above ground and within the Rust or corrosion. secondary containment structure. Accumulation of trash or weeds. Consider elevating horizontal tanks Proper labeling and signage. to ease inspection for leaks. Condition of valves, fittings and hoses. Install automatic shutoff valves on Collected precipitation. electrically operated dispensers. Provide instructions for testing all accumulated rain water for contamination VI. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS before removal from the containment Prepare plans and specifications for on-farm structure. Typical contamination testing may secondary containment facility that describe involve on-site analysis of rainwater the requirements for applying the practice to including a visual observation to determine a achieve its intended purpose. As a discoloration or sheen on water surface or minimum, provide the following in the plans the presence of an odor of petroleum and specifications: products in the water. Plan view of system layout. Perform maintenance as needed. Keep records of inspection and repair. Structural and material details of all components including drawings and REFERENCES specifications American Petroleum Institute (API), . Standard the API Locations, sizes, and type of pipelines 1637, “Using System to Mark Equipment and and appurtenances. Vehicles for Product Identification at Requirements for foundation preparation Gasoline Dispensing Facilities and and treatment. Distribution Terminals.” Underwriters Laboratories, Standard No. Safety features, fencing, and signage. for Steel Aboveground 142, “Standard Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Location of utilities and notification Liquids.” requirements. Environmental Protection Agency, The Spill VII. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. Prepare an operation and maintenance plan that is specific to the components used on the site. Provide instructions for operating and maintaining components to ensure proper function. Maintain a list of all the storage tank capacities and products the tanks contain for each secondary containment facility. Provide for inspection of storage tanks regularly according to the schedule outlined in the facility SPCC plan. As a minimum, tanks should be inspected monthly and repairs conducted promptly for: Leaks.
above ground and within the secondary containment structure. Consider elevating horizontal tanks to ease inspection for leaks. Install automatic shutoff valves on electrically operated dispensers. VI. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Prepare plans and specifications for on-farm secondary containment facility that describe the requirements for applying the practice to achieve its intended purpose. As a minimum, provide the following in the plans and specifications: Plan view of system layout. Structural and material details of all components including drawings and specifications . Locations, sizes, and type of pipelines and appurtenances. Requirements for foundation preparation and treatment. Safety features, fencing, and signage. Location of utilities and notification requirements. VII. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Prepare an operation and maintenance plan that is specific to the components used on the site. Provide instructions for operating and maintaining components to ensure proper function. Maintain a list of all the storage tank capacities and products the tanks contain for each secondary containment facility. Provide for inspection of storage tanks regularly according to the schedule outlined in the facility SPCC plan. As a minimum, tanks should be inspected monthly and repairs conducted promptly for: Leaks. Rust or corrosion. Accumulation of trash or weeds. Proper labeling and signage. Condition of valves, fittings and hoses. Collected precipitation. Provide instructions for testing all accumulated rain water for contamination before removal from the containment structure. Typical contamination testing may involve on-site analysis of rainwater including a visual observation to determine a discoloration or sheen on water surface or the presence of an odor of petroleum products in the water. Perform maintenance as needed. Keep records of inspection and repair. REFERENCES American Petroleum Institute (API), Standard 1637, “Using the API System to Mark Equipment and Vehicles for Product Identification at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities and Distribution Terminals.” Underwriters Laboratories, Standard No. 142, “Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.” Environmental Protection Agency, The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule.