**SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTER MEASURE PLAN**

**NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE**

**WFO/RDA**

**20 South Vermillion Avenue**

**Brownsville, Texas 78521**

**Original Date of Plan:** February 2005

**Date of Last Plan Review:** February 2005

**Date of Last Amendment** February 2005

**And P.E. Certification:**

**Designated Person Responsible for Spill Prevention:**

Alan Del Castillo, Electronic Technician

Telephone: 956-504-1750

**CERTIFICATION**

I hereby certify that I, or my agent, have examined the facility, and
being familiar with the provisions of Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations Part 112, I attest that this Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure (SPCC) plan has been prepared in accordance with good
engineering practices.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[John Chase,
P.E.]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Printed Name of Professional Registered Engineer

> **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature of Registered Professional Engineer

Registration No. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ State:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**REVIEW DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL PAGE**

**REVIEW DOCUMENTATION**

In accordance with Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR)
Part 112.5(b), a review and evaluation of this SPCC plan will be
conducted at least once every 5 years. As a result of this review and
evaluation, the National Weather Service will amend the SPCC plan within
6 months of the review to include more effective prevention and control
technology if the following both apply:

**.** Such technology will significantly reduce the likelihood of a
spill event from the facility

**.** If such technology has been field-proven at the time of review

In accordance with 40 CFR §112.1 and §112.3 any amendment to the SPCC
plan will be certified by a Professional Engineer within 6 months after
a change in the facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance
occurs which materially affects the facility's potential for a discharge
of oil "...in quantities that may be harmful\... into or upon the
navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines or waters
of the contiguous zone\... or that may affect natural resources\..."

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  **Review     **Signature of Designated Person** **Amended (Yes or
  Date**                                          No)?**

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  
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**MANAGEMENT APPROVAL**

The National Weather Service is committed to the prevention of
discharges of oil to navigable waters and the environment. We maintain
the highest standards for SPCC through regular review, updating and
implementation of this SPCC plan for the National Weather Service
Facility located at 20 South Vermillion Avenue, Brownsville, Texas,
78521.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Printed Name and Title of Meteorologist In Charge

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature and Date

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION [1](#__RefHeading___Toc92689199)

A. GENERAL [1](#__RefHeading___Toc92689200)

**1.** **Name** [1](#__RefHeading___Toc92689201)

**2.** **Type** [1](#__RefHeading___Toc92689202)

**3.** **Date of Initial Operation** [1](#__RefHeading___Toc92689203)

**4.** **Location** [1](#__RefHeading___Toc92689204)

**5.** **Name and Address of Operator** [1](#__RefHeading___Toc92689205)

**6.** **Facility Contacts** [1](#__RefHeading___Toc92689206)

B. SITE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS [2](#__RefHeading___Toc92689207)

**1.** **Facility Location, Layout, and Operations**
[2](#__RefHeading___Toc92689208)

**2.** **Facility Storage** [2](#__RefHeading___Toc92689209)

**3.** **Drainage Pathway and Distance to Navigable Waters**
[3](#__RefHeading___Toc92689210)

**4.** **Spill History** [4](#__RefHeading___Toc92689211)

**5.** **Spill Potential, Volumes, and Rates**
[4](#__RefHeading___Toc92689212)

**6.** **Discussion of Facility Conformance with 40 CFR 112**
[4](#__RefHeading___Toc92689213)

**7.** **Type of Oil and Storage Capacity**
[5](#__RefHeading___Toc92689214)

PART II - DESIGN COMPONENTS AND OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR SPILL
PREVENTION AND CONTROL [6](#__RefHeading___Toc92689215)

A. TANK AND SYSTEM DESIGN FOR SPILL PREVENTION
[6](#__RefHeading___Toc92689216)

**1.** **Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST)**
[6](#__RefHeading___Toc92689217)

**2.** **Tank Refueling and Truck Unloading Operations**
[6](#__RefHeading___Toc92689218)

**3.** **Inspections and Records** [7](#__RefHeading___Toc92689219)

**4.** **Site Security** [8](#__RefHeading___Toc92689220)

**5.** **Training** [8](#__RefHeading___Toc92689221)

B. SPILL CONTROL [8](#__RefHeading___Toc92689222)

**1.** **Secondary Containment Designs, Construction Material, and
Volume** [8](#__RefHeading___Toc92689223)

**2.** **Spill Kits Type and Location** [9](#__RefHeading___Toc92689224)

**3.** **Drain Inlet Cover** [9](#__RefHeading___Toc92689225)

**4.** **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)**
[9](#__RefHeading___Toc92689226)

PART III - SPILL COUNTERMEASURES AND REPORTING SPILL COUNTERMEASURES
[10](#__RefHeading___Toc92689227)

A. SPILL COUNTERMEASURES [10](#__RefHeading___Toc92689228)

**1.** **SWIMS** [10](#__RefHeading___Toc92689229)

B. SPILL REPORTING [10](#__RefHeading___Toc92689230)

**1.** **General Notification Procedures for All Spills**
[11](#__RefHeading___Toc92689231)

**2.** **Federal Notifications** [11](#__RefHeading___Toc92689232)

**3.** **State Notifications** [12](#__RefHeading___Toc92689233)

**4.** **Local Contacts and Notifications:**
[13](#__RefHeading___Toc92689234)

**5.** **Cleanup Contractor Notification**
[13](#__RefHeading___Toc92689235)

PART IV - RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS [14](#__RefHeading___Toc92689236)

A. PHYSICAL UPGRADES [14](#__RefHeading___Toc92689237)

B. PROCEDURAL CHANGES [14](#__RefHeading___Toc92689238)

**1.** **Inspections and Preventative Maintenance**
[15](#__RefHeading___Toc92689239)

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APPENDIX

A-1 TANK ULLAGE AND FUELING LOG

A-2 FUEL UNLOADING PROCEDURE CHECKLIST

B-1 MONTHLY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

B-2 ANNUAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST

C-1 TRAINING OUTLINE

C-2 TRAINING RECORD

D-1 SPILL RESPONSE EXERCISE RECORD

D-2 SPILL REPORTING FORM

E CROSS REFERENCE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL

> REGULATIONS, SECTION 112 WITH THIS PLAN

F MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

G SPILL CLEANUP KIT INFORMATION

H PERMITS

I PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG AND PHOTOGRAPHS

J FIGURES

1\. MAP OF AREA

2\. SITE DRAWING

3\. WFO AST AND GENERATOR DIAGRAM

4\. RDA SPACE DIAGRAM

ATTACHMENT 1 40 CFR 112

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[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689199 .anchor}PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689200 .anchor}A. GENERAL

This section of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)
plan provides general information about the facility and a description
of the site and its operations.

**NOTE: A complete copy of this SPCC plan will be maintained and kept
available at the Brownsville Weather Forecast Office, Brownsville,
Texas.**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689201 .anchor}**1. Name**

National Weather Service (NWS) -- Brownsville Weather Forecast Office,
Brownsville, Texas.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689202 .anchor}**2. Type**

This facility is an onshore (non-production) facility that operates as a
Weather Forecast Office (WFO). The facility has a Radar Data Acquisition
(RDA) building at the NEXRAD radar system.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689203 .anchor}**3. Date of Initial Operation**

Date of initial operation was October 28, 1994.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689204 .anchor}**4. Location**

National Weather Service Latitude: 25° 91΄ 77˝ N

Weather Forecast Office Longitude: 97° 41΄ 78˝ W

20 South Vermillion Avenue Elevation: 22 ft.

Brownsville, Texas 78521

\(956\) 504-3184

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689205 .anchor}**5. Name and Address of
Operator**

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Weather Service - Southern Region Headquarters

819 Taylor Street

Room 10A06

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

> \(817\) 978-2367

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689206 .anchor}**6. Facility Contacts**

[Name]{.underline} [Title]{.underline} [Telephone Number]{.underline}

Main Number/WFO (956) 504-3084 (24-hours)

Alan Del Castillo ET (956) 504-1750

> []{.mark}

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689207 .anchor}B. SITE DESCRIPTION AND
OPERATIONS

This section describes the site and its operations.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689208 .anchor}**1. Facility Location, Layout,
and Operations**

The facility is located in Brownsville, Texas, adjacent to, and north
of, Brownsville International Airport. The property is owned by NOAA.
The facility is located at 20 South Vermillion Avenue, approximately 3/4
mile west of the intersection of Indiana Ave. and Route 4. Figure 1
provides a general map of the area. Figure 2 shows the general facility
layout (a site drawing from prior to the installation of the RDA).

