Return to table of contents Controls Containment and diversionary structures and equipment on site to prevent spills from reaching navigable waters include, Drainage from diked storage areas have valves or other positive means to prevent an oil spill. Valves are manual, open and closed design. Storm water from diked areas is inspected before drainage and records are maintained. Catchment basins collect spills that do not occur in diked areas.
Secondary containment is provided for the largest tank with an allowance for precipitation.
Above ground piping will be visually inspected every week Below ground piping will be inspected where the pipe breaks the ground weekly. Corrosion and deterioration of mastic coating will be monitored. Valves, gaskets, flanges will be visually inspected weekly and monitored for leaks or stains Diked areas will be monitored daily. Accumulated water will be inspected for an oily sheen. Areas will be drained, recording date, time and approximate quantity discharged, noting no oily discharge has been released.