**SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURES PLAN**

**National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration**

**Naval Air Station Boca Chica**

**National Weather Service**

**Key West, Florida**

**MANAGEMENT APPROVAL**

This spill prevention, control, and countermeasures (SPCC) plan was
carefully thought out, prepared in accordance with good engineering
practices, and has the full approval of National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS) management at a
level with the authority to commit the necessary resources for its
implementation. In accordance with Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations Part 112.5 (40 CFR 112.5), this SPCC plan will be updated
within 1 year of a change in facility design, construction, operation,
or maintenance that materially affects the facility\'s potential for
discharge of oil to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. This plan
will be implemented as described herein and will be reviewed and
evaluated at least every 3 years to include more effective prevention
and control technologies, if available.

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  Printed Name and Title of Responsible Manager

  Signature of Responsible Manager and Date Signed
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**PLAN CERTIFICATION**

I hereby certify that I have examined the facility, and being familiar
with the provisions of 40 CFR Part 112, I attest that this SPCC plan has
been prepared in accordance with good engineering practices.

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  Michael Wingo, P.E.                 

  Printed Name of Registered Engineer 

                                      

                                      

                                      

  Signature of Registered Engineer    
  and Date Signed                     

                                      

  Registration No.                    State
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**CONTENTS**

A. GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352353)

B. SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION -- 112.7
[2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352354)

C. SPILL HISTORY -- 112.7(a) [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352355)

D. POTENTIAL SPILLS, PREDICTION AND CONTROL
[2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352356)

1\. Facility Description [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352357)

2\. Prediction of Potential Spills -- 112.7(b)
[2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352358)

3\. Spill Controls -- 112.7(c) [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352359)

E. FACILITY DRAINAGE -- 112.7(e)(1) [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352360)

F. BULK STORAGE TANKS -- 112.7(e)(2) [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352361)

G. FACILITY TRANSFER OPERATIONS, PUMPING, AND IN-PLANT

PROCESS -- 112.7(e)(3) [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352362)

H. FACILITY TANK TRUCK UNLOADING RACK -- 112.7(e)(4)
[2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352363)

I. INSPECTIONS AND RECORDS -- 112.7(e)(8)
[2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352364)

J. SECURITY -- 112.7(e)(9) [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352365)

K. PERSONNEL, TRAINING, AND SPILL PREVENTION PROCEDURES -- 112.7(e)(10)
7

L. SUBSTANTIAL HARM CRITERIA EVALUATION -- 112.20 (f)(1) 7

M. SPILL COUNTERMEASURES AND REPORTING [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352367)

1\. Spill Countermeasures [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352368)

2\. Spill Notification Procedures [2](#__RefHeading___Toc492352369)

#### Appendix

A INSPECTION FORM

B TRAINING OUTLINE AND COPY OF TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL
REGULATIONS Section 112.1-112.20-Oil Pollution Prevention

C SPILL NOTIFICATION FORMS

#### Attachment

## 1 TANK MANUFACTURER DETAIL

2 MANUAL DAY-TANK FILL PROCEDURES

**FIGURES**

**[Figure]{.underline} [Page]{.underline}**

1 SITE LOCATION 10

2 SITE LAYOUT 11

3 FACILITY LAYOUT AND SPILL PATH 12

**TABLES**

**[Table]{.underline} [Page]{.underline}**

1 POTENTIAL SPILL SOURCES AND VOLUMES 3

2 DESCRIPTIVE INVENTORY OF BULK STORAGE TANKS 5

**A. GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352353
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**Name:** Naval Air Station (NAS) Boca Chica NOAA Site

> **Type:** Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) facility and related
> communication buildings containing an 80-kilowatt emergency backup
> power generator with two day tanks (450‑gallon combined capacity, 225
> gallons each), and a diesel fuel oil aboveground storage tank (AST)
> (1,000‑gallon capacity)

