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Am <br /> Page 8 <br /> b. The Agricultural Commissioner will- investigate and prosecute <br /> cases involving violation of laws pertaining to the safe <br /> use of pesticides. <br /> c. The Agricultural COm.T1i ssioner has access to the "California <br /> Department of Food and Agriculture" for medical consultants <br /> and tcxicciogists. He will provide information on general <br /> levels of toxicity, pesticide manufacturer's label reference <br /> library, and pesticide computer registration for specific <br /> identification information. <br /> C. State Department of Trar_s:,ortation (CaltranO <br /> 1. Upon a State highway, Caltrans may contain, remove, or authorize <br /> a private company to remove all materials spilled on the highway <br /> under authority of S. & H. Code, Section 91. <br /> 2. Caltrans is empowered to direct the method of abatement of the <br /> hazardous material. <br /> Caltrans may close a State highway to all traffic as authorized <br /> by S. & H. Code, Section. 124. <br /> 4. Caltrans will assist on identification cf hazardous material <br /> primarily by means of a contractual arrangement with a private <br /> company. <br /> D. State Emergency Medical Service (EKSA) <br /> 1. Establish procedures to be used in treating contaminated/exposed <br /> patients. <br /> 2. Ensure all emergency response medical personnel are trained in <br /> the techniques relating to handling contaminated patients and <br /> limiting the spread of contamination within, medical facilities. <br /> j. Develop plans for long term medical care of exposed populations <br /> including medical treatment and record keeping. <br />