Emergency Action and Spill Response Plans

CORE Environmental Consultants prepares customized Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and Spill Response Plans (SRPs) to help clients comply with OSHA, EPA, and NYSDEC requirements while protecting life, property, and the environment. Our plans ensure field teams, site supervisors, and facility managers are equipped to respond swiftly and effectively to fires, chemical releases, fuel spills, medical emergencies, and natural disasters.

Whether mandated by regulation or incorporated as part of your site’s HASP, SPCC, or construction documentation, CORE provides practical, site-specific plans tailored to your operations, risks, and regulatory framework.

When Are Spill Response Plans Required?

Emergency and spill response plans are required or recommended when:

• Projects involve hazardous chemicals, petroleum products, or pressurized systems
• Work occurs near storm drains, surface waters, or public right-of-way
• The site operates under a SWPPP, SPCC, or remedial work plan
• You’re working on a Brownfield, Superfund, or regulated cleanup site
• OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.38 (Emergency Action Plans) applies
• NYSDEC’s spill prevention or discharge response requirements are triggered
• Local fire departments or permitting agencies require a documented emergency protocol

Failing to prepare these plans can lead to delayed response times, greater site damage, community impact, and regulatory penalties.

What CORE Provides

CORE delivers site-specific, regulator-ready plans for:

• Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) addressing fire, injury, evacuation, and natural hazards
• Spill Response Plans (SRPs) for petroleum, chemicals, contaminated water, and unknown substances
• Integration with SPCC, HASP, and RAWP documents
• Contact protocols and notification chains, including DEC Spill Hotline and emergency responders
• Site-specific evacuation maps and muster points
• Response equipment lists and deployment procedures
• Roles and responsibilities of key personnel
• Decontamination, disposal, and documentation procedures
• Post-incident reporting templates and agency notification forms
• Annual reviews and refresher training support

Plans are tailored for environmental consultants, construction contractors, facility managers, and regulated site operators.

Our Spill Response Plan Process

1. Site Hazard Assessment
   We review chemical inventories, equipment types, site logistics, and nearby receptors to identify relevant emergency scenarios and response needs.
2. Regulatory Review
   CORE aligns the plan with applicable standards including OSHA, EPA, NYSDEC, and any specific agency requirements imposed by permits or easements.
3. Plan Development
   We prepare fully formatted, printable EAPs and SRPs that include:
   • Clear chain of command and emergency contacts
   • On-site equipment staging and spill kit details
   • Mapping of spill-prone areas, evacuation routes, and containment points
   • Training and response drill recommendations
4. Plan Distribution & Training
   Plans are distributed digitally and in print. CORE can also provide field training, drills, or tabletop exercises to ensure readiness and accountability.
5. Updates and Maintenance
   We offer periodic reviews and updates when site conditions change, new substances are introduced, or operations expand.

Spill Response Plan Regulatory Alignment

CORE’s emergency and spill plans meet or exceed:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 – Emergency Action Plans
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) – Spill and containment planning
• EPA 40 CFR 112 (SPCC requirements) – Spill prevention and response
• NYSDEC spill response and petroleum bulk storage regulations
• DOT and NFPA guidelines for flammable material storage and handling
• Contractual or municipal requirements for construction and remediation sites

We ensure your plan is not only compliant but also practical and field-enforceable.

✅ Why CORE?

✔ Customized for Field Operations
Our plans are written for the actual conditions and people on site—not generic boilerplates. They’re easy to follow, quick to deploy, and align with real jobsite logistics.

✔ Integrated with Other Compliance Plans
We build spill and emergency planning into HASPs, SPCCs, and remedial documentation for consistency and efficiency.

✔ Fast Turnaround, Long-Term Support
We deliver plans quickly to meet project startup deadlines and remain available for field updates, training, or after-action documentation.

✔ Proven Across Diverse Sites
From petroleum cleanup to heavy construction, we’ve written EAPs and SRPs for dozens of high-risk operations statewide.