**Location:** Decommissioned NAS Hawk Missile site

Boca Chica, Monroe County, Florida

**Name and Address of Owner:**

National Weather Service

Southern Region

819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

**Designated Person Responsible for Spill Prevention at this Facility --
112.7(e)(10)**

Environmental Coordinator: Paul Schaafsma

Office: (305) 295-1316, ext. 260

Mobile: (305) 393-0179

Alternates: (305) 293-3333 (24 hour) (NAS Fire Department)

\(305\) 293-2061 (Jim Simmens, NAS Environmental)

**Date of Initial Operation:**

> In May 1996, the NEXRAD facility began operation with the day tanks
> for the emergency generator. The AST was installed on March 3, 2000,
> to extend the operating time of the emergency power generator.

**B. SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION --
112.7**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352354 .anchor}

> The following physical changes will materially affect the facility\'s
> potential to discharge oil and will be made within six months of the
> Responsible Manager\'s signature per 40 CFR 112. **Within 6 months of
> the implementation of the following physical changes, the SPCC plan
> will be amended to reflect the changes, and a Professional Engineer
> will certify amendments in accordance with 40 CFR Part 112.5(c).** In
> addition, various improvements will be made to enhance spill
> prevention practices at this facility. The following will be
> implemented:
>
> 1\. Diesel fuel oil unloading procedures describing actions to be
> taken before and after unloading will be followed, as described in
> Section H. The facility will acquire instructional signage in
> accordance with 40 CFR Part 112.7.4
>
> 2\. A tanker truck unloading rack meeting the regulatory requirements
> will be installed. The containment should be sufficient to contain the
> capacity of a 4,000-gallon fuel service truck in accordance with 40
> CFR Part 112.7.4.
>
> 3\. The existing training and inspection program will be documented
> within the NWS files and maintained as described in Section K.

**C. SPILL HISTORY -- 112.7(a)**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352355 .anchor}

> This facility has not had a reportable spill.
>
> Should this facility have a reportable oil spill greater than 1,000
> gallons in a single spill event or two reportable spills within any
> 12-month period, this SPCC plan and a report as outlined in 40 CFR
> Part 112.4 will be submitted to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
> Region 4 Administrator and the state agency in charge of water
> pollution control activities within 60 days of the incident(s).

**D. POTENTIAL SPILLS \-- PREDICTION AND
CONTROL**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352356 .anchor}

**1. Facility Description** []{#__RefHeading___Toc492352357 .anchor}

> The facility is located in the northern most portion of the NAS
> property at Boca Chica, Florida (Figure 1). The facility is about 7
> miles northeast of Key West, off Highway 1 and approximately 600 feet
> from the Atlantic Ocean. Figures 2 and 3 shows the layout of the
> facility, including the location of the diesel fuel oil AST and
> adjacent generator shed. The generator shed houses the 80-kilowatt
> emergency backup power generator and the two diesel fuel oil day tanks
> (two manifolded, 225 gallons each). The AST supplies diesel fuel for
> the generator. A float pump in the day tanks allows them to be
> refilled automatically through aboveground piping from the AST.
>
> The J&S Services Oil Company, a local commercial supplier,
> periodically fills the AST. The estimated annual fuel usage is
> approximately 500 gallons. This estimate is based on testing the
> generator once per week for 30 minutes. Fuel consumption would
> increase based on the frequency and duration of any power outages.

**2. Prediction of Potential Spills -- 112.7(b)**
[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352358 .anchor}

> The AST is located on a concrete pad at the facility. The day tanks
> are located inside the generator shed.
>
> Small spills or leaks breaching the tanks' secondary containment
> systems (described in paragraph D.3.) would flow in one of two
> directions because of the slope of the area and the presence of the
> large berms on the west, south, and east sides of the facility. Fuel
> oil spilled would flow to the west until it encountered the limestone
> berm, then northward along a very slight slope. As a result of the
> flat topography and sandy soils of the surrounding property, a small
> spill would most likely be contained at that point.
>
> A leak or spill from the AST could possibly drain into manmade ponds
> about 50 feet north and 180 feet northeast of the site. Those ponds
> drain via corrugated metal culverts into wetlands to the north. There
> is a pond (a former borrow area) about 110 feet to the south, but
> because of the large berms at the NEXRAD site, storm runoff does not
> flow to the south.
>
> The most probable cause for a spill from the AST is from overfilling.
> The most probable cause for a spill from the day tanks is malfunction
> of the pump float switches (only during emergency operation, see
> Section G). Table 1 summarizes the potential failure types, potential
> spill volumes, estimated rates, and direction of spill flow.

