N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 383-12.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 383-12.4 - Emergency equipment and response coordination center

(a) The permittee must have on the disposal site, or must have available for its use, equipment needed to respond to each type of emergency identified as required by section 383-12.2(b) of this Subpart. This equipment must include the following:

(1) an internal communications or alarm system capable of providing immediate emergency instruction (voice or signal) to the land disposal facility personnel;

(2) a device, accessible to personnel and immediately available at the scene of operations, such as a telephone or a hand-held two-way radio, capable of summoning emergency assistance from local police departments, fire departments, and other State or local off-site emergency responders;

(3) portable fire extinguishers, fire control equipment (including special extinguishing equipment, such as that using foam, inert gas, or dry chemicals), spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment;

(4) water at adequate volume and pressure to supply water hose streams, foam producing equipment, automatic sprinklers, or water spray systems;

(5) first aid kits; and

(6) radiation survey meters.

(b) The permittee must provide a sufficient number of trained personnel to properly maintain, inspect, test, and operate the emergency equipment in accordance with the procedures in the site safety and emergency response plan.

(c) All emergency equipment must be maintained and periodically inspected and tested to assure its proper operation in time of emergency.

(d) The permittee must establish and equip an emergency response coordination center on the disposal site.

(e) The permittee must maintain in operable condition the emergency standby power systems required by section 383-7.3(m) of this Part.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 383-12.4