Lesson 50: Emergency Action Plans

Regulatory Compliance Assessment:

Name of Operation:
Date:

Regulatory Issue Is this issue addressed by regulations? Is my livestock/poultry operation in compliance?
What agencies are involved in administrating regulations related to emergency action plans?
U.S. EPA
State
Local
Name:
Address:
Phone No.:
Are you required to develop an Emergency Action Plan for your farm?
Yes No

If Yes, summarize:

Yes No
Not Applicable
Don't Know
Are there specific items that must be included in the plan?
Yes No

If Yes, summarize:

Yes No
Not Applicable
Don't Know
Is it feasible to contain a manure spill or discharge on your farm?
Yes No

If Yes, summarize:

Yes No
Not Applicable
Don't Know
Are specific structures or practices required on your farm to prevent or minimize spills?
Yes No

If Yes, summarize:

Yes No
Not Applicable
Don't Know
Do you own or have access to the equipment needed to contain and clean up a spill?
Yes No

If Yes, summarize:

Yes No
Not Applicable
Don't Know
Are you required to contact a regulatory agency following a spill or discharge?
Yes No

If Yes, summarize:

Yes No
Not Applicable
Don't Know
Does a summary report, detailing the cause and response to a spill, have to be submitted to a regulatory agency?
Yes No

If Yes, summarize:

Yes No
Not Applicable
Don't Know
Other:
Summarize:
 

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