**TABLE 1**

**POTENTIAL SPILL SOURCES AND VOLUMES**

  -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------------ ------------- -----------------
  **Source**     **Event**     **Potential   **Estimated Rate** **Direction   **Remarks**
                               Spill Volume                     of Spill      
                               (gallons)**                      Flow**        

  1,000-gallon   Overfilling   50 to 60      50 to 60 gallons   North         Operational
  AST                                        per minute                       procedures are in
                                                                              place to prevent
                                                                              overfilling.

                 Structural    1,000         Gradually to       North         Failure of both
                 failure                     instantaneously,                 the primary and
                                             depending on size                secondary tank
                                             of hole                          shells is a
                                                                              low-probability
                                                                              event.

  450-gallon Day Failure of    450 []{.mark} Pump rate          North         Possible only
  Tanks          supply pump                                                  during emergency
                 float                                                        operation (See
                 switches                                                     Section G)
  -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------------ ------------- -----------------

**3. Spill Controls -- 112.7(c)** []{#__RefHeading___Toc492352359
.anchor}

> Appropriate containment and diversionary structures and equipment to
> prevent discharged oil from reaching navigable waters have been
> installed for the AST. The AST is a double-walled rectangular tank,
> encased in concrete (Convault®). Attachment 1 provides the
> manufacturer detail on the construction of the AST.
>
> A float-type level gauge visually indicates the fuel level, and low-
> and high-level alarms are audible outside and in the control room. The
> high level alarm is set at 85 percent of the AST capacity (850
> gallons). In addition, an automatic shutoff valve is housed in the
> fill pipe and set to stop the flow of fuel into the tank at 90 percent
> capacity (900 gallons).
>
> The day tanks are totally enclosed inside the generator shed,
> protected from the elements. Physical components of the shed floor and
> the day tanks provide adequate secondary containment. These tanks are
> also fitted with two redundant float switches that shut down the pump
> that moves fuel from the AST to the day tanks. These switches are set
> to stop the pump at 80 and 90 percent capacity during emergency
> operations (See Section G.)
>
> This facility has found it practicable to install equipment and/or
> structures to prevent discharged oil from reaching navigable waters in
> accordance with 40 CFR Part 112.7(d); therefore, an oil spill
> contingency plan that follows 40 CFR Part 109 is [not]{.underline}
> required. The facility maintains spill response supplies (for example,
> 100 pounds of granular oil absorbent, oil absorbent pads, a broom, and
> a shovel) to contain and quickly remove small leaks or spills. Local
> oil spill cleanup support will be provided through NAS resources,
> which will respond in case of a spill that exceeds the facility's
> management ability.

