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ENCLOSURE 1: FUEL TRANSFER PROCEDURE

FUEL TRANSFER OPERATIONS: 

1. Smoking is prohibited while loading or unloading the transfer vehicle.

2. The vehicle operator must be present during fuel transfer operations.

3. Prior to initiating transfer, a trained operator shall determine the fuel level in each 

receiving tank and ensure volume of fuel to be delivered does not exceed the fuel storage

tank maximum capacity.

4. Fuel dispensing operations will be accomplished during daylight hours except under

emergency conditions, and will be scheduled in advance whenever possible.

5. The fuel transfer from the tank truck must be overseen by an operator who, prior to

dispensing, will ensure that locked valves and fill caps are unlocked and thatspill

response materials (adsorbent pads, wattles, etc.) are in adequate supply and are readily 

available. 

6. Spill response materials will be present at the site. Contact the Environmental

Management Division when materials have been spent, so that they can be replenished in a 

timely manner.

7. Tank truck brakesshall be set, the wheelsshall be chocked, any necessary electrical 

grounding is in place (if not built-in to fueling connectors), and the vehicle operator shall 

remain with the tank truck during fuel dispensing operations.

8. During hose connection, tank filling, and hose disconnection, employ safe methods and 

precautions to avoid unnecessary dripping and/or releases from hoses and connection 

equipment. Ensure that the fuel storage tank is properly vented prior to connecting the

hose.

9. When transferring fuel to storage tanks, ensure that nearby downstream catch basins and

storm water drain openings are adequately protected by closing the adjacent storm drain 

valve or applying other storm drain protective measures prior to fuel dispensing 

operations to include making any hose connections. The storm drain valve shall not be 

opened, nor other protective measures removed, until the fuel transfer operation is 

complete, all hoses are properly drained and stowed, and any spillage has been contained 

and removed.

10. Prior to filling fuel storage tanks and again before the delivering tank truck departs the

area, the lowermost drain and all outlets of the vehicle must be examined for leakage and

if necessary tightened, adjusted, or replaced to prevent leakage while off-loading or 

while intransit.
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11. Ensure all hoses on the delivering tank truck have been connected and are tight. A drip 

pan will be placed under the vehicle's unloading valve, or an adsorbent boom may be

placed around the tank truck.

12. After fuel dispensing operations are complete, the fuel hoses will be disconnected in a 

manner that allows any excess fuel remaining in the lines to gravity drain into the 

storage tank, or be pumped back into the delivering vehicle tank. Any small dripping

material shall be contained and removed.

13. The operator shall visually inspect the immediate area for any signs of possible releases.

14. If fuel spillage occurs during fuel dispensing operations, stop refueling operations 

immediately and follow DSCC Emergency Response and Spill reporting procedures

contained in the DSCC Spill Response Policy. 

MOBILE FUEL DELIVERY VEHICLE: 

1. All fuel dispensing operations will be performed following the procedures in thispolicy.

2. When filling the mobile fuel tank, do not fill with more fuel than is required.

3. Upon completion of dispensing operations, ensure all contents of the tank have been 

dispensed so that the fuel delivery vehicle may be stored empty.

4. The mobile fuel delivery vehicle shall be parked in an appropriate location. Do not park

the vehicle near catch basins or storm water drains.

5. When transferring fuel into emergency power generator tanks, all catch basins and/or 

storm water drain openings in the immediate area will be covered with a protective mat, 

protected with an adsorbent boom, or other suitable storm drain protective measures 

prior to fuel dispensing operations to include making any hose connections. Protective 

covers shall not be removed until the fuel dispensing operation is complete, all hoses are 

properly drained and stowed, and any spillage has been contained and removed.

6. When parking the mobile fuel delivery vehicle, the brakes shall be set and the wheels

chocked.