CNMP Core Curriculum

Section 4 — Manure and Wastewater

Storage and Handling

Emergency Action Planning

CNMP Development Core Training Curriculum

These course materials have been developed as a cooperative effort between five land-grant universities and The Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Ames, Iowa 50011, (515) 294-4111.

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Objectives

• To learn what an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is and why one should be established for each Manure and Wastewater Handling, Storage and Application System.

• To become familiar with the various types of emergencies which can occur and the major components of an EAP.

• To introduce to the eight “C’s” of implementing the plan and review a sample EAP.

Required Materials• National Planning Procedures Handbook,

Amendment 4. Part 600.54 Element Criteria for CNMP Development. http://policy.nrcs.usda.gov/scripts/lpsiis.dll/H/H_180_600_E_54.htm

• Part 600.6 Exhibit 15. Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan - Format and Content. http://policy.nrcs.usda.gov/scripts/lpsiis.dll/H/H_180_600_F_6_x15.htm

Supplemental Materials– Experiences in Preparing a CNMP

Emergency Response Plan for a Tennessee Dairy Farm. In Proceedings of 9th International Symposium Animal Agricultural and Food Processing Wastes, Raleigh, NC. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI, pp. 448-455.

– Lesson 50: Emergency Action Plans. Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship Program.

What is anEmergency Action Plan ?

What is anEmergency Action Plan ?

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Emergency Action PlanningEmergency Action Planning

I. Why Have an EAPII. Types of EmergenciesIII. Components of the PlanIV. Implementing the PlanV. Example

Emergency Action PlanningEmergency Action Planning

I.I. Why Have an EAPWhy Have an EAPII. Types of EmergenciesIII. Components of the PlanIV. Implementing the PlanV. Example

I. Why Have an EAP

• Chain of events

• Prevention - CNMP

• Plan for a spill

• Minimize impact

• Work the plan

I. Why Have an EAP

• Chain of eventsChain of events

• Prevention - CNMP

• Plan for a spill

• Minimize impact

• Work the plan

I. Why Have an EAP

• Chain of events

• Prevention - CNMPPrevention - CNMP

• Plan for a spill

• Minimize impact

• Work the plan

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I. Why Have an EAP

• Chain of events

• Prevention - CNMP

• Plan for a spillPlan for a spill

• Minimize impact

• Work the plan

I. Why Have an EAP

• Chain of events

• Prevention - CNMP

• Plan for a spill

• Minimize impactMinimize impact

• Work the plan

I. Why Have an EAP

• Chain of events

• Prevention - CNMP

• Plan for a spill

• Minimize impact

• Work the planWork the plan

Emergency Action PlanningEmergency Action Planning

I. Why Have an EAPII.II. Types of EmergenciesTypes of EmergenciesIII. Components of the PlanIV. Implementing the PlanV. Example

II. Types of Emergencies

A. Manure Spill

B. Confined Spaces

C. Catastrophic Mortalities

II. Types of Emergencies

A.A. Manure SpillManure Spill

B. Confined Spaces

C. Catastrophic Mortalities

A. Manure Spill

• Spill will occur

• Spill is occurring

• Spill has already occurred

A. Manure Spill

• Spill will occurSpill will occur

• Spill is occurring

• Spill has already occurred

A. Manure Spill

• Spill will occur

• Spill is occurringSpill is occurring

• Spill has already occurred

A. Manure Spill

• Spill will occur

• Spill is occurring

• Spill has already occurredSpill has already occurred

II. Types of Emergencies

A. Manure Spill

B.B. Confined SpacesConfined Spaces

C. Catastrophic Mortalities

B. Confined Spaces

• Definition

• When emptying

• Gas build-up

• Access

B. Confined Spaces

• DefinitionDefinition

• When emptying

• Gas build-up

• Access

B. Confined Spaces

• Definition

• When emptyingWhen emptying

• Gas build-up

• Access

B. Confined Spaces

• Definition

• When emptying

• Gas build-upGas build-up

• Access

B. Confined Spaces

• Definition

• When emptying

• Gas build-up

• AccessAccess

II. Types of Emergencies

A. Manure Spill

B. Confined Spaces

C.C. Catastrophic MortalitiesCatastrophic Mortalities

Emergency Action PlanningEmergency Action Planning

I. Why Have an EAPII. Types of EmergenciesIII.III. Components of the PlanComponents of the PlanIV. Implementing the PlanV. Example

III. Components of the Plan

• Emergency contacts

• Agencies to notify within 24 hours

• Directions to the facility

• Response procedures

• Map of emergency application areas

III. Components of the Plan

• Emergency contactsEmergency contacts

• Agencies to notify within 24 hours

• Directions to the facility

• Response procedures

• Map of emergency application areas

Emergency ContactsEmergency Contacts• Owner/Operator Name

• 911

• Excavator

• Pump/plumbing contractor

• Local Law Enforcement

• Owner/Operator Name

• 911

• Excavator

• Pump/plumbing contractor

• Local Law Enforcement

III. Components of the Plan

• Emergency Contacts

• Agencies to notify within 24 hoursAgencies to notify within 24 hours

• Directions to the facility

• Response procedures

• Map of emergency application areas

Agencies to Notify Within 24 hrs.

• Probably the State Departmentof Environmental Control

• Maybe the State Wildlife Resources Agency

• Maybe the State Departmentof Transportation

• Read the terms of the NPDES permit

III. Components of the Plan

• Emergency Contacts

• Agencies to notify within 24 hours

• Directions to the facilityDirections to the facility

• Response procedures

• Map of emergency application areas

III. Components of the Plan

• Emergency Contacts

• Agencies to notify within 24 hours

• Directions to the facility

• Response proceduresResponse procedures

• Map of emergency application areas

III. Components of the Plan

• Emergency Contacts

• Agencies to notify within 24 hours

• Directions to the facility

• Response procedures

• Map of emergency application areasMap of emergency application areas

Emergency Action PlanningEmergency Action Planning

I. Why Have an EAPII. Types of EmergenciesIII. Components of the PlanIV.IV. Implementing the PlanImplementing the PlanV. Example

IV. Implementing the Plan

1. Cease all other activities and devote full attention to the emergency

2. Care for any human injuries

3. Close the source of the spill

4. Contain the spill

5. Count the extent of the spill

6. Contact appropriate authorities

7. Clean up and Repair

8. Comply with reporting requirements

IV. Implementing the Plan (cont’d.)

1.1. CCease all other activities and devote ease all other activities and devote full attention to the emergencyfull attention to the emergency

2. Care for any human injuries

3. Close the source of the spill

4. Contain the spill

IV. Implementing the Plan

1. Cease all other activities and devote full attention to the emergency

2.2. CCare for any human injuriesare for any human injuries

3. Close the source of the spill

4. Contain the spill

IV. Implementing the Plan

1. Cease all other activities and devote full attention to the emergency

2. Care for any human injuries

3.3. CClose the source of the spilllose the source of the spill

4. Contain the spill

IV. Implementing the Plan

1. Cease all other activities and devote full attention to the emergency

2. Care for any human injuries

3. Close the source of the spill

4.4. CContain the spillontain the spill

IV. Implementing the Plan

5. Count the extent of the spill

6. Contact appropriate authorities

7. Clean up and Repair

8. Comply with reporting requirements

IV. Implementing the Plan (cont’d.)

5. Count the extent of the spill

6. Contact appropriate authorities

7. Clean up and Repair

8. Comply with reporting requirements

IV. Implementing the Plan (cont’d.)

5. Count the extent of the spill

6. Contact appropriate authorities

7. Clean up and Repair

8. Comply with reporting requirements

IV. Implementing the Plan (cont’d.)

5. Count the extent of the spill

6. Contact appropriate authorities

7. Clean up and Repair

8. Comply with reporting requirements

IV. Implementing the Plan (cont’d.)

Emergency Action PlanningEmergency Action Planning

I. Why Have an EAPII. Types of EmergenciesIII. Components of the PlanIV. Implementing the PlanV.V. ExampleExample

V. ExampleV. Example

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Manure SumpManure Sump

Earthen StorageEarthen Storage

PumpingPumping

ApplicationApplication

Application FieldsApplication Fields

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