**E. FACILITY DRAINAGE -- 112.7(e)(1)**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352360
.anchor}

> The emergency power generation day tanks are housed inside an enclosed
> building with a concrete berm used as the footing for the building.
> The floor dimensions for the generator building are 15 feet 2 inches
> by 10 feet. The berm height inside the building is 12 inches. No
> drainage from this building is designed or planned.
>
> The AST does not require secondary containment since it is double
> walled. Small quantities of storm water may accumulate in the
> interstitial space between the tanks. The facility uses positive means
> to manage this storm water to prevent an oil spill. Any storm water
> observed in this interstitial space during monthly inspections is
> pumped out, collected, and inspected for a visible sheen before it is
> drained to the storm water system. Inspection procedures are discussed
> in Section F.
>
> Storm runoff from the developed portions of the NEXRAD site drain into
> the two manmade ponds about 50 feet north and 180 feet northeast of
> the site. Those ponds drain via corrugated metal culverts into
> wetlands to the north. Storm runoff does not flow to the south because
> of the limestone berms at the NEXRAD site. According to the U.S.
> Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Conservation Service (SCS)
> "*Classification and Correlation of the Soils of Monroe County Keys
> Area Florida" published in* January 1989, soil at the NEXRAD site is
> Cudjoe marl, tidal. The former missile shelter and concrete foundation
> have been removed, and the elevation of the site has been raised to 11
> feet above mean sea level (msl) (1 foot above the 100-year flood
> level). The existing berms around the west, south, and east sides of
> the site were retained to provide control of sheet flow. Good
> management practices to include inspections, personnel training, and
> readily available spill response supplies will prevent oil from
> reaching navigable waters in the event of equipment failure or human
> error at the facility.

**F. BULK STORAGE TANKS -- 112.7(e)(2)**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352361
.anchor}

> The AST and the day tanks are constructed of material compatible with
> the product stored. The AST provides sufficiently impervious
> polyethylene and concrete secondary containment. The floor of the
> generator shed will provide adequate secondary containment for the day
> tanks, pending upgrades (see Section B.1. through B.2.). The AST is
> bolted to its concrete foundation.
>
> The AST and the day tanks as well as their foundations are visually
> integrity tested through monthly inspections for signs of
> deterioration and leaks that might cause a spill. The accumulation of
> oil in the interstitial space of the AST is also inspected. Any storm
> water observed in this interstitial space is manually drained out,
> collected, and inspected for a visible sheen. Any visible sheen is
> removed using absorbent pads before it is discharged. Documented
> records of these inspections and storm water discharges are kept on
> site for a period of 3 years. Copies of the inspection form are
> provided in Appendix A.
>
> There are no buried, partially buried, internally heated, mobile, or
> portable tanks located on this facility.
>
> The AST is engineered with a direct vision float-type gauge to
> indicate the fuel level. As backup, the AST is stick-inventoried
> before unloading occurs, and operators continuously monitor unloading
> operations. Any leak is investigated to determine the cause of the
> leak, and corrective actions are taken as appropriate. Table 2
> presents a descriptive inventory of the bulk fuel tanks.

**TABLE 2**

**DESCRIPTIVE INVENTORY BULK FUEL STORAGE TANKS**

+------------------+------------+--------+----------+-----------------+
| **Tank**         | **Product  | **N    | **Tank   | **              |
|                  | Stored**   | ominal | Typ      | Failure/Cause** |
|                  |            | Ca     | e/Year** |                 |
|                  |            | pacity |          |                 |
|                  |            | (Gall  |          |                 |
|                  |            | ons)** |          |                 |
+------------------+------------+--------+----------+-----------------+
| AST              | Diesel     | 1,000  | Double   | Not applicable  |
|                  | fuel oil   |        | -walled, |                 |
|                  |            |        | C        |                 |
|                  |            |        | onvault® |                 |
|                  |            |        | /2000    |                 |
+------------------+------------+--------+----------+-----------------+
| Day tanks        | Diesel     | 450    | Rec      | Not applicable  |
|                  | fuel oil   |        | tangular |                 |
|                  |            | (Two   | st       |                 |
|                  |            | 225)   | eel/1996 |                 |
+------------------+------------+--------+----------+-----------------+

**G. FACILITY TRANSFER OPERATIONS, PUMPING, AND IN-PLANT PROCESS --
112.7(e)(3)**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352362 .anchor}

