Section 285.641.14. Discharge response plan.

(1) An operator of a storage facility shall prepare a written discharge response plan for the storage facility. The plan shall include all of the following information:

(a)       The identities and telephone numbers of the persons or agencies that are to be contacted in the event of a discharge, including the persons who are responsible for the stored fertilizer.

(b)     For each bulk fertilizer that is stored at the facility, a complete copy of the storage container labeling that is required by this rule and the labeling required by Part 85 of Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, being §324.8501 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, to  accompany the sale of the fertilizer.

(c)     An identification, by location, of every bulk storage container that is located at the bulk storage facility together with the type of fertilizer it contains. The plan need not include the specific location of each mobile fertilizer container if the plan includes the general location within the facility where the containers are held.

(d)     For each type of bulk fertilizer that is stored at the facility, the procedures to be used in controlling and recovering, or otherwise responding to, a discharge or spill.

(e)     The procedures to be followed in using or disposing of a recovered discharge or spill.

(2)     An operator shall keep the plan current and readily available and shall inform the local fire and police departments of the  existence  of  the plan.

(3)        The owner or manager of the bulk fertilizer storage facility shall conduct emergency and discharge response training for all new and existing employees of the facility annually before the beginning of the fertilizer use season. New employees shall receive training within 30 days of employment.A firm's owner, manager, and employees are responsible for following the firm's emergency and discharge response plan procedures.

(4)     Every storage facility shall have an appropriate spill kit readily available in the event of a discharge or spill.

(5)     A storage facility shall immediately report any discharges to  the environment to the department at 1-800-405-0101, which is available 24  hours a day.

(6)     A storage facility shall fully comply with this rule on the effective date of this rule.

History: 1998-2000 AACS.