will assemble in the rear corner of
the upper parking lot next to the transformers.
Employees leaving the main building using the front and
side exits (EXITS II, III, VI) will assemble in the
middle of the grass area beyond the flag pole. If the
grass area is not accessible due to snow, the assembly
point will be in the rear of the lower parking lot next
to the pole yard.
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December 17, 1992
;MPLOYEE ACTION: Employees from the Stockroom building will assemble in
(continued) the rear corner of the upper parking lot next to the
transformers. -- -
Garage employees will assemble in the rear of the lower
parking lot next to the pole yard.
Employees who are not at their usual work area or
visitors in the building will join the nearest groups in
the area and precede to exit under the guidance of that
group Monitor.
See Section V to reference Assembly Areas on site plans.
ALL CLEAR - The District Manager's office, along with
Personnel, will make the determination when it is safe to
return to the building. Depending on the nature of the
event, this decision may also involve the Fire Department
(Fire or Bomb Threat) or the Emergency Co-ordinator
(Hazardous Waste).
The "ALL CLEAR" will consist of a series of seven 5 -
second signals. At that time, employees will return to
their normal work locations.
EMERGENCY Monitors and assistant monitors will be responsible for
XACUATION the orderly evacuation .of all personnel in their areas,
PERSONNEL: as specified in the Emergency Evacuation Personnel
section of this document, from the initial evacuation
alarm until the "ALL CLEAR" signal sounds. The monitor
and assistant monitor will accompany their group to and
from the assembly area via approved routes.
The monitor and assistant monitor will be made aware of
any handicapped employees or those with special medical
restrictions in his or her assigned areas when the plan
is implemented and annually thereafter. The assistant
monitor will be assigned to ensure the safe evacuation of
these individuals.
Searchers, working under instructions from the monitors,
will check to ensure all personnel are vacated in all
rooms in their assigned areas including, but not limited
to, locker rooms, restrooms, storage rooms and conference
rooms.
December 17, 1992
EMERGENCY The Searcher, upon determination that all personnel have
EVACUATION been vacated in his or her assigned area, will report
PERSONNEL: this information to the monitor. This determination will
(continued) be the means to ensure all employees have been accounted.
POWER SHUTDOWN: The Facility Manager will make the determination on
whether electrical power should be disconnected.
In order to de -energize the facility, the Facility
Manager will open the main switch in the Switchgear Room
prior to evacuating. Since this action automatically
turns on the emergency generators, he will then precede
to the parking lot area behind the Relay Department to
manually de -energize control pads #1 and #2.
The Chief Dispatcher will put the automatic control of
the emergency generator for the Dispatch Center to the
"non -auto" position prior to evacuation.
This will prevent the operation of the emergency
generator for the Dispatch Center.
SAFETY: In order to carry out the above procedure with a maximum
of safety, all personnel shall leave the areas to be
evacuated as directed by the Monitors in an orderly
manner, walking in pairs. Under certain conditions, the
normal lighting of the building may be extinguished
during such emergencies, and adherence to the provision
of this paragraph is absolutely necessary.
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December 17, 1992
SECTION III
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PERSONNEL
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December 17, 1992
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PERSONNEL
AREA A: CUSTOMER SERVICE
EXIT
I
Monitor:
R. Lothrop
Alternate:
T.
Latina
Act. Monitor:
A. Jenne
Alternate:
S. McEvoy
Searcher:
N. Terrio
Alternate:
A.
Masiello
AREA
B:
DST. MANAGEMENT;
MEETING ROOM;
CASHIERS; CUSTOMERS
EXIT
II
Monitor:
W. McDade
Alternate:
R.
Dowling
Act. Monitor:
L. McSweeney
Alternate:
M.
Baxter
AREA
C:
CUSTOMER RELATIONS; METER RDG:
MEETING ROOMS;
MAILROOM; MAINTENANCE
MEN'S ROOM
EXIT
III
Monitor:
T. Ryan
Alternate:
H.
Hill
Act. Monitor:
P. Murphy
Alternate:
I.
Anderson
Searcher:
C. Brandt
Alternate:
AREA
D:
C&I/C&LM; MEN'S
& LADIES' ROOM
EXIT
I
Monitor:
W. Sherry
Alternate:
R. Brady
Act. Monitor:
W. Bowen
Alternate:
A.
Johnson
Searcher:
J. Upham
Alternate:
M.
