The United States Postal Service® must report hazardous and regulated material spills into the environment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as state and local agencies. Additionally, Postal Service™ policy requires completion of PS Form 8187, Hazardous and Regulated Substance Release Notification, to internally report the release of these materials.
Common reportable materials for USPS® sites, which may prompt reporting requirements depending on the quantity released into the environment, are listed in the following tables:
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In general, spills must be reported if they reach:
n Stormwater drains, surface water, and waterways.
n Soil and ground water.
n Sanitary sewer drains.
As soon as any known release to the environment has occurred, Postal Service employees must immediately contact the site installation head. The site installation head, or their designee, must do the following:
n Immediately report spills to the appropriate Environmental Implementation regional manager and the designated safety specialist for the site (see blue.usps.gov/sustainability/contact.htm).
n Notify the appropriate federal, state, and local environmental agencies. The applicable reporting requirements vary depending on location, and the type and quantity of the material released.
n Complete and submit PS Form 8187, Hazardous and Regulated Substance Release Notification (see blue.usps.gov/formmgmt/forms/LiveCycle/psform8187_042016_lc.pdf).
For more Information, visit the USPS Spills and Release Reporting page at blue.usps.gov/sustainability/environmental/spills_and_regulatory_reporting.htm or consult your designated environmental contact.
— Environmental Affairs and Corporate Sustainability,
Corporate Affairs, 8-26-21