[]{.mark}

The facility has two separate emergency generators with associated
above-ground diesel fuel storage tanks (AST). One 175 kW generator,
which supplies emergency power to the WFO, has a 2,000 gal. AST plus a
27 gal. day tank. There is also an 80 kW generator that supplies
emergency power to the RDA and has two ASTs, each having a capacity of
229.8 gallons. Both generators utilize #2 diesel fuel.

The estimated fuel usage is approximately 100 gallons per month. This
estimate is based on extrapolation from recent fuel orders. The 175 kW
generator is tested once per week for 60 minutes (1 hour). The 80 kW
generator is also tested once per week for 60 minutes (1 hour). The
generators are activated in advance of potential power outages during
severe weather conditions. Obviously, fuel consumption would increase
based on the duration of any power outages.

The WFO AST is not enclosed in a fenced area; however, the facility is
staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and there are security cameras
strategically placed around the facility. All buildings are kept locked.
The RDA and associated buildings are in a fenced compound which is kept
locked. The exterior of the entire facility is lighted at night.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689209 .anchor}**2. Facility Storage**

The generator for the WFO is located just to the west of the WFO in a
brick building which is approximately 225 square feet (ft²). Its
associated above-ground storage tank (AST), which has a capacity of
2,000 gallons, is also located adjacent and to the west of the
structure. The AST is mounted on a concrete pad, is rectangular, and is
of double-walled, steel construction (Joaquin Manufacturing). Figure 3
is a schematic of the WFO emergency generator and fuel tank. The AST's
fill port is located on the top of the tank and is situated in an
overfill well below the grade of the top of the tank. The well has a
capacity of approximately 5 gal. Piping from the AST leads into the
generator building and into the day tank. The day tank has a capacity of
27 gal. and feeds directly to the Cummins/Onan generator. The day tank,
located directly below the generator sits in a steel, open-topped spill
pan which provides secondary containment. The spill pan holds
approximately 42 gal. (calculated). The tank is connected to the
generator via 38 ft. of 1in. (outside diameter) black steel pipe. All of
the joints are threaded. The piping is single-walled; however, the pipe
outside the building that leads from the AST to the building is sheathed
in a PVC pipe for added protection. Flexible hosing connects the steel
pipe from the floor of the space to the engine as a safeguard against
rupture from vibration when the generator is running.

The AST has a high level audible alarm at the tank. The AST also has an
audible alarm in the event of interstitial leakage (secondary
containment) around the tank.

The generator and fuel tanks for the RDA are located in a pre-fabricated
building (manufactured by Fibrebond) to the west of the WFO. The
Kohler/John Deere generator is located in the center of the 130 ft²
building. The twin 229.8 gal. diesel tanks (manufactured by IFH Group
Inc.) are rectangular in shape and mounted next to the north wall of the
building. They are constructed of steel and are single-walled. A fueling
port is located outside the east wall of the building; however, to
prevent overfilling the tanks, the fuel is dispensed directly into the
fuel tanks inside the shelter for visual confirmation of capacity. The
building is designed to be the secondary containment for this system.
The watertight containment measures 9 in. from the floor to the door
sill. The secondary containment for the building is calculated to be in
excess of 700 gallons.

The ASTs are connected to each other via two lateral pipes (one high,
one low) and allow for diesel to move from one tank to the other. The
tanks are connected to the generator via 13 ft. of ½ in. black steel
pipe and all joints are threaded. Flexible hosing connects the steel
pipe to the engine, again, for protection against vibration.

The ASTs are not fitted with any audible alarm systems. There is a
low-level indicator which sends a signal to a computer in the WFO
indicating when the tanks need to be refueled.

Table 1 in Section 7 summarizes the diesel storage capacities at WFO
Brownsville.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689210 .anchor}**3. Drainage Pathway and
Distance to Navigable Waters**

The terrain at the Brownsville NWS facility is flat. The small area
around the emergency generator building and AST is landscaped grass and
pavement. The small area in and around the RDA complex is covered by
gravel. Stretching outside of the WFO facility in all directions, the
terrain is flat. Diesel fuel, being a light fuel, will easily penetrate
gravel and sand with some success; even hard packed dirt. However, it is
not anticipated that spilled fuel would travel far from the site of the
spill.

The nearest navigable waters lie immediately to the north, across South
Vermillion, where there is a small pond. It is possible a large spill
would have the potential to impact these surface waters. There are also
two drainage ditches running through the property. Drainage from these
ditches may end up in this pond, especially if during heavy rains, where
the pond has been known to overflow across the road and spill onto WFO
property.

Cleanup options for any significant spill that was not contained at this
site would most likely be to remove and replace the contaminated
sediment. Any spill that causes a sheen on the pond across South
Vermillion (i.e., large spill during extreme rains and drainage flow),
the TQEC must be contacted immediately (see pp. 10-13).

Three spill kits containing absorbent boom, pads, pillows, and drain
seals, are located near the main generator. Two are stationed outside
and adjacent to the 2,000 gal AST, and another kit is located inside the
WFO generator building.

Oil spilled from the 2,000 gallon AST would spill onto the concrete pad
and then onto the surrounding grass and/or asphalt pavement in all
directions from the AST. Any oil spilled in the main generator room,
that exceeded the secondary containment, would spill onto the floor of
the space and out the doorway which faces north. Oil spilled from the
RDA ASTs would spill onto the floor of the building and if this
secondary containment were to be exceeded, out the doorway which faces
east. Fueling trucks for the main generator system park on the paved
area adjacent to the fueling port. For the RDA ASTs, fueling trucks park
on the dirt areas adjacent to the building. The trucks that supply fuel
to WFO Brownsville typically have a 2,400 gallon capacity and are
constructed with 2 separate compartments. In most cases the trucks
utilize automatic shutoff nozzles (similar to the types used at gas
stations) to prevent overfilling.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689211 .anchor}**4. Spill History**

Reportable spill events from 1994 to present (date on cover of this
plan):

-   **08/09/2000 Approximately 200-gallons of diesel spilled into the
    secondary containment of the RDA Building from an overfill of those
    tanks. Less than 5-gallons was estimated to have leaked from the
    shelter enclosure corner seam onto the adjacent concrete and gravel
    outside the building. The remainder of the fuel was successfully
    siphoned back to the fuel truck.**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689212 .anchor}**5. Spill Potential, Volumes,
and Rates**

The most likely cause of spills from the ASTs are from overfilling or a
ruptured hose during refueling, a failure of one of the compartments of
the fuel truck, failure of the structural integrity of the AST, or a
ruptured fuel line.

If conducted according to plan and with good management practices, large
spills from fueling operations are not likely.

For the ASTs, a large spill caused by loss of structural integrity or
vehicle collisions are low probability events owing to alarm systems,
weekly testing of the generators, and daily observations by NWS
personnel.

Table 2 summarizes the potential type of spills, volumes, and rates.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689213 .anchor}**6. Discussion of Facility
Conformance with 40 CFR 112**

Every effort has been made by the NWS to ensure that this facility fully
conforms to the applicable provisions of 40 CFR 112. The following is a
brief summary of the applicable characteristics of the facility:

> a\. The facility is staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The
> generators are tested weekly, and on a daily basis NWS personnel are
> working near and around both generator systems, decreasing the
> likelihood of a large spill incident. The facility is located adjacent
> to the Brownsville International Airport and the city of Brownsville,
> Texas, where rapid response is available in the event of a fuel spill.
>
> b\. The 2,000 gallon AST has an overfill alarm as well as an
> interstitial alarm. The day tank for the main generator is contained
> in an overfill catch basin. The ASTs for the RDA generator are in a
> building which has been designed to provide ample secondary
> containment.
>
> c\. The SPCC Plan:
>
> i\. Has the full approval of the appropriate NWS managers.
>
> ii\. Has been prepared and certified by a Professional Engineer.

iii\. Provides for prevention efforts to ensure that fuel oil discharges
will not occur.

iv\. Provides a vehicle to ensure that personnel training is
accomplished.