> An aboveground double-walled supply pipe connects the AST to the day
> tanks. The double-walled steel pipe is encased in a polyvinyl chloride
> pipe to prevent corrosion.
>
> Because of the environmental concerns of the area and the fact that
> the generator shelter is designed to hold only 500 gallons of fuel in
> the secondary containment, the standard operating procedure during
> normal operations in involves manual (attended mode) filling to
> prevent damage to equipment and avoid the possibility of a fuel spill.
> In this mode of operation, the feed valve from the AST is manually
> opened, the toggle switch is moved to the "ON" position, and the
> automatic fuel fill functions of the controller box will be activated.
> When the controller toggle switch is in the "ON" position, the day
> tanks will maintain a level of fuel preset by the engineer through the
> use of float switches inside the day tanks. Once the tank is filled to
> the desired level, the toggle switch is tuned "OFF" and the feed valve
> is closed. A copy of the manual day tank fill procedure is posted in
> the generator shelter and provided as Attachment 2 to this document.
>
> In the event of a hurricane or other extended power outage, the feed
> valve from the AST is manually opened, the toggle switch is moved to
> the in the "ON" position and the sytem is left in this mode. Filling
> of the day tanks will be automatic (unattended) until the mode is
> changed.
>
> Spill overflow and leak detection devices will be installed in
> accordance with Sections B.1 and B.2.

**H. FACILITY TANKER TRUCK UNLOADING RACK --
112.7(e)(4)**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352363 .anchor}

> Facility unloading procedures meet the minimum requirements and
> regulations established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
> in Title 49 of the CFR Part 177.834 to include the following:

1\. No smoking while unloading.

2\. The vehicle handbrake is set.

3\. Unloading material will be attended by a qualified person at all
times.

> 4\. All valves and other closures are closed and free of leaks before
> the departure of unloading vehicles.
>
> Instructional signage will be acquired and posted as described in
> Section B.1 to identify actions to be taken before and after
> unloading. Actions include satisfying DOT requirements, covering the
> storm water catchment basin before unloading product, and
> disconnecting the transfer lines and inspecting all drains and outlets
> on the tanker truck for leakage before departure. Monthly inspections
> will include inspecting the rack area for cracks in the pavement.
>
> The unloading rack area to be installed as described in Section B.2
> will be designed to hold the entire contents of the largest single
> compartment of the fuel oil delivery truck (4,000 gallons) and allow
> for sufficient freeboard during inclement weather conditions. The
> unloading rack area will be located east of the generator building
> outside the fenced area.
>
> Note: Since this facility is not an oil production, oil drilling, or
> workover facility, 40 CFR Parts 112.7(e)(5), (6), and (7) do not
> apply.

**I. INSPECTIONS AND RECORDS --
112.7(e)(8)**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352364 .anchor}

> A formal inspection program will be implemented as described in
> Section B.5. Documented inspection records will be maintained in the
> facility's main office in accordance with the written procedures
> discussed in Section F. Appendix A contains a copy of the inspection
> form.

**J. SECURITY -- 112.7(e)(9)**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352365 .anchor}

> A 6‑foot‑high chain‑link security fence with three-strand barbed wire
> surrounds the facility. Access to the area of the facility is in a
> restricted area of the NAS Boca Chica, requiring government personnel
> escort. The generator and operational switches are located in a
> weather-tight prefabricated communication building that is locked to
> restrict access. The area around the AST is well lit to facilitate the
> detection of leaks and spills during night‑time hours and to deter
> vandalism. NAS security personnel patrol the area at various intervals
> 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

**K. PERSONNEL, TRAINING, AND SPILL PREVENTION PROCEDURES --
112.7(e)(10)**

> All facility personnel responsible for implementing the SPCC plan are
> instructed in the operation and maintenance of all equipment and
> supplies used to prevent oil discharges as well as the applicable
> spill prevention regulations. Refresher training will be provided on
> an annual basis or whenever physical or procedural changes occur at
> the facility. Training will highlight and describe known spill events
> or failures, malfunctioning components, and recently developed
> precautionary measures. The person accountable for the facility spill
> prevention and for training personnel is identified in Section A.
> Appendix B contains a training program documentation form.

L. SUBSTANTIAL HARM CRITERIA EVALUATION -- 112.20 (f)(1)

> This facility is not required to have a facility response plan under
> 40 CFR Part 112.20 since it does not:

-   Transfer oil over water from vessels and have a total oil storage
    capacity of greater than or equal to 42,000 gallons, or

-   Have a total storage capacity over 1 million gallons.