Doherty
AREA
E:
DST. T&D; MEDICAL: CAFETERIA,
TELEPHONE OPERATOR
EXIT
IV
Monitor:
D. Mahoney
Alternate:
R.
Harding
vI
Act. Monitor:
C. McGinness
Alternate:
J.
Clark
Monitor for Cafeteria: J. Kellilea
December 18, 1992
'REA
F:
METER DEPARTMENT
EXIT
IV
Monitor:
J. Denham
Alternate:
P.
Kus
AREA
G:
T&D LOCKER ROOM
EXIT
V
Monitor:
R. Salvati
Alternate:
R.
Wilkins
AREA
H:
DIV. DISPATCH; TROUBLE CENTER
EXIT
VII
Monitor:
W. Callahan
Alternate:
W.
Burkhardt
AREA
I:
DIV. PERSONNEL;
DIV. T&D; LADIES'_ ROOM
EXIT
IV
Monitor:
J. Hudson
Alternate:
M.
McCallan
Asst. Monitor:
L. L'Heureux
Alternate:
A.
McLellan
Searcher:
G. Meagher
Alternate:
G. Dwyer
AREA
J:
112 DFE; 1/2 DIV. ENGR; MENS'
ROOM
EXIT
IV
Monitor:
C. Loth
Alternate:
P.
Kerkhoff
Asst. Monitor:
D. Ellsworth
Alternate:
R.
Wheeler
Searcher:
D. McCarthy
Alternate:
J.
Guimond
AREA
K:
1/2 DFE; 1/2 DIV. ENGR
EXIT
V
Monitor:
F. Kippen
Alternate:
R.
Pickering
Asst. Monitor:
F. Antczak
Alternate:
R.
Moore
AREA
L:
STORES; C&C; RELAY: MENS' & LADIES' ROOM
Monitor:
P. Canney
Alternate:
L. Roy
Asst. Monitor:
S. Parsons
Alternate:
M.
Lister
Searcher:
D. O'Connell
Alternate:
F.
Bean
AREA
M:
GARAGE
Monitor:
R. Hughes
Alternate:
T.
Eaton
Searcher:
M. Coughlin
Alternate:
P.
Carlin
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December 17, 1992
SECTION IV
EVACUATION ROUTE MAPS AND
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT MAPS
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ASSEMBLY AREA MAP
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SECTION VI
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
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FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
EVACUATION: See Section II - Evacuation Procedure Page 4
ALARM SYSTEM: The Facility Manager will conduct a test of. the alarm
system every 2 months to ensure reliability and adequacy.
He/she will maintain a record of these tests and will
keep them in his/her office.
FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS: A fire extinguisher checklist can be found in Sections
VII. At lease one individual from each area listed on
the Emergency Evacuation Personnel list will be trained
on the safe use of a fire extinguisher. The training
will take place annually and a description of the
training program and the individuals attending will be
kept by the Facility Manager.
See Emergency Equipment Maps on Pages 12-16 for Fire
Extinguisher locations.
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December 17, 1992
SECTION VII
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHECKLIST
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December 17, 1992
EXTN #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
EXTN #
10
11
12
13
14
15
EXTN #
16
17
18
19
20
21
EXTN #
22
23
24
MAIN OFFICE BUILDING
FIRST FLOOR
TYPE & SIZE
ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS
BC - CO2 - 20 LBS
ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS
ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS
ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS
ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS
ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS
ABC - HALON - 9 LBS
ABC - HALON - 9 LBS
TYPE & SIZE
LOCATION
MACHANICAL RM, AT OFFICE DOOR
MACHANICAL RM, INSIDE DOOR # 111
MACHANICAL RM, INSIDE DOOR # 111
HALLWAY AT WTR FOUNTAIN BY MAIL RM
INSIDE DOOR AUDITORIUM "A" ON LEFT
METER READING BY DOOR #
ELEVATOR FOIURE AREA BY CUST SERV
CUST SERV BY DOOR # 132
CENTER CUST SERV ON COLUMN
SECOND FLOOR
------------
BC -
DRY
CHEM -
30
LBS
ABC
- DRY
CHEM
- 5
LBS
ABC
- DRY
CHEM
- 5
LBS
ABC
- DRY
CHEM
- 5
LBS
ABC
- DRY
CHEM
- 5
LBS
ABC
- DRY
CHEM
- 5
LBS
TYPE & SIZE
ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS
ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS
ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS
ABC - HALON - 17 LBS
ABC - HALON - 17 LBS
ABC - HALON ' - 5 LBS
TYPE & SIZE
----------------------
BC - CO2 - 20 LBS
BC - CO2 - 20 LBS
BC - CO2 - 20 LBS
LOCATION
TRANSFORMER RM, INSIDE DOOR
LINE LOCKER RM, INSIDE DOOR # 249
HALLWAY BY DOOR # 245
METER DEPT INSIDE DOOR # 257
HALLWAY OUTSIDE CAFE BY HEALTH SERV