> v\. Provides for appropriate reporting of oil discharges.
>
> vi\. Provides for appropriate mitigating actions to be taken if an oil
> discharge should occur.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689214 .anchor}**7. Type of Oil and Storage
Capacity**

> **Table 1. Descriptive Inventory of Facility Storage**

+------------------------+----------+----------+------------+--------+
| **Tank**               | *        | **P      | **Type**   | **     |
|                        | *Nominal | roduct** |            | Double |
|                        | Capacity |          |            | Wal    |
|                        | (Ga      | **       |            | led?** |
|                        | llons)** | Stored** |            |        |
+------------------------+----------+----------+------------+--------+
| WFO AST                | 2,000    | #2       | R          | Yes    |
|                        |          | Diesel   | ectangular |        |
|                        |          |          | Steel      |        |
+------------------------+----------+----------+------------+--------+
| WFO Day Tank           | 27       | #2       | R          | No\*   |
|                        |          | Diesel   | ectangular |        |
|                        |          |          | Steel      |        |
+------------------------+----------+----------+------------+--------+
| RDA ASTs (2)           | 229.8    | #2       | R          | No\*   |
|                        | each     | Diesel   | ectangular |        |
|                        |          |          | Steel      |        |
+------------------------+----------+----------+------------+--------+

> \* These ASTs have been provided with external secondary containment.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689215 .anchor}PART II - DESIGN COMPONENTS AND
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTROL

This section describes the design components and operating procedures
that have been or will be implemented at the facility to prevent oil
spills. The facility will review the design and operational procedures
contained in this section and implement those that are not currently in
place.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689216 .anchor}A. TANK AND SYSTEM DESIGN FOR
SPILL PREVENTION

This section describes design components and operating procedures that
will be implemented at the facility to prevent oil spills.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689217 .anchor}**1. Aboveground Storage Tanks
(AST)**

[WFO AST]{.underline}: The AST construction will be compatible with the
#2 diesel fuel held by the tank. The AST will have secondary containment
around the primary tank shell. A level gauge or dip-stick will indicate
the fuel level (from empty to full).

An automatic shut-off valve on the fill spout will be set to close at 90
percent of capacity (1800 gallons). The AST also will have an audible
high-level alarm set at 85 percent of capacity (1700 gallons) and
interstitial monitoring device between the primary and secondary tanks
that is connected to the audible alarm system. A spill container will
surround the fill spout.

[Day Tank]{.underline}: This tank will have an open top spill pan
(rupture basin) designed to hold 110 percent of the tank volume. It will
have a liquid level gauge to indicate the amount of fuel in the tank
(empty to full) and a high-level float switch connected to the audible
alarm to warn of overfilling. The rupture basin will have a float switch
designed to detect fuel that has spilled or leaked. The float switch
will be connected to an audible alarm system in the office.

[Piping:]{.underline} An anti-siphoning valve will be located between
the AST and the pump to prevent unwanted fuel from being siphoned from
the AST.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689218 .anchor}**2. Tank Refueling and Truck
Unloading Operations**

All delivery drivers will have U.S. Department of Transportation
hazardous material transportation training as required by Federal law.

The remainder of this section discusses the procedures that will be used
during unloading of fuel from the tank truck into the AST to prevent
spills. This procedure will be documented every time refueling occurs,
using the appropriate form (See Appendix A). Copies of this form will be
kept for 5 years.

> a\. The following procedure will be used **[before]{.underline}** fuel
> delivery and unloading: (See Appendix A-2)
>
> i\. If applicable, place a magnetic, urethane spill cover over the
> storm drain catch basin inlet.
>
> ii\. The Designated Person or his designated representative should
> determine the available capacity (ullage) of the AST by converting the
> reading on the fuel gauge to gallons (see Appendix A). This ullage is
> communicated to the fuel supply contractor and marked in the fueling
> log.

iii. Move spill containment equipment such as booms, spill barriers or
     spill kits into the unloading area.

iv. Block the tank truck wheels.

v.  Place drip pans under all pump hose fittings (if applicable) before
    unloading.

> vi\. The Designated Person or his designated representative and the
> delivery driver will ensure the fill nozzle is placed in the
> appropriate AST filling port.
>
> b\. The following procedure will be used **[during]{.underline}** the
> fuel unloading period:

(Appendix A-2)

> i\. The Designated Person or his/her designated representative and the
> delivery driver will remain with or near the vehicle and the fuel
> tanks at all times during unloading. Gauges on the AST and the truck,
> as well as the fueling nozzle, will be continuously monitored to
> ensure the ullage is not exceeded. If the audible high-level alarm
> sounds, stop the unloading procedure immediately to ensure fuel ullage
> is not exceeded.
>
> c\. The following procedure will be used **[after]{.underline}** fuel
> unloading is completed:
>
> (Appendix A-2)
>
> i\. Record the amount of fuel transferred to the AST in the log
> (Appendix A-1).
>
> ii\. Drain the fill hose and then ensure that all drain valves are
> closed (if applicable) before removal of the hose from the tank.
>
> iii\. Pour any uncontaminated fuel in the drip pans, tank truck
> containment pool, or spill pipe spill bucket container into the AST
> (if it has the capacity) or dispose of appropriately.
>
> iv\. Inspect the tank truck before removing the blocks to ensure the
> lines have been disconnected from the tank.
>
> v\. Remove the blocks from truck wheels.
>
> vi\. Place a copy of the completed fuel-unloading checklist in the
> SPCC.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689219 .anchor}**3. Inspections and Records**

[Inspection and Maintenance of Tanks:]{.underline} The AST and day tank
will be inspected, each time a maintenance technician visits the site,
as well as the regularly scheduled monthly inspections, for any fuel
leaks, especially at the tank seams (including the underside of the
tank). The outside of exposed piping will also be inspected. Monthly and
annual inspections will follow the checklists shown in Appendix B.
Monthly and annual inspection forms will be completed by the staff.

[Integrity Testing:]{.underline} Integrity testing of the ASTs is
required under the new regulations put forth by the U.S Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). However manufacturers of shop-built tanks have
stated that integrity testing of their tanks is not necessary and that
best management practices should be employed instead. The EPA has
stated, " *for* *certain smaller, shop-built containers in which
internal corrosion poses minimal risk of failure; which are inspected at
least monthly; and, for which all sides are visible (i.e., the container
has no contact with the ground), visual inspection alone might suffice,
subject to good engineering practice."*

To comply with §112.8.c.6, WFO Brownsville will continue to make
observations during generator tests, conduct regular monthly and annual
inspections, and recommend integrity testing only when it is warranted,
e.g. noticeable leakage or corrosion. Testing will also be conducted if
the structural integrity comes into question as a result of a fire,
earthquake, or other similar event.

[Record Keeping:]{.underline} The Environmental/Safety Focal Point or
Maintenance Technician, (person responsible for spill prevention at the
facility) will be responsible for completing (i) the Ullage Logs and
documentation of Fuel Unloading Procedures (Appendix A), (ii) the
Records of Inspections (Appendix B), (iii) the Training Record (Appendix
C), and (iv) the Spill Response Record (Appendix D). These records will
be maintained for at least 5 years from the time of the recorded action.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689220 .anchor}**4. Site Security**

The WFO AST is not enclosed in fenced area; however, the facility is
staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, and there are security cameras
strategically placed around the facility. All buildings are kept locked.
The RDA and associated buildings *are* in a fenced compound which is
also kept locked. The exterior of the entire facility is lighted at
night.

Signs are posted on and around the ASTs warning of the presence of a
combustible liquid, the combustible liquid is diesel fuel, and that
smoking is prohibited near the AST. Fire extinguishers are located in
the generator buildings. There is no vehicular traffic near the ASTs.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689221 .anchor}**5. Training**

As a minimum, the Environmental/Safety focal point, an alternate, and
the responsible manager (MIC, HIC, or OIC) will be trained in the intent
of applicable oil spill regulations and how to implement the inspection
and maintenance procedures outlined in the previous paragraph. Spill
control and countermeasure will also be included in the training. An
outline for the training is found in Appendix C.