**M. SPILL COUNTERMEASURES AND
REPORTING**[]{#__RefHeading___Toc492352367 .anchor}

> The primary emphasis of this SPCC plan is prevention. This section
> presents countermeasures to contain, clean up, and mitigate the
> effects of an oil spill that impacts navigable waters or adjacent
> shorelines. (This does not constitute a contingency plan under 40 CFR
> Part 109, nor is such a plan required for this facility.) Should a
> spill occur that impacts navigable waters or adjacent shorelines,
> however, the following measures will be implemented.

**1. Spill Countermeasures** []{#__RefHeading___Toc492352368 .anchor}

> A spill containment and cleanup activity will never take precedence
> over the safety of personnel. No countermeasure activities will be
> undertaken until conditions are safe for workers. The following
> general procedures should be implemented as countermeasures:
>
> a\. Account for all personnel, and ensure their safety.
>
> b\. Divert flow away from drainage channels, and cover storm drain
> cover with contents of spill kit.
>
> c\. Attempt to seal or stop leak.
>
> d\. Acquire necessary resources to contain and clean up all
> oil-contaminated areas.
>
> e\. Make all necessary notifications as described in the following
> section.

**2. Spill Notification Procedures** []{#__RefHeading___Toc492352369
.anchor}

This section discusses the reporting procedures for spills of diesel
fuel at the facility. The people and organizations that are notified
vary based on the quantity of the spill, whether it reaches navigable
waters or adjoining shorelines, and the frequency of spills.

A spill reporting form that requests the information to be reported to
all agencies in written form (to the extent known) is included in
Appendix D. Copies of the completed form should be sent to the NWS
Environmental Compliance Officer and the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Western Regional Compliance Officer
(see following section).

a\. General Notification Procedures For All Spills

The responsible person or designee is directly charged with reporting
**[all]{.underline}** oil spills that result from facility operations as
follows:

-   First, call **9-1-1** (or the local emergency agency) if there is an
    immediate emergency

-   Then, NAS Environmental **(305) 293-2061** (Jim Simmens,)

-   Next, notify the appropriate persons within the NWS:

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-   **Mike Jacob, (301) 713-1838 Ext. 165, NWS Environmental Compliance
    Officer.**

-   **Olga Kebis, (301) 713-1838 Ext. 173, NWS Safety Officer**

-   **Terry Brisbin, (817) 978-2367 Ext. 139, NWS Southern Regional
    Environmental/Safety Coordinator**

-   **Sherilyn Villegas, (816) 426-3925 Ext. 263, NOAA Central Regional
    Compliance Officer**

The first form in Appendix C should be used to document notifications
made after a spill has been discovered.

b.  **Federal Notifications**

    The Federal Clean Water Act, as described in 40 CFR Part 110.6,
    requires notifying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
    National Response Center (or the U.S. Coast Guard \[USCG\]) as soon
    as anyone has knowledge of any discharges of oil in quantities that
    "may be harmful." 40 CFR Part 110.3 defines "may be harmful" as a
    discharge for which one of the following applies:

-   Violates applicable water quality standards

-   Causes a film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the
    water or adjoining shorelines or cause a sludge or emulsion to be
    deposited beneath the surface of the water or upon adjoining
    shorelines

    If either of these criteria is met, contact the following:

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-   **The National Response Center (EPA and USCG):** **(800) 424-8802.**

    Under the SPCC regulations, spill information listed in 40 CFR
    112.4(a) must be reported to the regional EPA office within 60 days
    if [either]{.underline} of the following occurs:

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-   A discharge of more than 1,000 gallons of oil into or upon navigable
    waters or adjoining shorelines in a single event

-   Two spill events that cause visible sheens upon navigable waters or
    adjoining shorelines within any 12-month period

    Diesel fuel is not listed as a hazardous substance under the
    Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
    Act (CERCLA); therefore, no other notification to the EPA is
    required for discharges of diesel fuel other than those listed
    previously.

