
Developing a Highway Emergency Response Plan for Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials
STANDARD published on 1.11.1997
Designation standards: API RP 1112
Publication date standards: 1.11.1997
The number of pages: 21
Approximate weight : 63 g (0.14 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards API
Provides minimum guidelines for developing an emergency responce plan for incidents involving hazardous liquid hydrocarbons, such as gasoline and crude oil, transported in MC 306/DOT 406 and MC 307/DOT 407 aluminum cargo tanks, and for coordinating and cooperating with local, state, and federal officials. Covers response plan priorities, personnel training, special equipment, media relations, environmental relations, and post-response activities. The appendixes outline a highway emergency response plan and suggest a procedure for removing liquid hydrocarbons from ovverturned cargo tanks and righting the tank vehicles.