Training is repeated once per year. All new personnel responsible for
implementing this SPCC plan will be properly trained before beginning
work at the new position. A record of who is trained when, and by whom
(Appendix C) will be filed with this SPCC plan and kept for a period of
5 years.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689222 .anchor}B. SPILL CONTROL

This section describes control measures that have been implemented to
prevent any spilled oil from entering navigable waters or adjoining
shorelines.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689223 .anchor}**1. Secondary Containment
Designs, Construction Material, and Volume**

The AST for the WFO's generator is fitted with secondary containment.
The secondary containment consists of a 0.25-in. Styrofoam shell which
is encased in a polypropylene jacket. At the bottom of the polypropylene
jacket is a moisture sensor (interstitial alarm) which if activated
triggers an audible alarm at the tank. Surrounding the polypropylene
jacket is a 6 in. layer of concrete.

The secondary containment for the WFO generator's day tank is a steel
catch basin mounted under the day tank. The volume of the catch basin is
calculated to be approximately 42 gallons.

The secondary containment for the RDA ASTs is the pre-fabricated housing
itself and provides for approximately 150 percent of the volume of the
storage tanks.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689224 .anchor}**2. Spill Kits Type and
Location**

The Pig 202 spill kits or equivalent will be located in the generator
room or in the Generator Building near the respective ASTs. The spill
kits are designed to absorb up to 60-gallons each of diesel fuel and to
divert a spill from navigable waters. The kits include oil absorbent
socks and mats in a polyethylene container that doubles as a disposal
container.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689225 .anchor}**3. Drain Inlet Cover**

If applicable, magnetic, urethane spill cover will be placed over the
storm drain catch basin inlet prior to any fuel transfer.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689226 .anchor}**4. Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)**

If a leak or spill were to occur, it might be necessary for NWS
personnel to conduct initial emergency procedures to minimize the impact
of the spill, control the spill, or secure the area. In order for them
to employ the SWIMS procedure (see Part III.A of this plan) it may be
necessary for them to come into contact with the diesel fuel. If this
were to occur, NWS personnel must use proper PPE. Proper PPE for diesel
fuel is specified in the MSDS (Appendix F).

-   Eye protection is accomplished by the use of **Chemical Goggles** or
    a **Full Face Shield**. An **Eyewash Station** should be provided in
    the area.

-   Hand protection is accomplished by the use of **Nitril Gloves** and
    should be worn at all times when handling this material. If there is
    a likelihood of skin exposure then impervious clothing such as
    **Tyvek** should be worn.

-   Other clothing & equipment - if contaminated, must be removed and
    laundered before reuse. Items that cannot be laundered should be
    discarded.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689227 .anchor}PART III - SPILL COUNTERMEASURES
AND REPORTING SPILL COUNTERMEASURES

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689228 .anchor}A. SPILL COUNTERMEASURES

This section presents countermeasures to contain, clean up, and mitigate
the effects of any oil spills at this site.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689229 .anchor}**1. SWIMS**

A spill containment and cleanup activity will never take precedence over
the safety of personnel. No countermeasures will be undertaken until
conditions are safe for workers. The [SWIMS]{.underline} procedure
should be implemented as countermeasures:

**S** - Stop the leak and eliminate ignition sources.

> a\. Attempt to seal or some how stop leak if it can be done safely.
>
> b\. Attempt to divert flow away from any drainage ditch, storm sewer
> or sanitary sewer with a spill barrier or the contents of spill kit.
> The spill kit is located in the Generator Building.
>
> c\. Eliminate all ignition sources in the immediate area.

**W** - Warn others.

a\. Yell out "SPILL". Inform the person in-charge at your facility.

> b\. Account for all personnel and ensure their safety.
>
> c\. Notify contacts and emergency response contractor as described in
> the following section for assistance in control and cleanup.

**I** - Isolate the area.

> a\. Rope off the area
>
> **M** - Minimize your exposure to the spilled material by use of
> appropriate clothing and protective equipment. If possible, remain
> upwind of the spilled material.

**S** - Standby to assist the emergency response contractor.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689230 .anchor}B. SPILL REPORTING

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, the frequency and history of spills and
the potential impacts which the spill may have on people, property, or
the environment.

A spill report form that requests the information to be reported to all
agencies in writing (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) Mountain Regional Compliance Officer (see next
section).

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689231 .anchor}**1. General Notification
Procedures for All Spills**

-   First, call 911 (or the local emergency agency) if there is an
    immediate emergency.

-   Next, notify the appropriate persons within the NWS and NOAA:

    -   **Terry Brisbin, Regional Env/Safety Coord. 817-978-2644 x139**

    -   **Mark George, RECO for the Mountain Region 303-497-3064**

    -   **Mike Jacob, NWS Env. Compl. Officer 301-713-1838 x165**

    -   **Olga Kebis, NWS Safety Officer 301-713-1838 x173**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689232 .anchor}**2. Federal Notifications**

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

> Violates applicable water quality standards.
>
> *Or*
>
> Causes a film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the
> water or adjoining shorelines or cause 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:

> **The National Response Center** **800-424-8802**
>
> **EPA Region 6 866-372-7745**

Additionally, under the SPCC regulations under 40 CFR 112.4(a), if
either of the two spill criteria (listed below) occurs, a report must be
submitted to the EPA Regional Administrator within 60 days:

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

-   Two spill events that cause discharge of more than 42 gallons in
    each event, within any 12 month period.

Please refer to 40 CFR 112.4(a) for instructions on the required
contents of the report and proper reporting procedures.

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.]{.underline}

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689233 .anchor}**3. State Notifications**

The EPA has delegated regulatory authority to the state of Texas to
oversee releases from regulated storage tanks within the state. The
statute creating and governing the Texas PST Program is the Texas Water
Code, Chapter 26, Subchapter I. The regulations governing the program
are included in [[30 Texas Administrative
Code §334]{.underline}](http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=30&pt=1&ch=334).

Responsible Party Remediation (RPR) is the section of the Texas
Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Petroleum Storage Tank
Program that handles leaking petroleum storage tanks (LPSTs). The RPR
mission is to oversee the cleanup of spills from regulated storage tanks
by recording and evaluating all reported incidents of releases of
petroleum and other hazardous substances from underground and
above-ground storage tanks. Under [30 Texas Administrative
Code §334](http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=30&pt=1&ch=334),
Subchapter D -- Release Reporting and Corrective Action, the following
rule applies:

> *(a) ...Owners and operators of aboveground storage tanks (AST)\...
> must contain and immediately clean up a spill or overfill, report the
> spill or overfill to the agency (TCEQ) within 24 hours, and begin
> corrective action in accordance with **§§334.76-334.81** of this title
> (relating to Initial Response to Releases; Initial Abatement Measures
> and Site Check; Site Assessment; Removal of Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids;
> Investigation for Soil and Groundwater Cleanup; and Corrective Action
> Plan) in the following cases:*
>
> *(1) ...any spill or overfill of petroleum product from an AST that
> results in a release to the environment that **exceeds 25 gallons**,
> or that **causes a sheen on nearby surface water**...*
>
> *(b) ...Owners and operators must contain and immediately clean up a
> spill or overfill of any petroleum product from an AST that is less
> than 25 gallons*.

In the event of a spill or overfill exceeding 25 gallons, WFO
Brownsville is required to notify the TCEQ within 24 hours. Notification
may be made by:

-   **Phone    512-239-2200**

-   **Fax        512-239-2216, or**

-   **E-mail  
    [[pstrpr@tceq.state.tx.us]{.underline}](mailto:pstrpr@tceq.state.tx.us).**

Emergency situations should be reported to:

-   **TCEQ State-Lead Emergency Response Project Manager** at
    **512-239-2120,** or at **pager number 512-606-9197** after normal
    business hours or on weekends.

If needed, additional state assistance can be obtained from the State
Patrol Division under the TX Department of Public Safety.

