Responding to Emergencies You must be prepared for an emergency at your facility. One way is to develop a contingency plan. The purpose of a contingency plan is to help you prepare and plan for accidents that could possibly occur at your facility. Review these with your employees so they are also informed about their responsibilities in the event of an emergency. The Response Center will help you make appropriate emergency decisions.
Stiff penalties exist for failing to report emergencies.
Although a written contingency plan is not federally required for SQGs, it is strongly recommended. However, as advised for SQGs, a written contingency plan is strongly recommended. It is also important to check with your State and local hazardous waste management agencies for any additional contingency plan or emergency preparedness requirements. If you are a large quantity generator of hazardous waste, you are required to have a written contingency plan. An evacuation plan.