**SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURES**

**BEST MANAGEMENT PLAN**

**N O A A**

**NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE**

**San Juan Weather Forecast Office**

**4000 Road 190**

**Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979**

Designated Person Responsible for Spill Prevention (DRO):

Printed Name: [Tony Estrada]{.underline}

Signature:

Date:

Telephone: [(787) 253-4586]{.underline}

The Regional Environmental Compliance Officer (RECO) has reviewed the
facility and determined that an SPCC Plan is not required per 40 CFR
112. This Plan is developed strictly as a Best Management Plan. The
determination is based on:

[X]{.underline} The facility does not exceed capacity.

The facility meets capacity requirements but, a discharge will not reach
navigable waterways.

RECO Printed Name: [Mark George]{.underline}

RECO Signature:

Date:

**PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION**

**A.** **GENERAL**

This section of the Best Management Plan provides general information
about the facility.

1.  **Name:**

> San Juan Weather Forecast Office (WFO)

2.  **Date of Initial Operation**:

1996

3.  **Location:**

> Street: 4000 Road 190
>
> City: Carolina
>
> State/Zip Code: Puerto Rico 00979
>
> **4. Name and phone number of owner (Point of Contact)**
>
> Tony Estrada, Environmental Focal Point

\(787\) 253-4586

**5. Facility Contacts**

Terry Brisbin

National Weather Service Southern Region Environmental/Safety
Coordinator

\(817\) 978-7777, Ext. 139

**B. SITE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS**

The San Juan WFO is located in Carolina, Puerto Rico, adjacent to the
San Juan International Airport. Emergency backup power is provided to
the WFO by a 175-kilowatt diesel-powered (electric) generator, typically
needed during weather-related power outages. The generator also is
operated once per week for up to 30 minutes for maintenance purposes.
Approximately 5 gallons per month of fuel are used on average.

The diesel fuel that powers the generator is stored in a 1,000-gallon
above ground storage tank (AST) and 25-gallon day tank. Fuel is pumped
on demand from the AST to the day tank, which feeds the generator. The
emergency generator and a steel day tank are housed in an enclosed brick
building. Both the AST and the generator building rest on a concrete
slab foundation. The AST is constructed of steel and double-walled for
secondary containment and is equipped with a spill container that
surrounds the fill spout.

Drainage from the area of the AST flows to the east towards a storm
sewer inlet approximately 20 feet from the AST and in the area where
tank refueling is conducted. The storm sewer directs flow northward off
the property to an unnamed tributary that flows to unnamed canals. The
unnamed canals flow to the Suarez Canal, which discharges to the
Atlantic Ocean approximately ½ mile north of the site.

The facility should maintain spill kit materials such as absorbent pads
and mats sufficient to prevent a spill from reaching the nearby storm
sewer or a nearby water body, and a disposal container. The facility
currently has absorbent pads and socks that can be used to divert a
small spill and an 85-gallon polyethylene container that can be used for
disposal. Because of the close proximity to the nearby storm sewer
inlet, the facility should consider maintaining rubber matting or
provide other means to cover or seal off the storm sewer inlet during
fueling procedures (for example, equip storm inlet with valve).

**PART II - OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTROL**

**1. Fuel Unloading**

a.  Appendix A includes a Tank Ullage and Fueling Log (Appendix A-1)
    that should be used when fuel is delivered; and

b.  Appendix A also includes a Fuel Unloading Procedure Checklist
    (Appendix A-2) that includes a list of procedures that should be
    implemented when fuel is delivered.

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2.  **Inspections and Records**

> [Inspection and Maintenance of Tanks]{.underline}: The AST and
> generator day tank should be inspected weekly for any oil outside the
> tanks, especially at seams (including the underside). The outside of
> any exposed piping should be inspected weekly, especially at the
> joints such as gasket fittings. Monthly and annual inspections should
> follow the checklists presented in Appendix B.
>
> [Record Keeping]{.underline}: The designated person responsible for
> spill prevention or alternate representative is responsible for
> completing the ullage logs and documenting fuel unloading procedures.
> These records, as well as records of all inspections, should be
> maintained for at least 5 years from the time of inspection.

**PART III - SPILL COUNTERMEASURES AND REPORTING**

A.  **SPILL COUNTERMEASURES**

This section presents countermeasures to contain, clean up, and mitigate
the effects of an oil spill that impacts navigable waters or adjacent
shorelines.

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 as follows:

**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 the drainage ditch 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. Stay upwind.

**S** - Stand by to assist the emergency response contractor, if
necessary.

**B. SPILL REPORTING**

**1. General Notification Procedures for All Spills**

> Within 24 hours, the responsible person or designee (DRO on this plan
> title page) is directly charged with reporting [all]{.underline} oil
> spills that result from facility operations as follows

a.  In the event of an emergency (for example, fire or injury), call
    **9-1-1** (if "9\" is required to obtain an outside telephone line,
    it may be necessary to dial **9-9-1-1**).

b\. Notify the following NWS and NOAA regional and headquarters
personnel.

1.  Mike Jacob, (301) 713-1838 Ext. 165,
    [[JMichael.Jacob@noaa.gov]{.underline}](mailto:jmichael.jacob@noaa.gove,),
    NWS Environmental Compliance Officer

2.  Olga Kebis, (301) 713-1838 Ext. 173,
    [Olga.Kebis@noaa.gov]{.underline}, NWS Safety Officer

3.  Terry Brisbin, (817) 978-7777, Ext. 139,
    [Terry.Brisbin@noaa.gov]{.underline}, NWS Southern Region
    Environmental/Safety Coordinator

4.  Mark George, (303) 497-3064, [Mark.George@noaa.gov]{.underline},
    NOAA Mountain Regional Environmental Compliance Officer

c\. The RECO shall determine if Federal or state notification is
required and follow up accordingly.

**2. Cleanup Contractor Notification**

> An emergency response contractor should also be notified to assist
> with the clean up, if necessary. NWS has identified the following
> contractors that are available for an emergency response or waste
> disposal:
>
> [Contractor]{.underline} [Phone Number]{.underline}
>
> Philips Environmental Services (800) 567-7455

Safety-Kleen (787) 854-1090

**3. Spill Report**

> The form in Appendix C should be used to complete a spill report. This
> form should be sent, preferably by e-mail, to the NOAA representatives
> listed above.

**C. Training**

The designated person responsible for spill prevention and an alternate
should be trained on the fuel unloading procedure and inspection
requirement. Additionally, these persons should be trained in spill
countermeasures. The alternate should be designated in case the primary
person is off site at the time of a spill.

Training should be conducted once annually.