(A) To provide for
the safe location of an emergency response lock box unit during a release or
threatened release of an extremely hazardous substance, hazardous chemical, or
hazardous substance as required by division (B)(6)(a)(iii) of section
3750.02 of the Revised Code, the
following conditions shall be met.
(1) The
location(s)
location selected for the placement of the emergency
response lock box
unit(s)
unit shall be approved by the fire department of
the political subdivision having jurisdiction, which to the extent possible
shall be consistent throughout the local emergency planning district.
(2) In selecting the
number(s)
number and
location(s)
location
for the placement of the emergency response lock box
unit(s)
unit, the
fire department of the political subdivision having jurisdiction, in
consultation with the facility operator, shall consider the following factors
that may affect safe and expedient access during a release or threatened
release of an extremely hazardous substance, hazardous chemical or hazardous
substance:
(a) The
type(s)
type of
release(s)
release that is
(are) likely to occur
;
.
(b) The
point(s)
point of
entry that the emergency responders plan to use during a release or threatened
release
; and
.
(c)
Prevailing wind patterns would make access of the emergency response lock box
unit unsafe
; and
.
(d)
Whether more than one emergency response lock box unit is necessary to ensure
safe access due to facility size.
(3) A facility that voluntarily places an
emergency response lock box unit shall contact the fire department of the
political subdivision having jurisdiction to ensure placement that is
consistent within the emergency planning district.
(a) In those local emergency
planning districts where emergency response lock box unit placement has not
been addressed by either the fire department of the political subdivision
having jurisdiction or the local emergency planning committee, the owner or
operator of the facility may contact the state emergency response commission
for guidance.
In those local emergency planning
districts where emergency response lock box unit placement has not been
addressed by either the fire department of the political subdivision having
jurisdiction or the local emergency planning committee, the owner or operator
of the facility may contact the state emergency response commission for
guidance.
(B) To ensure expedient access to an
emergency response lock box unit during a release or threatened release of an
extremely hazardous substance, hazardous chemical or hazardous substance as
required by division (B)(6)(a)(iii) of section
3750.07
3750.02
of the Revised
Code, the fire department of the political subdivision having jurisdiction
shall be provided with the key or access code to the emergency response lock
box
unit(s)
unit placed at a facility at the time of installation.
(1) The facility in coordination with the
fire department of the political subdivision having jurisdiction, shall
consider the following factors in establishing the keying or access code
system:
(a) Security necessary to deter
vandalism of the emergency response lock box unit
;
and
.
(b) Whether the emergency response lock box
unit is located at an entry point where facility security is provided on a
twenty-four hour basis
; and
.
(c) Whether keys or access codes need to be
provided to mutual aid organizations who are likely to be requested to respond,
in these instances the owner or operator of the facility shall be advised of
such distribution.
(d) If a common
key is used to secure all emergency response lock box units throughout the fire
department's jurisdiction, information that has been claimed to be "trade
secret" or "confidential location" information under Chapter 3750-60 of the
Administrative Code shall be provided by means other than the emergency
response lock box unit.
(2) In those political subdivisions where the
fire department having jurisdiction refuses to accept the key or access code of
an emergency response lock box unit, the owner or operators of a facility
voluntarily placing a lock box unit shall provide the key or access code to the
first response organization during a release or emergency response.
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code
3750-75-05
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
3/17/2021 and
03/17/2026
Promulgated
Under:
119.03
Statutory Authority:
3750.02(B)(6)
Rule Amplifies:
3750.11(D)
Prior Effective Dates:
09/01/1998, 12/25/2014
Effective: 12/25/2014
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
10/07/2014 and
08/21/2019
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 3750.02(B)(6)
Rule Amplifies:
3750.11(D)
Prior Effective Dates:
9/1/98