Which item is not required in an emergency response plan at a hazardous waste site?

• A. EPA library telephone number.
• B. On-site emergency contact list.
• C. Site map showing access routes.
• D. Spill response equipment inventory.

Answer: (A)

Emergency response plans at hazardous waste sites are designed to enable rapid, coordinated action by on-site personnel and responders. The on-site emergency contact list ensures the right people can be notified immediately when an incident occurs. A site map showing access routes helps workers and responders move safely, locate exits, and reach critical areas quickly. A spill response equipment inventory tells responders what tools and containment materials are available on site and where they’re kept, so they can be deployed without delay. An EPA library telephone number is not a required element because the plan’s role is to facilitate immediate notification and action using internal contacts, local emergency services, and EPA regional contacts as needed, rather than directing people to a library. Therefore, this item doesn’t belong in the emergency response plan, while the others do.