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15、tribution and Marketing Department,American Petroleum Institute,1220 L Street,N.W.,Washington,D.C.20005.v CONTENTS Page0INTRODUCTION.11SCOPE.12CONFORMANCE TO APIS ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION ANDGUIDING PRINCIPLES.23REFERENCES.23.1Referenced Publications.23.2Other Pertinent Publications.24DEVELOPING A PLAN
16、.24.1Basic Principles.24.2Coordination With Local Emergency Planning Committees,Law Enforcement Agencies,and Fire Departments.34.3Emergency Response Communication Standards.34.4Setting Priorities.44.5Training Personnel.44.6Use of Contractors.44.7Emergency Response Equipment.54.8Preparing Hazardous Materials Drivers for Emergency Situations.64.9Protecting Personnel .64.10 Notification Requirements.64.11 Working With the Media.64.12 Protecting the Environment.74.13 Post-response Activities.84.14 T