c.  **State Notification**

    Rules 62-761 and 62-770.250 of the Florida Administrative Code
    require notifications if any of the flowing are discovered for an
    AST system with a storage capacity greater than 550 gallons:

-   A spill or overfill event to soil exceeding 25 gallons

-   Free product or a sheen present in surface water groundwater, soils,
    basements, sewers, and utility lines at the facility or in the
    surrounding area

    The following must be reported to the **Florida Department of
    Environmental Protection, State Warning Point (800) 320-0519.** The
    second form in Appendix C should be used to notify the appropriate
    state agencies.

d\. Cleanup Contractor Notification

An emergency response contractor should also be notified to assist with
the cleanup, if necessary. Since the facility is located on NAS Boca
Chica, NWS has identified the following that is available for an
emergency cleanup:

-   NAS Fire Department (305) 293-3333 (24 hour)

-   NAS Environmental (Jim Simmens) (305) 293-2061

    FIGURE 1 SITE LOCATION

FIGURE 2 SITE LAYOUT

FIGURE 3 FACILITY LAYOUT AND SPILL PATH

**APPENDIX A**

# INSPECTION FORM

**APPENDIX A**

**INSPECTION FORM**

+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| **MONTHLY INSPECTION            |   |   |                             |
| CHECKLIST**                     |   |   |                             |
+=================================+===+===+=============================+
| Date of Inspection:             | I |   |                             |
|                                 | n |   |                             |
|                                 | s |   |                             |
|                                 | p |   |                             |
|                                 | e |   |                             |
|                                 | c |   |                             |
|                                 | t |   |                             |
|                                 | o |   |                             |
|                                 | r |   |                             |
|                                 | : |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| **TANKS/FOUNDATIONS**           | * | * | **COMMENTS**                |
|                                 | * | * |                             |
|                                 | Y | N |                             |
|                                 | E | O |                             |
|                                 | S | * |                             |
|                                 | * | * |                             |
|                                 | * |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 1\. Drip marks or stains on     |   |   |                             |
| outside of tanks?               |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 2\. Oil on the ground around    |   |   |                             |
| tanks?                          |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 3\. Indications of corrosion    |   |   |                             |
| (e.g., paint peeling, rust)?    |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 4\. Raised spots or dents on    |   |   |                             |
| the surface of the tanks?       |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 5\. All vents clear to properly |   |   |                             |
| operate?                        |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 6\. Fuel gauge and alarms       |   |   |                             |
| working properly?               |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 7\. Foundation appears shifted  |   |   |                             |
| or settled?                     |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| **SECONDARY CONTAINMENT**       | * | * | **COMMENTS**                |
|                                 | * | * |                             |
|                                 | Y | N |                             |
|                                 | E | O |                             |
|                                 | S | * |                             |
|                                 | * | * |                             |
|                                 | * |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 8\. Indications of corrosion    |   |   |                             |
| (e.g., paint peeling, rust)?    |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 9\. Presence of spilled or      |   |   |                             |
| leaked material (standing       |   |   |                             |
| liquid)?                        |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 10\. Rainwater present? (If     |   |   |                             |
| yes, remove and inspect for     |   |   |                             |
| sheen)                          |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| **PIPING**                      | * | * | **COMMENTS**                |
|                                 | * | * |                             |
|                                 | Y | N |                             |
|                                 | E | O |                             |
|                                 | S | * |                             |
|                                 | * | * |                             |
|                                 | * |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 11\. Oil under aboveground      |   |   |                             |
| piping, hoses, fittings, or     |   |   |                             |
| valves?                         |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 12\. All piping, hoses,         |   |   |                             |
| fittings, and valves working    |   |   |                             |
| properly?                       |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| **UNLOADING RACK AREA**         | * | * | **COMMENTS**                |
|                                 | * | * |                             |
|                                 | Y | N |                             |
|                                 | E | O |                             |
|                                 | S | * |                             |
|                                 | * | * |                             |
|                                 | * |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 13\. Warning signs properly     |   |   |                             |
| posted and legible?             |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 14\. Visible cracks in the      |   |   |                             |
| pavement?                       |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| #                               | * | * | **COMMENTS**                |
|  SECURITY/SAFETY/SPILL RESPONSE | * | * |                             |
|                                 | Y | N |                             |
|                                 | E | O |                             |
|                                 | S | * |                             |
|                                 | * | * |                             |
|                                 | * |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 15\. Security fencing/gate in   |   |   |                             |
| good condition?                 |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 16\. Lights working properly to |   |   |                             |
| observe a spill during night?   |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| 17\. Spill kits easily          |   |   |                             |
| accessible and complete?        |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+
| **Corrective Actions            |   |   |                             |
| Required:**                     |   |   |                             |
+---------------------------------+---+---+-----------------------------+

