The contractor shall provide comprehensive emergency spill response services, including assessment, containment, cleanup, and reporting, as detailed below: 1. 24/7 Emergency Response: • Provide rapid response to spills (e.g., petroleum, hazardous chemicals, sewage) within the municipality, 24/7, including holidays. • Mobilize to the incident site within 1-2 hours of notification, per Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) urgency requirements. • Address spills of varying types and sizes, including petroleum products, hazardous chemicals, and unknown substances. 2. Spill Assessment and Containment: • Conduct immediate on-site assessments to determine spill type, volume, and risks to public health, environment, or infrastructure. • Deploy containment measures (e.g., booms, absorbents) to prevent spread to waters of the state, storm drains, or sensitive ecosystems, per Tennessee’s Water Quality Control Act and the federal Clean Water Act (CWA, 33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq.). • Identify immediate threats to human health, wildlife, or sensitive receptors (e.g., drinking water wells, streams). 3. Cleanup and Remediation: • Execute cleanup using appropriate equipment (e.g., skimmers, vacuum trucks) in compliance with TDEC’s Spill Investigation and Leakage Study (SPILS) program and federal regulations (e.g., 40 CFR Part 112, 40 CFR Part 300). • Manage and dispose of contaminated materials (e.g., soil, water) at TDEC-approved or EPAlicensed facilities, providing documentation. • For petroleum spills, adhere to TDEC’s SPILS standards for spills <25 gallons (minor) and >25 gallons (significant), obtaining closure letters as required. • Restore affected areas to pre-spill conditions, where feasible, per TDEC closure requirements.