-   **Texas State Police, Brownsville 956-983-1800**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689234 .anchor}**4. Local Contacts and
Notifications:**

-   **City of Brownsville Fire Dept. 911 or 956-544-1868**

-   **Rio Grande Valley Emerg. Planning Div. 956-423-7807**

-   **Mr. Lee Thompson (if can't reach above) 956-421-4911**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689235 .anchor}**5. Cleanup Contractor
Notification**

The following cleanup and environmental consulting contractors have been
identified in the Brownsville area that would be able to assist WFO
Brownsville in the event of a spill emergency:

> **Mo-Vac Environmental, Inc**
>
> **ATTN: Arnold Rerez**
>
> **PO Box 4078**
>
> **McAllen, Texas 78502**
>
> **956-682-6381**
>
> **800-299-7745**
>
> **Environmental Risk Management**
>
> **PO Box 3213**
>
> **McAllen, Texas 78502**
>
> **956-686-9582**
>
> **Boots & Coots**
>
> **San Antonio, Texas**
>
> **210-928-8400 (8500)**
>
> **800-421-4911**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689236 .anchor}PART IV - RECOMMENDED
IMPROVEMENTS

In accordance with 40 CFR 112.7, this section presents physical upgrades
or procedural changes that are not yet fully operational but are called
for in the plan.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689237 .anchor}A. PHYSICAL UPGRADES

The ASTs, piping system, alarm system, and spill response equipment
satisfy all current Federal and State of Texas requirements and are in
good operating condition. However, the following changes and upgrades
are recommended:

-   Provide secondary containment for the refueling truck when
    practicable. Until that time, employ best management practices (see
    below). There are a number of secondary containment options
    available to the agency. There are several types of temporary
    drive-on berm systems commercially available. Another simple option
    might include installing asphalt berms at the fueling site with
    properly engineered, and controllable, drainage systems. Obviously,
    any engineered system would require the approval of a licensed
    engineer.

> *Note: Currently industry has requested that EPA redefine the term
> 'loading/unloading rack' (§112.7 (h)). It is possible that a change in
> this definition could exempt a facility from providing secondary
> containment for fuel trucks during fuel delivery for on-site
> consumption.*

-   Install secure fencing around WFO AST when practicable. Until such
    time, continue to employ good security practices such as maintain
    lighting and security cameras.

-   The catch basin for the day tank did not have a level indicator or
    an alarm. Nor was there one for the day tank. In accordance with
    40CFR §112.8(c).8 installing such a system for the day tank and/or
    the catch basin is recommended.

-   It is not clear as to the purpose of the PVC sheathing on the black
    pipe leading from the WFO AST into the generator building. The PVC
    sheathing is problematic in that it does not allow for routine
    inspections, and more than likely provides an environment around the
    black pipe that promotes corrosion. If the sheathing was meant as
    secondary containment, then it should be removed and a more
    appropriate form of secondary containment installed, such as a lined
    catch basin. If the sheathing was meant as a form of physical
    protection, then the solid PVC piping should be exchanged for a
    sheathing that provides physical protection and allows for visual
    inspection and drainage to reduce the risk of corrosion (e.g. PVC
    drainage piping).

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689238 .anchor}B. PROCEDURAL CHANGES

The following procedures and/or procedural changes are recommended:

-   Owing to the lack of secondary containment for the fuel truck, it is
    strongly recommended that proper procedures be diligently followed
    during refueling operations as prescribed in Part II, A.2 and
    Appendix A of this plan.

-   Perform all inspections as outlined in Part II, A.3 and Appendix B
    of this plan.

-   Establish a training program for all relevant personnel on an annual
    basis and when new personnel report to the facility as prescribed in
    Part II, A.5 and Appendix C of this plan.

-   Conduct spill exercises annually as prescribed in Part II, A.5 and
    Appendix D of this plan.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc92689239 .anchor}**1. Inspections and Preventative
Maintenance**

The inspection checklists found in Appendix B should be followed. The
interstitial monitoring device in the AST is designed to monitor the
integrity of the primary tank. Visual inspections of the outside of the
secondary wall of the AST and the primary wall of the day tank will
serve to signal a potential problem with the tank integrity.

**Table 2.** **Potential Spill Sources and Volumes**

+--------+-----------+---------+--------+----------+------------------+
| **So   | **Event** | **Po    | **Est  | **D      | **Remarks**      |
| urce** |           | tential | imated | irection |                  |
|        |           | Spill   | Rate   | of Spill |                  |
|        |           | Volume  | (g     | Flow**   |                  |
|        |           | (gal    | allons |          |                  |
|        |           | lons)** | per    |          |                  |
|        |           |         | min    |          |                  |
|        |           |         | ute)** |          |                  |
+--------+-----------+---------+--------+----------+------------------+
| WFO    | Ov        | 0 to    | 80^b^  | Into the | Spills of this   |
| AST    | erfilling | 40^a^   |        | sur      | nature would     |
| and    | or a      |         |        | rounding | largely be       |
| Da     | ruptured  |         |        | grass    | contained on the |
| y-Tank | hose      |         |        | areas.   | paved area       |
|        | during    |         |        | Very     | and/or in the    |
| NOTE:  | fueling.  |         |        | little   | grass around the |
| The    |           |         |        | grade in | tank area.       |
| Steel  |           |         |        | this     |                  |
| AST    |           |         |        | area.    |                  |
| and    |           |         |        |          |                  |
| the    |           |         |        |          |                  |
| Steel  |           |         |        |          |                  |
| Day    |           |         |        |          |                  |
| Tanks  |           |         |        |          |                  |
| are    |           |         |        |          |                  |
| sep    |           |         |        |          |                  |
| arated |           |         |        |          |                  |
| by     |           |         |        |          |                  |
| about  |           |         |        |          |                  |
| 20\'   |           |         |        |          |                  |
| and    |           |         |        |          |                  |
| are    |           |         |        |          |                  |
| in     |           |         |        |          |                  |
| tercon |           |         |        |          |                  |
| nected |           |         |        |          |                  |
| via a  |           |         |        |          |                  |
| fuel   |           |         |        |          |                  |
| tr     |           |         |        |          |                  |
| ansfer |           |         |        |          |                  |
| pump.  |           |         |        |          |                  |
+--------+-----------+---------+--------+----------+------------------+
|        | Failure   | \* 0 to | Va     | Same as  | Can be minimized |
|        | of fuel   | 2000    | riable | above;   | through routine  |
|        | supply    |         | dep    | except   | inspections      |
|        | line to   | \*\* 0  | ending | in the   | especially       |
|        | pump      | to 27   | on the | case of  | during           |
|        |           |         | nature | failure  | operations.      |
|        |           |         | of the | inside   |                  |
|        |           |         | fa     | the      |                  |
|        |           |         | ilure. | g        |                  |
|        |           |         |        | enerator |                  |
|        |           |         |        | room. A  |                  |
|        |           |         |        | spill of |                  |
|        |           |         |        | this     |                  |
|        |           |         |        | nature   |                  |
|        |           |         |        | would go |                  |
|        |           |         |        | onto the |                  |
|        |           |         |        | floor of |                  |
|        |           |         |        | the      |                  |
|        |           |         |        | space    |                  |
|        |           |         |        | and then |                  |
|        |           |         |        | north    |                  |
|        |           |         |        | out the  |                  |
|        |           |         |        | doorway, |                  |
|        |           |         |        | then     |                  |
|        |           |         |        | onto the |                  |
|        |           |         |        | pavement |                  |
|        |           |         |        | and into |                  |
|        |           |         |        | the      |                  |
|        |           |         |        | grass.   |                  |
+--------+-----------+---------+--------+----------+------------------+
|        | S         | \* 0 to | Va     | Same as  | Low probability  |
|        | tructural | 2000    | riable | above.   | event that both  |
|        | Failure   |         | dep    |          | primary and      |
|        |           | \*\* 0  | ending |          | secondary        |
|        |           | to 27   | on the |          | containment      |
|        |           |         | nature |          | would have to    |
|        |           |         | of the |          | fail.            |
|        |           |         | fa     |          |                  |
|        |           |         | ilure. |          |                  |
+--------+-----------+---------+--------+----------+------------------+
|        | Vehicle   | \* 0 to | Va     | Same as  | Low probability. |
|        | Collision | 2000    | riable | above.   | AST is located   |
|        |           |         | dep    |          | near parking lot |
|        |           | \*\* 0  | ending |          | and directly     |
|        |           | to 27   | on the |          | adjacent to      |
|        |           |         | d      |          | paved driveway;  |
|        |           |         | amage. |          | although truck   |
|        |           |         |        |          | would sit in     |
|        |           |         |        |          | plain sight of   |
|        |           |         |        |          | vehicular        |
|        |           |         |        |          | traffic.         |
+--------+-----------+---------+--------+----------+------------------+
|        | Overturn  | \* 0 to | Va     | Same as  | Low probability. |
|        | or        | 2000    | riable | above.   | Brownsville is   |
|        | puncture  |         | dep    |          | in a low-risk    |
|        | in an     | \*\* 0  | ending |          | earthquake zone. |
|        | e         | to 27   | on the |          |                  |
|        | arthquake |         | nature |          |                  |
|        |           |         | of the |          |                  |
|        |           |         | d      |          |                  |
|        |           |         | amage. |          |                  |
+--------+-----------+---------+--------+----------+------------------+
|        | Failure   | 0 to    | Va     | Same as  | Can be minimized |
|        | of the    | 2000    | riable | above.   | through routine  |
|        | pump to   |         | dep    |          | inspections and  |
|        | shut down |         | ending |          | maintenance. A   |
|        | after     |         | on the |          | fuel return line |
|        | filling   |         | nature |          | is installed to  |
|        | the       |         | of the |          | allow fuel to    |
|        | day-tank  |         | fa     |          | return to the    |
|        | or        |         | ilure. |          | AST in the event |
|        | failure   |         |        |          | that the         |
|        | of the    |         |        |          | transfer pump    |
|        | line from |         |        |          | does not shut    |
|        | pump to   |         |        |          | down.            |
|        | day tank. |         |        |          |                  |
+--------+-----------+---------+--------+----------+------------------+
|        | S         | \* 0 to | Var    | Same as  | Can be minimized |
|        | tructural | 2000    | iable, | above.   | through routine  |
|        | Failure   |         | dep    |          | inspections,     |
|        | or        | \*\* 0  | ending |          | maintenance and  |
|        | Vandalism | to 27   | on the |          | by the adherence |
|        |           |         | extent |          | to good security |
|        |           |         | of     |          | practices.       |
|        |           |         | d      |          |                  |
|        |           |         | amage. |          |                  |
+--------+-----------+---------+--------+----------+------------------+

Notes: a Based on a maximum pumping rate of 80 gallons per minute from
the fill truck and a maximum of 30 seconds to turn off the pump.

b Approximate maximum pumping rate of fill truck.

\* Steel, 2000-gallon tank mounted outside on a concrete pad.

> \*\* One rectangular steel day tank mounted in a catch basin under the
> generator

**Table 2. Potential Spill Sources and Volumes (cont.)**

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

  RDA ASTs     Overfilling   0 to 40^a^    80^b^         Into the      Spills of this
  (2), 229.8   or a ruptured                             surrounding   nature would
  gal. each    hose during                               gravel/sand   largely remain in
  for a total  fueling.                                  substrate.    the gravel/sand
  of 459.6                                               Southward     substrate around
  gallons                                                flow into     the tank area. Only
                                                         parking lot   a very large spill
                                                         is likely     (ie rupture in fuel
                                                         with large    truck) would fuel
                                                         spill. Very   likely flow down
                                                         little grade  roadway into the
                                                         outside of    parking lot.
                                                         WFO complex   Spillage would
                                                         however.      remain in the
                                                                       surrounding,
                                                                       low-relief grass
                                                                       areas surrounding
                                                                       parking lot.

               Structural    0-459.6       Variable      Into the      Low probability
               Failure                     depending on  secondary     event that both
                                           the nature of containment   primary and
                                           the failure.  of the        secondary tank
                                                         building.     shells would fail.
                                                                       Can be minimized by
                                                                       routine
                                                                       inspections.

               Earthquake    0-459.6       Variable      Into the      Low probability.
               damage.                     depending on  secondary     Brownsville is in a
                                           the nature of containment   low-risk earthquake
                                           the damage.   of the        zone. However, in
                                                         building.     the event of severe
                                                                       earthquake damage
                                                                       the integrity of
                                                                       the secondary
                                                                       containment could
                                                                       be compromised.

               Structural    0-459.6       Variable,     Into the      Can be minimized
               Failure or                  depending on  secondary     through routine
               Vandalism                   the extent of containment   inspections,
                                           damage.       of the        maintenance and by
                                                         building.     the adherence to
                                                                       good security
                                                                       practices.
  ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------------

Notes: a Based on a maximum pumping rate of 80 gallons per minute from
the fill truck and a maximum of 30 seconds to turn off the pump.

b Approximate maximum pumping rate of fill truck.

**APPENDIX A**

**A-1 TANK ULLAGE AND FUELING LOG**

**A-2 FUEL UNLOADING PROCEDURE CHECKLIST**

**Appendix A-1**

**Tank Ullage and Fueling Log**

**Station Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Tank Capacity: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(gallons)**

  ---------- -------------- ----------- ----------- ------------- ------------- ---------------
  **Date**   **Initials**   **Gauge     **Initial   **Available   **Quantity    **Comments**
                            Reading**   Volume of   Capacity or   Added         
                                        Fuel in     Ullage^b^     (gallons)**   
                                        Tank^a^**   (gallons)**                 

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

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

Notes: a From gauge reading

b Available capacity = tank capacity (900-gallons) -- initial volume of
fuel in tank

**Appendix A-2**

**Fuel Unloading Procedure Checklist**

**Station Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Tank:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**NWS Rep: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Supplier:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

  -------------- ---------- ------------------------------------------------ --------------
  **X**          **Item**   **Description**                                  **Comments**

  **The                                                                      
  following six                                                              
  items must be                                                              
  completed                                                                  
  before fuel                                                                
  unloading**.                                                               

                 1          Ensure the audible high-level alarm system and   
                            automatic shutoff valve are functioning          
                            properly.                                        

                 2          Determine the available capacity (ullage) of the 
                            above ground storage tanks (AST) by converting   
                            the reading on the fuel gauge to gallons (See    
                            Appendix A, Page A-1). This ullage should then   
                            be marked in the fueling log and communicated to 
                            the tank truck unloading contractor.             

                 3          Move spill containment equipment such as booms   
                            or spill barriers into the unloading area.       

                 4          Block the wheels of the tank truck.              

                 5          Place drip pans under all pump hose fittings (if 
                            applicable) after the hose is hooked up to the   
                            AST and before unloading.                        

                 6          Ensure the fill nozzle is in place in the        
                            appropriate AST appurtenance. In this case, the  
                            fill nozzle is placed in the fill pipe connected 
                            to the round spill container.                    

  **The                                                                      
  following two                                                              
  items must be                                                              
  completed                                                                  
  during fuel                                                                
  unloading**.                                                               

                 7          Ensure that the NWS representative and the tank  
                            truck operator remain with the vehicle at all    
                            times during unloading.                          

                 8          Monitor the gauges on the AST and the truck      
                            continuously to ensure the ullage is not         
                            exceeded. If the audible high-level alarm        
                            sounds, stop the unloading of fuel immediately.  

  **The                                                                      
  following six                                                              
  items must be                                                              
  completed                                                                  
  after fuel                                                                 
  unloading**.                                                               

                 9          Record the amount of fuel unloaded in the log    
                            (Appendix 1, page A-1).                          

                 10         Before removing the fill hose from the AST,      
                            ensure that it is drained and that all drain     
                            valves are closed (if applicable).               

                 11         Pour any fuel in the drip pans, tank truck       
                            containment pool, or spill container on the fill 
                            pipe into the AST (if it has the capacity) or    
                            dispose of appropriately (describe how it was    
                            disposed of, if applicable).                     

                 12         Inspect the tank truck before removing the       
                            blocks to ensure the lines have been             
                            disconnected from the AST.                       