C & I SERV BY HALLWAY DOOR
THIRD FLOOR
LOCATION
HALLWAY BY DOOR # 345
ELEVATOR FOIURE BY PENTHOUSE DOOR
IN TROUBLE CTR BY KITCHEN DOOR
NE DISPATCH, BREAK RM
NE DISPATCH, BREAK RM
NE DISPATCH
PENTHOUSE
LOCATION
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AT FAN UNIT - AC 3 NORTH
HEAD OF STAIRS BY
AT FAN UNIT - AC 3 SOUTH
SURPLUS ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS STORED IN BOILER RM
SURPLUS ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS STORED IN BOILER RM
SURPLUS ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS STORED IN BOILER RM
SURPLUS ABC - DRY CHEM - 5 LBS STORED IN BOILER RM
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EXTN # i TYPE & SIZE
25
BC -
PURPLE K -
30
LBS
26
ABC
- DRY CHEM
- 5
LBS
27
ABC
- DRY CHEM
- 5
LBS
28
BC -
PURPLE K -
30
LBS
29
BC -
PURPLE K -
30
LBS
30
ABC
- DRY CHEM
- 5
LBS
31
BC -
PURPLE K -
5
LBS
32
33
ABC
- DRY CHEM
- 5
LBS
34
ABC
- DRY CHEM
-20
LBS
WAREHOUSE
LOCATION
INSIDE DOOR TO LINE GARAGE
INSIDE DOOR OF THE C & C DEPT
INSIDE DOOR OF THE RELAY DEPT
STORES BATTERY CHARGER AREA
BY THE LINE DEPT STORAGE CAGE
OUTSIDE DOOR TO STORES OFFICE AREA
LOADING DOCK AREA
WAREHOUSE BY LOADING DOCK DOORS
INSIDE STORES BY DOOR #
STORES ALLEYWAY AREA
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EXTN # TYPE & SIZE
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35 BC - PURPLE K - 30 LBS
36 BC - CO2 - 20 LBS
37 BC - CO2 - 20 LBS
38 BC - PURPLE K - 30 LBS
39 BC - DRY CHEM - 20 LBS
40 ABC- DRY CHEM - 20 LBS
SURPLUS A -
SURPLUS BC - CO2 - 5 LBS
SURPLUS BC - PURPLE K - 5 LBS
SURPLUS BC - PURPLE K - 5 LBS
SURPLUS
GARAGE
LOCATION
OUTSIDE SOLVENT BATH AREA
AIR STATION
AIR STATION
OUTSIDE WASHBAY DOOR
PARTS RM
FUEL SERVICE ISLAND
STORED IN PARTS RM
STORED IN PARTS RM
STORED IN PARTS RM
STORED IN PARTS RM
STORED IN PARTS RM
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APPENDIX G
New England Electric.System Companies
Emergency Release Notification
Chemical Fact Sheets
August 17, 1992
NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPANIES
1. TRADE NAME:
EMERGENCY RELEASE NOTIFICATION
CHEMICAL FACT SHEET
Diesel Fuel Oil
2. CHEMICAL NAME: Hydrocarbon Mixture
3. DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND DOT NUMBER:
Yes - NA 1993
4. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No
5. NEES COMPANIES REPORTABLE QUANTITY: Water - any quantity, land -10 gallons
(This is the amount of material that would have to be
released to trigger NEES Companies reporting requirements)
6. MAXIMUM STORAGE AMOUNT:
7. POSSIBLE MEANS OF RELEASE:
Liquid Spill
Air Surface Water X Groundwater X Land X
8. HEALTH RISKS: Vapors harmful, irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system
Acute Nausea, dizziness, irritant Chronic Skin cancer
Special Medical Attention: Flush exposed areas with water for 15 minutes
Do not induce vomiting
9. PROPER RESPONSE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety Precautions: Ventilate area shut off ignition sources, spray to reduce vapors
Personal Protection: Gloves, protective suit, goggles. In case of fire SCBA
Safe Distance Zone: Keep unnecessary persons away, isolate area, stay upwind. If
large tank, tank car or truck is involved in a fire evacuate in a 1/2 mile radius
10. PROPER RESPONSE TECHNIQUES:
Spill Containment: Contain with non-combustible adsorbent material or dike
Fire Fighting: Cool containers with water, fight fire with dry chemical, foam, CO2, water
Neutralization: Not applicable
Cleanup and Disposal: Dispose of as a hazardous waste
11. SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
MSDS,1984 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook,
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials
August 17, 1992
NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPANIES
EMERGENCY RELEASE NOTIFICATION
CHEMICAL FACT SHEET
1. TRADE NAME: Exxon Regular Gasoline
2. CHEMICAL NAME: Gasoline
3. DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND DOT NUMBER: Yes UN 1203
4. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No
5. NEES COMPANIES REPORTABLE QUANTITY: Water - any quantity, land -10 gallons
(This is the amount of material that would have to be
released to trigger NEES Companies reporting requirements)
6. MAXIMUM STORAGE AMOUNT:
7. POSSIBLE MEANS OF RELEASE: Liquid Spill
Air Surface Water X Groundwater X Land X
8. HEALTH RISKS: Vapors harmful - irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system
Art [fp Headaches, dizziness, irritant Chronic Liver, kidney damage, dermatitis
Special Medical Attention:
Do not induce vomiting
Flush exposed areas with water for 15 minutes
9. PROPER RESPONSE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety Precautions: Ventilate area shut off ignition sources, spray to reduce vapors
Personal Protection: Gloves, protective suit, goggles. In case of fire SCBA
Safe Distance Zone: Keep unnecessary persons away, isolate area, stay upwind. If
large tank, tank car or truck is involved in a fire evacuate in a 1/2 mile radius
10. PROPER RESPONSE TECHNIQUES:
Spill Containment: Contain with non-combustible adsorbent material or dike
Fire Fighting: Cool containers with water, fight fire with dry chemical, foam, CO2
Neutralization:
Not applicable
Cleanup and Disposal:
Dispose of as a hazardous waste
11. SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
MSDS, 1984 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook,
Toxic and Hazardous Industrial Chemical Safety Manual. Dangerous Properties of
Industrial Materials, Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals
August 17, 1992
NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM- COMPANIES
EMERGENCY RELEASE NOTIFICATION
CHEMICAL FACT SHEET
1. TRADE NAME: AC Mineral Spirits 1-5 No. 627 Solvent
2. CHEMICAL NAME: Petroleum Solvent
3. DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND DOT NUMBER: Yes - UN 1993
4. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No
5. NEES COMPANIES REPORTABLE QUANTITY: Ten gallons
(This is the amount of material that would have to be
released to trigger NEES Companies reporting requirements)
6. MAXIMUM STORAGE AMOUNT:
7. POSSIBLE MEANS OF RELEASE: Uquid Spill
Air Surface Water X Groundwater X Land X
8. HEALTH RISKS: Irritating to skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory system
Acute Headaches, dizziness, irritant Chronic Dermatitis
Special Medical Attention: Flush exposed areas with water for 15 minutes
Do not induce vomiting
9. PROPER RESPONSE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety Precautions: Ventilate area, shut off ignition sources, spray to reduce vapors
Personal Protection: Gloves, protective suit, goggles. In case of fire SCBA
-Safe Distance Zone: Keep unnecessary persons away, isolate area, stay upwind. If
large tank, tank car or truck is involved in a fire evacuate in a 1/2 mile radius----
10. PROPER RESPONSE TECHNIQUES:
Spill Containment: Contain with non-combustible adsorbent material or dike
Fire Fighting: Cool containers with water, fight fire with dry chemical, foam, CO2, water
Neutralization: Not applicable
Cleanup and Disposal:
Dispose of as a hazardous waste
11. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: MSDS, 1984 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook,
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials
August 17, 1992
NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPANIES
EMERGENCY RELEASE NOTIFICATION
CHEMICAL FACT SHEET
1. TRADE NAME: S61 Silicone Transformer Liquid
2. CHEMICAL NAME: Silicone
3. DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND DOT NUMBER:
4. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No
No
5. NEES COMPANIES REPORTABLE QUANTITY: See Sec. 7 of the Hazardous Waste and
(This is the amount of material that would have to be PCB Procedures Manual
released to trigger NEES Companies reporting requirements)
6. MAXIMUM STORAGE AMOUNT:
7. POSSIBLE MEANS OF RELEASE: Liquid Spill
Air Surface Water X Groundwater X Land X
8. HEALTH RISKS: Irritation to skin, eyes _
Acute Irritation to skin, eyes Chronic
Special Medical Attention: Flush exposed areas with water for 15 minutes
9. PROPER RESPONSE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety Precautions: Ventilate area
Personal Protection: Gloves, apron, goggles. In case of fire SCBA
