Tracy Municipal Code Art. 12 Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Handling

No individual or entity shall store, keep, handle, use, dispense, discharge, or transport on the airport any hazardous material in contravention of the Tracy Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Under no circumstances shall any hazardous waste be transported onto the airport from off-airport locations with the intent of disposing such waste material on the airport.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Hazardous waste such as used-oil, and used oil filters shall be disposed of properly and only in clearly-identified receptacles that are provided for the disposal these specific wastes. Any waste and other debris found in oil waste containers other then used oil that constitutes a fine to the airport by Environmental Protection Agency, and shall be paid by the responsible party.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Hazardous waste material such as paint, solvent, brake fluid, fuel, dope, and acid must be placed in suitable receptacles with self-closing covers that are properly secured. Such hazardous wastes shall be removed from the airport by the originator of such waste and disposed of in a timely and proper manner in accordance with the Tracy Municipal Code at any public or private facility authorized to accept such material for disposal or recycling.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Under no circumstances shall any hazardous liquids be disposed of or dumped in drains; on ramp areas, catch basins or ditches or elsewhere on the airport.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Oily rags or other materials soiled with petroleum-based products may only be stored in metal containers with self-closing, tight-fitting lids. The use and storage of all flammable materials (solid and liquids) shall be in compliance with regulatory measures including the Uniform Fire Code, as amended.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Material safety data sheets ("MSDS") for all hazardous materials shall be maintained on site so as to be readily available to emergency responders in the event of an emergency and for review by the Airport Manager and the Fire Marshal.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

The State of California, the Fire Department and the airport require immediate reporting of any hazardous spill in excess of twenty-five (25) gallons (calling 911 is deemed sufficient notification). Hazardous spills that require reporting include, but are not limited to; jet fuel, gasoline, fuel oil, hydraulic oil, motor oil, turbine oil, alcohol, glycol and all similar chemicals that could be considered hazardous.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

In the event a hazardous spill of any magnitude occurs, the responsible party of such spill shall take immediate action in the containment, clean up, and remediation of such hazardous spill. The following procedures shall be implemented in managing a hazardous spill:

(a) Determine the threat to the immediate public.

(b) Contain the spill with an absorbent.

(c) Block all storm water drains that could be impacted by such a spill.

(d) Apply the proper absorbent from strategically placed spill kits. All liquids and or absorbents shall be disposed of or reused per applicable regulatory measures.

(e) Make a record of the spill at the facility.

(f) Notify the Airport Manager who may have additional requirements based on the nature and quantity of the spill.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Should the Airport Manager determine that during the course of an environmental incident the responsible party is not capable of, has not, or refuses to take the appropriate action in a timely manner to mitigate the adverse environmental incident (in the sole discretion of the Airport Manager), the Airport Manager reserves the right to take action and/or employ those services that the Airport Manager determines appropriate to control and/or clean up the site. The cost of such services shall be borne by the responsible party.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)