                 13         Remove the blocks from the tank truck wheels.    

                 14         Place a copy of this fuel-unloading checklist in 
                            the SPCC Plan folder.                            
  -------------- ---------- ------------------------------------------------ --------------

**[Additional Comments Below:]{.underline}**

**APPENDIX B**

**B-1 MONTHLY INSPECTION CHECKLIST**

**B-2 ANNUAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST**

**Appendix B-1**

**Monthly Inspection Checklist**

  ---------------------------------- --------- ---------------- --------------------------
  **Site Name:**                               **Tank Name or   
                                               Number:**        

  **Date of Inspection:**                      **Inspected      
                                               by:**            

  **Date of Last Inspection:**                 **Signature:**   

  **A. TANKS**                       **YES**   **NO**           **NOTES**

  Are there any oil stains on the                               
  outside of the tank, including the                            
  underside?                                                    

  Is there any oil on the ground,                               
  concrete, or asphalt around the                               
  tank?                                                         

  Are there any visible cracks or                               
  indications of corrosion on the                               
  tank, at fittings, joints, or                                 
  seals? (Such as paint peeling or                              
  rust spots)                                                   

  Are there any raised spots, dents,                            
  or cracks on the tank?                                        

  Does it appear that the foundation                            
  has shifted or settled?                                       

  Is the fuel gauge working                                     
  properly?                                                     

  Are all vents clear so they may                               
  operate properly?                                             

  If rainwater is present in                                    
  secondary containment area, does                              
  sufficient volume remain for spill                            
  control? (if applicable)                                      

  **B. PIPING**                      **YES**   **NO**           **NOTES**

  Is there any oil on the outside of                            
  or under any aboveground piping,                              
  hoses, fittings, or valves?                                   

  Are aboveground piping, hoses,                                
  fittings, or valves in good                                   
  working condition?                                            

  **C. SECURITY/SAFETY/SPILL         **YES**   **NO**           **NOTES**
  COUNTERMEASURES**                                             

  Are lights working properly to                                
  detect a spill at night?                                      

  Are all locks in the "lock"                                   
  position?                                                     

  Are all warning signs properly                                
  posted and readable?                                          

  Are vehicle guard posts in place                              
  and properly secured? (if                                     
  applicable)                                                   

  Are spill kits easily accessible,                             
  protected from the weather, and                               
  complete?                                                     
  ---------------------------------- --------- ---------------- --------------------------

**[Corrective Actions Required (explain below):]{.underline}**

**Appendix B-2**

**Annual Inspection Checklist**

  ---------------------------- --------- ---------------- ----------------------------
  **Site Name:**                         **Tank Name or   
                                         Number:**        

  **Date of Inspection:**                **Inspected      
                                         by:**            

  **Date of Last Inspection:**           **Signature:**   

  **A. MONTHLY CHECKLIST**     **YES**   **NO**           **NOTES**

  Have Monthly Inspection                                 
  checklists been completed?                              

  **B. TANKS**                                            

  Are all alarms and automatic                            
  shutoff devices working                                 
  properly?                                               

  Is interstitial monitor                                 
  functioning properly? (if                               
  applicable)                                             

  **C. OTHER**                                            

                                                          

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

**[Corrective Actions Required (explain below):]{.underline}**

**APPENDIX C**

**C-1 TRAINING OUTLINE**

**C-2 TRAINING RECORD**

**Appendix C-1**

**TRAINING OUTLINE:**

**SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURES**

Training will be provided for facility personnel at the following times:

1\. System startup or whenever new equipment is installed

2\. Within the first week of employment for new personnel

3.  Annually

The training will include complete instruction in the elements of the
facility's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan and will
include the following:

> 1\. Pollution control laws, rules, and regulations including a summary
> of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 112 "Oil Pollution
> Prevention" (see Attachment)

2\. Fuel Storage System

A.  Purpose and application of the following system elements:

-   Tanks

-   Piping

-   Pumps

-   Accessory equipment

-   Electronic monitors

B. Operation, maintenance, and inspection of system elements

3\. Spill Prevention

A. Potential spill sources

B. Spill flow direction and impact on navigable waters

C. Procedures to prevent spills, especially during fuel unloading

4\. Spill Control

A. Secondary containment

B. Safety valves

C. Pump and equipment shutoff switches

D. Use of catch basin inlet covers or other diversionary devices

5\. Spill Countermeasures

A. Location and use of emergency phone numbers

B. Location and use of fire extinguishers

C. Location and use of spill cleanup kit

D. Implementing SWIMS procedure

**Appendix C-2**

**TRAINING RECORD**

***NOTE: SPCC TRAINING IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY***

**Site name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

  ------------ -------------------- -------------------- -------------------
  **Date of    **Employee Trained** **Trainer**          **Remarks**
  Training**                                             

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

                                                         

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

**APPENDIX D**

**D-1 SPILL RESPONSE EXERCISE RECORD**

**D-2 SPILL REPORTING FORM**

**Appendix D-1**

**SPILL RESPONSE EXERCISE RECORD**

***NOTE: A SPILL RESPONSE EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED***

***ANNUALLY AND RECORDED BELOW.***

**Site name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

  ------------ --------------------------------- --------------------------
  **Date of    **Signature of Environmental      **Remarks**
  Exercise**   Focal Point**                     

                                                 

                                                 

                                                 

                                                 

                                                 

                                                 

                                                 

                                                 

                                                 

                                                 

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

**Guidelines for conducting a "SPILL RESPONSE EXERCISE":**

-   Review PART III (SPILL COUNTERMEASURES AND REPORTING) of this plan

-   Review the information required on the "SPILL REPORTING FORM" (Page
    D-2)

-   Verify the telephone numbers shown on the "SPILL REPORTING FORM"
    (Page D-2)

-   Record the Date of the Exercise and the Signature of the
    Environmental Focal Point

**Appendix D-2**

**SPILL REPORTING FORM (Form Dated 02/05)**

+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **1. GENERAL**                |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| Name of Facility:             | Address:        |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| Completed by:                 | Organization:   |                   |
|                               | **National      |                   |
|                               | Weather         |                   |
|                               | Service**       |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| Position:                     | Phone:          |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **2. SPILL INFORMATION**      |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| Date:                         | Time:           |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| Location at Facility:         | Quantity:       |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| Substance Spilled:            | Other:          |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **3. OUTSIDE NOTIFICATIONS**  |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **Agencies**                  | **Recorder at   | **Date and Time** |
|                               | Outside         |                   |
|                               | Agency**        |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| Call **911** (or the local    |                 |                   |
| emergency agency), if there   |                 |                   |
| is an immediate emergency.    |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **NWS/NOAA:**                 |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **Mike Jacob, (301) 713-1838  |                 |                   |
| ext. 165**                    |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **Olga Kebis, (301) 713-1838  |                 |                   |
| ext. 173**                    |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **Terry Brisbin, (817)        |                 |                   |
| 978-2644 x139**               |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **Mark George, (303)          |                 |                   |
| 497-3064**                    |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **EPA National Response       |                 |                   |
| Center, or**                  |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **U.S. Coast Guard: (800)     |                 |                   |
| 424-8802**                    |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **EPA Region 6 (866)          |                 |                   |
| 372-7745**                    |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **[List Additional State and  |                 |                   |
| Local Agencies                |                 |                   |
| below:]{.underline}**         |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **TCEQ, (512) 239-2200**      |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **TCEQ (Emergency), (512)     |                 |                   |
| 239-2120**                    |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **City of Brownsville Fire    |                 |                   |
| Dept. 911 or (956) 544-1868** |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **Rio Grande Valley Emerg.    |                 |                   |
| Planning Div.**               |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **(956) 423-7807**            |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **Mr. Lee Thompson (if can't  |                 |                   |
| reach above)**                |                 |                   |
|                               |                 |                   |
| **(956) 421-4911**            |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **4. INFORMATION ON SOURCE    |                 |                   |
| AND CAUSE:**                  |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **5. DESCRIPTION OF           |                 |                   |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE:**       |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **6. CLEANUP ACTION(S)        |                 |                   |
| TAKEN:**                      |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+
| **7. CORRECTIVE ACTION(S) TO  |                 |                   |
| PREVENT FUTURE SPILLS:**      |                 |                   |
+-------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------+

**[Note:]{.underline}** - All information must be filled in. If
something is unknown, write "unknown."

\- Copies must be sent to the NWS/NOAA personnel listed above.

**APPENDIX E**

**CROSS REFERENCE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL
REGULATIONS, SECTION 112 WITH THIS PLAN**

**Appendix E**

**Cross Reference of the Requirements of**

**40 CFR 112 and this plan**

  ------------------ ---------------------------------- -------------------
  **CFR Citation**   **Item**                           **Plan Location**

  112.1(d)(2)(ii)    Criteria for need of an SPCC Plan  Table 1

  112.4(a)           Reporting of Spills -- Federal     Part III, B
                     Notifications                      

  112.4(c)           Reporting of Spills -- State       Part III, B
                     Notifications                      

  112.5(b)           SPCC Plan review and amendment     Page ii
                     requirements -- 5 year max.        