Safe Distance Zone: Keep unnecessary persons away
10. PROPER RESPONSE TECHNIQUES:
Spill Containment: Contain with adsorbent material or dike
Fire Fighting Fight fire with dry chemical, foam, CO2, water
Neutralization: Not applicable
Cleanup and Disposal: Dispose of as a waste oil according to regulations
11. SOURCES OF INFORMATIONS MSDS, 1984 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook,
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials
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August 17, 1992
NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPANIES
EMERGENCY RELEASE NOTIFICATION
CHEMICAL FACT SHEET
1. TRADE NAME: Univolt 60
2. CHEMICAL NAME: Petroleum Electrical Insulating Oil
3. DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND DOT NUMBER: No
4. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No
5. NEES COMPANIES REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 10 gallons or see Sec. 7 of the NEES
Hazardous Waste and PCB Procedures Manual
(This is the amount of material that would have to be
released to trigger NEES Companies reporting requirements)
6. MAXIMUM STORAGE AMOUNT:
7. POSSIBLE MEANS OF RELEASE: Liquid Spill
Air Surface Water X Groundwater X Land X
8. HEALTH RISKS: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system
Acute Headaches, dizziness, irritant Chronic Dermatitis
Special Medical Attention: Flush exposed areas with water for 15 minutes
Do not induce vomiting
9. PROPER RESPONSE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety Precautions: Ventilate area shut off ignition sources, spray to reduce vapors
Personal Protection: Gloves, protective suit, goggles. In case of fire SCBA
Safe Distance Zone: Keep unnecessary persons away, isolate area, stay upwind. If
large tank, tank car or truck is involved in a fire evacuate in a 1/2 mile radius
10. PROPER RESPONSE TECHNIQUES:
Spill Containment:
Contain with non-combustible adsorbent material or dike
Fire Fighting: Cool containers with water, fight fire with dry chemical, foam, CO2, water
Neutralization: Not applicable
Cleanup and Disposal: Dispose of as a waste oil
11. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: MSDS, 1984 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook,
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials
August 17, 1992
NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPANIES
EMERGENCY RELEASE NOTIFICATION
CHEMICAL FACT SHEET
1. TRADE NAME: PCB Fluid
2. CHEMICAL NAME: Polychlorinated Biphenyls
3. DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND DOT NUMBER: Yes - UN 2315
4. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No
5. NEES COMPANIES REPORTABLE QUANTITY: One Ib. or see Sec. 7 of NEES Hazardous
(This is the amount of material that would have to be Waste and PCB Procedures Manual
released to trigger NEES Companies reporting requirements)
6. MAXIMUM STORAGE AMOUNT:
7. POSSIBLE MEANS OF RELEASE: Liquid Spill
Air Surface Water X Groundwater X Land X
8. HEALTH RISKS: Irritating to eyes and mucous membranes, carcinogen
Acute Irritant, chloracne Chronic Liver damage, carcinogen, embryotoxic
Special Medical Attention: Flush exposed areas with water for 15 minutes
If ingested, give saltwater and induce vomiting
9. PROPER RESPONSE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety Precautions: Ventilate area. Prevent spread of spill and contamination
Personal Protection: Gloves, full protective suit, goggles, SCBA
Safe Distance Zone: Keep unnecessary persons away, isolate area
10. PROPER RESPONSE TECHNIQUES:
Spill Containment: Contain with adsorbent material and dike area
Fire Fighting: . Fight fire with dry chemical, foam, CO2, water dike water for disposal
Neutralization:
Not applicable
Cleanup and Disposal: Waste and all materials and equipment used in cleanup
must be disposed of as a PCB waste according to regulations
11. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: MSDS, 1984 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook,
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Handbook
of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals