HPM 84.2 HAZMAT TRANSPORTION AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

Question 1

HAZMAT INCIDENT COMMAND AND REPORTING: (2-1)
a. HMIC is the comprehensive oversight, direction, and coordination of all operations, including cleanup, which occur at HAZMAT incidents. The IC SHALL perform his/her coordinating function in a manner designated to minimize the impact on :
1.
2.
3.

Answer 1

Life
Environment
Property

Question 2

HMIC: (2-1)
a. Authority
b. Responsibility
c. jurisdiction 
\_\_\_\_\_ is the statuatory empowerment to accomplish a task.  HMIC \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ encompases legal and moral responsibility to take whatever action necesary to ensure the safety of the people and the environment. defined in:  2454 VC / 8574.17 GC / HAZMAT ICP

Answer 2

a. Authority

Question 3

HMIC: (2-1)

a. Authority
b. Responsibility
c. jurisdiction

This term refers to an obligation or liability for actions or omissions as set forth in law or policy. The CHP has been assigned _________ for HMIC HAZMAT incidents which occur within the departmental jurisdiction.

Answer 3

b. Responsibility

Question 4

HMIC: (2-1)
a. Authority
b. Responsibility
c. jurisdiction 
Determining the INITIAL location of the spill is an important aspect in determining \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.  Regardless of the direction the materials is flowing, or final location of the product, the INITIAL responsiblity rests with the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ where the "FIRST DROP" or first  release of product occurred.

Answer 4

c. jurisdiction

Question 5

JURISDICTION: (2-2)
“On Highway” HMIC falls on the LE agency with primary traffic investigative authority.
T/F

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Sample Scenario: (2-2)
A truck that began leaking on a FREEWAY but stops and spills on a city street, is the INITIAL overall responsibility of the CHP.
T/F

Answer 6

True

Question 7

RESPONSE: (2-5)
Response to a HAZMAT incident is for the protection of :
1.
2.
3.

Answer 7

Life
Environment
Property

Question 8

HEALTH & SAFETY CODE: (2-5 /2-6)
PROP 65 Reporting requirements:
a. Designated employees are required to report incidents to County Health Officers and Board of Supervisors.
b. Notification of the CHO and BOS must be made within _____ hours of the employees knowledge of the incident. Failure to comply can result in prison term, fines not less than$5000 and mandatory forfeiture of State employment.

Answer 8

72 hours

Question 9

(2-8)
IC IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT PROPER CLEAN UP IS PERFORMED:
a. Ensure cleanup and dispoal servies have been obtained by the proper authority.
b. Ensure personnel (DO/DO NOT) order or approve a washdown of HAZMAT for the purpose of scene cleanup for any release, regardless of size.

Answer 9

DO NOT

Question 10

HAZMAT REPORTING: (2-10)
(IS / IS NOT) necessary:
Spills of fluids incidental to the operation of a motor vehicle (ie: gas from fuel tank, oil from the engine, or coolant form radiator) less than 42 gallons total that are WHOLLY contained within the paved portion of the highway and promptly cleaned up and disposed of by CALTRANS.

Answer 10

IS NOT

Question 11

HAZMAT REPORTING: (2-10)
(IS / IS NOT) necessary:
Petroleum product spills onto the dirt shoulder or other area that results in SUBSTANTIAL contamination to the environment and/or requires a clean up or excavation of soil.

Answer 11

“IS”

Question 12

(2-12)

The Incident Commander is responsible for ensuring telephone notification to the _____ as soon as possible.

Answer 12

OES Warning Center

Question 13

CHP407E HAZMAT INCIDENT REPORT: (2-12)
Suspense:
A CHP407E SHALL be completed and submitted to DIVISION within _____business days following conclusion of the incident. The original CHP 407E SHALL be forwarded through normal channels to CVS within _____ business days following conclusion of the incident.

Answer 13

10 (ten)

30

Question 14

DISPOSITION & RETENTION OF REPORTS: (2-14)

Areas SHALL retain required reports for ____ year(s) plus the current calendar year.

Answer 14

One (1)