  112.5(c)           PE Certification of Technical      Page i
                     Amendments                         

  112.7              SPCC Plan -- full approval by      Page i; Appendix E
                     management                         

  112.7(a)(1)        Discussion of Facility Conformance Part I, B.6

  112.7 (a) (3)      Facility Description and Diagrams  Part I, A and B;
                                                        Appendix K

  112.7 (a) (3) (i)  Type of Oil and Storage Capacity   Part I, B.7; Table
                                                        1

  112.7 (a) (3)(ii)  Discharge Prevention Measures      Part II

  112.7(a)(3)(iii)   Discharge and Drainage Controls    Parts II and III

  112.7 (a)(3)(iv)   Countermeasures for Discovery,     Part III
                     Response and Cleanup               

  112.7 (a)(3) (v)   Methods of Disposal                Part III, B.5

  112.7 (a) (3)(vi)  Contact List and Phone Numbers     Part III, B;
                                                        Appendix D-2

  112.7 (a)(4)       Spill Reporting Form               Appendix D-2

  112.7 (a)(5)       Procedures In Event of Discharge   Part III, A;
                                                        Appendix D-2

  112.7 (b)          Flow Prediction Information        Table 2 and
                                                        Appendix K

  112.7 (c)          Secondary Containment              Part II, A.1 & and
                                                        A.2

  112.7(c)(1)(vii)   Sorbent Materials                  Part III, B.2;
                                                        Appendix G

  112.7(d)           Commitment of Manpower and         Part III, B
                     Equipment                          

  112.7 (e)          Inspections, Tests and Records     Part II, A.2;
                                                        Appendix B

  112.7(f)           Training                           Part II, A.5;
                                                        Appendix C

  112.7 (g)(5)       Lighting                           Part III, A.4

  112.7(j)           State Rules, Regulations and       Part III, B
                     Guidelines                         

  112.8(c)(6)        Container Testing                  Part II, A;
                                                        Appendix B
  ------------------ ---------------------------------- -------------------

**APPENDIX F**

**MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)**

**ELECTRONIC VERSION OF MSDS TO BE INSERTED HERE**

**APPENDIX G**

**SPILL CLEANUP KIT INFORMATION**

Product Data Sheet

**Item Number:** KITR202

**Item Name:** PIG® Spill Kit in a 95-gallon Overpak Salvage Drum - MRO
refill

Absorbency

    •61 gal./each (230.9 L/each)

  ------------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -------- -------- ------------
  **Options                                                                                                                          
  Available**                                                                                                                        

  **Item \#**   **Size**   **Color**   **Misc.      **Amount**   **Length**   **Width**   **Height**   **Depth**   **Int.   **Ext.   **Weight**
                                       Features**                                                                  Dia.**   Dia.**   

  KITR202       ---        ---         ---          1 each       ---          ---         ---          ---         ---      ---      89lbs.\
                                                                                                                                     (40.4kg)
  ------------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -------- -------- ------------

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Description                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| Replacement contents for a container with a variety of absorbents for |
| responding to spills of oils, coolants, solvents, and water.          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Application                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| To be used to replace components used in KIT202 and KIT224            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Features and Benefits**                                             |
|                                                                       |
| -   Prepackaged/Easy to replace the contents of the original 95       |
|     gallon (360 L) spill kit (KIT202)                                 |
|                                                                       |
| -   Variety of absorbents/An assortment of absorbent products to      |
|     handle non-aggressive spills up to 61 gallons (231 L)             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Composition**                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| -   PIG® BLUE Socks: polypropylene and magnesium aluminosilicate      |
|                                                                       |
| -   PIG® Pillows: polypropylene and cellulose fibers                  |
|                                                                       |
| -   PIG® Mats: polypropylene                                          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

  -------------- ------------------------------- -------------------------------
  **Kit                                          
  Components**                                   

  **Qty.**       **Description**                 **Component Refill Item
                                                 Number**

   16             48\" PIG® BLUE Socks           4048

   10             10\' PIG® BLUE Socks           PIG202

   60              PIG® Universal Mat Pads       MAT203

   8               PIG® Pillows                  PIL201

   50              PIG® Wipers                   WIP310

   10              Temporary Disposal Bags and   BAG201-L
                 Ties                            

   1               Emergency Response Guidebook  N/A

   1               Instructions                  N/A

   6               Tamperproof Seals             N/A
  -------------- ------------------------------- -------------------------------

  ---------------------------- ------------------------------------------
  **This product helps you     
  comply with:**               

  **Regulatory Citation**      **Summary**

  40 CFR 112.7(c)(1)(vii)      Spill Prevention Control and
                               Countermeasures (SPCC) plans require
                               facilities that have the potential to
                               pollute waterways to have, \"appropriate
                               containment and / or diversionary
                               structures or equipment to prevent
                               discharge oil from reaching a navigable
                               water course.\"
  ---------------------------- ------------------------------------------

**APPENDIX H**

**PERMITS**

**Permit for the State of Texas is Kept on File at the WFO**

**APPENDIX I**

**PHOTOGRAPHIC LOG AND PHOTOGRAPHS**

**Photographic Log**

  --------- ---------- ------------------------------------------------------
  **Photo   **Date**   **Description**
  \#**                 

  01        9/02/04    WFO and WFO Main Generator Building.

  02        9/02/04    WFO Main Generator.

  03        9/02/04    WFO Generator AST.

  04        9/02/04    WFO Generator and Day Tank.

  05        9/02/04    WFO Generator Day Tank and Catch Basin.

  06        9/02/04    WFO AST Overfill Basin.

  07        9/02/04    WFO AST High Level and Interstitial Alarm.

  08        9/02/04    RDA Generator Building.

  09        9/02/04    RDA Generator and Secondary Containment.

  10        9/02/04    RDA ASTs.

  11        9/02/04    RDA Generator Building Showing Fueling Port and Air
                       Vents.
  --------- ---------- ------------------------------------------------------

![](media/image1.jpeg){width="5.370138888888889in"
height="4.027083333333334in"}

Photo 01. WFO and WFO Main Generator Building.

![](media/image2.jpeg){width="4.9944444444444445in"
height="3.4472222222222224in"}

Photo 02. WFO Main Generator.

![](media/image3.jpeg){width="5.0625in" height="3.797222222222222in"}

Photo 03. WFO Generator AST.

![](media/image4.jpeg){width="4.2875in" height="5.7027777777777775in"}

Photo 04. WFO Generator and Day Tank.

![](media/image5.jpeg){width="5.245138888888889in"
height="3.933333333333333in"}

Photo 05. WFO Generator Day Tank and Catch Basin.

![](media/image6.jpeg){width="4.254861111111111in"
height="3.1909722222222223in"}

Photo 06. WFO AST Overfill Basin.

![](media/image7.jpeg){width="4.496527777777778in"
height="5.995833333333334in"}

Photo 07. WFO AST High Level and Interstitial Alarm.

![](media/image8.jpeg){width="5.1625in" height="5.617361111111111in"}

Photo 08. RDA Generator Building.

![](media/image9.jpeg){width="4.959722222222222in"
height="6.627083333333333in"}

Photo 09. RDA Generator and Secondary Containment.

![](media/image10.jpeg){width="5.1194444444444445in"
height="3.839583333333333in"}

Photo 10. RDA ASTs.

![](media/image11.jpeg){width="5.247916666666667in"
height="6.997222222222222in"}

Photo 11. RDA Generator Building Showing Fueling Port and Air Vents.

**APPENDIX J**

**FIGURE 1 MAP OF AREA**

**FIGURE 2 SITE DRAWING**

**FIGURE 3 WFO AST AND GENERATOR DIAGRAM**

**FIGURE 4 RDA SPACE DIAGRAM**

**ELECTRONIC VERSIONS OF FIGURES TO BE INSERTED HERE**

**ATTACHMENTS**

**ATTACHMENT 1 40 CFR 112**

**ELECTRONIC VERSION OF 40 CFR 112 TO BE INSERTED HERE**