Nevada Hazardous Materials Response Plan
This Hazardous Materials Response Plan is an operational plan as well as a reference document; it may be used for preemergency planning, and recovery, as well as emergency response. Agencies having roles and responsibilities established by this plan are encouraged to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and emergency response checklists to supplement the provisions of this plan.
The purpose of this Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan is:- To establish common guidelines for responding to hazardous materials incidents anywhere within the State of Nevada.
- To protect life, property and the environment from risks associated with the discharge, release or misuse of hazardous materials.
Geographic Response Plans
Geographic Response Plan (GRP) establishe policies,
responsibilities, and procedures required to protect the health and safety of the
populace, the environment, and public and private property from the effects of
hazardous materials incidents within watersheds in Nevada.
The plans establishe the emergency response organization for hazardous
materials incidents occurring within the different watershed. The plans are
generally intended to be used for oil spills or chemical releases which impact or
could potentially impact the rivers, their tributaries, reservoirs, as well as
irrigation ditches and canals associated with the rivers.
The GRP are the principal guides for agencies within the river
watershed, their incorporated cities, and other local government entities in
mitigating hazardous materials emergencies. The plans are consistent with federal,
state and local laws and is intended to facilitate multi-agency and multijurisdictional
coordination, particularly between local, state, and federal agencies,
in hazardous materials emergencies.
The plans are operational plana as well as reference documents. They may be used
for pre-emergency planning and emergency response. Agencies having roles
and responsibilities established by the plans are encouraged to develop standard
operating procedures (SOPs) and emergency response checklists based on the
provisions of the plans.
There are currently 4 plans (Truckee River, Carson River, the Walker River and Lake Tahoe) finalized.