JPR 8550.1 - Nasa

JSC Environmental Compliance
Procedural Requirements
JPR No.
8550.1A XXXX.X
Effective Date:
Johnson Space Center • Environmental Compliance Program
Expiration Date:
Expiration Date:
Page Number
3/25/2011
3/25/2016
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Chapter 12.0
Handling and Reporting Spills and Releases
12.1 Scope
a. This chapter outlines the basic requirements and responsibilities of JSC employees for initial
response and notification of all spills and releases of hazardous substances (e.g. chemicals)
that require containment, removal and/or cleanup to prevent potential adverse health impacts
to personnel, damage or loss of equipment, structures, and facilities, and/or hard the
environment at JSC, EF, SCTF, EPFOL and of adjacent off-site property.
b. Spills and releases of chemicals are pervasively regulated by Federal, State, and local laws
administered by various external agencies. There are a wide range of different reporting
thresholds to these agencies dependent upon the quantity of chemical(s) spilled or released,
the toxicity of the chemical(s), and the type of release (air, water, soil, etc.). As JSC maintains
a large quantity of diverse chemicals to conduct its ongoing operation and activities, all spills
and releases of chemicals at JSC (whether small, moderate, or large) shall be reported to the
Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC oversees dispatch of trained emergency
response personnel for containment and cleanup. As necessary and appropriate, the spill
responders will request additional resources. The EO evaluates each spill or release for
notification and reporting to the proper agencies within prescribed time limits (typically not to
exceed 24 hours).
c. Incidents involving radioactive materials and medical waste, including blood borne pathogen
materials, are not within the scope of this chapter.
(1) Radiation protection, see:
http://jschandbook.jsc.nasa.gov/docs/JPR1700-1ch7-3.pdf
(2) Bio-safety and blood borne pathogens see:
http://jschandbook.jsc.nasa.gov/docs/JPR1700-1ch7-4.pdf.
12.1.1 JSC Emergency Preparedness Plan Oil and Hazardous Substance
Releases/Spills
After the initial report and response, larger incidents shall be managed under the requirements
of JWI 1040.26-The JSC Emergency Preparedness Plan Hazardous Substance
Release/Spills-Appendix 4.
12.2 Regulated Processes
12.2.1 Potentially Reportable Releases
a. This chapter addresses three types of potentially reportable releases:
(1) Spills of hazardous materials or hazardous substances, whether or not the release
migrates to waters of the state or conveyances integrally connected to waters of the state,
such as storm drains, ditches, and drainage systems;
Verify correct version before use at
http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/CDMSDocs/Centers/JSC/Home.tml.
JSC Form JF2420B (MS Word August 28, 2006) (Revised May 30, 2007)