**APPENDIX B**

# TRAINING OUTLINE AND COPY OF TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS Section 112.1-112.20-Oil Pollution Prevention

**APPENDIX B**

**OUTLINE FOR SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURES TRAINING**

**I. INITIAL TRAINING.** Initial training shall be provided for all
facility personnel within their first week of employment to familiarize
employees with the following information:

> A. Summary of spill prevention regulations (Title 40 of the Code of
> Federal Regulations Part 112)

B. Purpose and application of system elements

1\. Tanks and associated piping

2\. Unloading rack area

3\. Accessory equipment (e.g., generator and pumps)

4\. Gauges and alarms

5\. Spill supplies

C. Spill prevention

1\. Potential spill sources

2\. Procedures to prevent spills

3\. Inspections and documentation

D. Spill control

1\. Spill flow direction and impact on navigable waters

2\. Secondary containment systems

3\. Overflow protection and leak detection systems

4\. Alarm recognition and response

E. Spill countermeasures

1\. Personnel accountability

2\. Spill supplies and equipment use

3\. Methods to stop and seal leaks

4\. Emergency phone numbers and notifications

**II. REFRESHER TRAINING.** Annual refresher training shall be provided
to highlight and describe at least the following:

A. Known spill events or failures

B. Malfunctioning components

C. Recently developed precautionary measures

**III. ONGOING TRAINING.** On-the-job training or briefings shall be
provided throughout the year, whenever physical or procedural changes
occur at the facility.

**APPENDIX C**

**SPILL REPORTING FORMS**

**APPENDIX C**

**SPILL REPORTING FORM**

  ------------------------- ------------ -------------------- -----------------
  **GENERAL**                                                 

  Name of Facility:                                           
  ***NEXRAD Site at NAS                                       
  Boca Chica, Florida***                                      

  Organization: ***NOAA***                                    

  Address: ***NAS Boca                                        
  Chica, Florida Mailing:                                     
  3535 S. Roosevelt Blvd.,                                    
  Key West , FL 33040***                                      

  **REPORTING PARTY**                                         

  Report Completed By:                                        

  Position:                                                   

  Phone Number:                                               

  **SPILL INFORMATION**                                       

  Date:                                  Time: AM / PM        

  Substance spilled:                     Estimated Quantity:  
  ***Diesel Fuel Oil***                                       

  Source and Cause:                                           

  **OUTSIDE NOTIFICATIONS**                                   

  **Agencies**              **Recorder                        **Date/Time**
                            at Outside                        
                            Agency**                          

  ***NRC: (800) 424-8802***                                   

                                                              

                                                              

  **DESCRIPTION OF                                            
  ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE**                                      

                                                              

  **CLEANUP ACTION(S)                                         
  TAKEN**                                                     

                                                              

  **CORRECTIVE ACTION(S) TO                                   
  PREVENT FUTURE SPILLS**                                     

                                                              
  ------------------------- ------------ -------------------- -----------------

**Note: All information must be filled in. If something is unknown,
write "unknown."**

**ATTACHMENT 1**

# TANK MANUFACTURER DETAIL 

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# ATTACHMENT 2

### MANUAL DAY TANK PROCEDURES