Secondary Containment Drainage Procedure. Supersedes: 02/12 (Rev.04) Preparer: Owner: Approver: EHS Specialist EHS Specialist EHS Manager

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1 Secondary Containment Drainage Procedure Procedure No.: PA Page: 1 of 5 Port Arthur, TX. Reviewed: 02/2/16 Effective: 02/02/16 Preparer: Owner: Approver: EHS Specialist EHS Specialist EHS Manager Document Revision Change Table Revision Number Revision Description Revised By Revision Date 01 Changed Header and Footer VB 05/08 02 Complete review and revision of procedure BLA 11/08 03 Changed discharge TOC from <20 mg/l to <55 mg/l CS 1/09 04 Updated procedure per current operations RY 2/12 05 Reviewed and updated procedure per current operations DS 2/16

2 Secondary Containment Drainage Procedure Procedure No.: PA Page: 2 of 5 1. PURPOSE This procedure was written to ensure that secondary containment areas for oil storage units at the Port Arthur Site are kept within safety and environmental (Spill Control and Counter measurements Plan, TCEQ permit and regulations) compliance limits. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1. Secondary Containment System A concrete or other suitable material structure designed to contain potential spills from being released to the environment Secondary Containment Areas A transformer, lube oil tank or other designated oil storage unit is normally located in a diked area. This dike area is referred to as the secondary containment area. Designated Secondary Containment Areas specific to this procedure are listed in the site s SPCC plan Discharge Discharge for Secondary Containment Areas is a release of water from the dike area via suction pump or other suitable means into the storm water drainage system or storm water sumps Z-8102A and B Authorized Discharge Authorized discharges are discharges that comply with the specified limitations in the site s TPDES permit Preliminary Sampling Internal samples are taken inside the retention pond per procedure PA Sample analysis for ph, TOC, and visual readings (oil sheen) are determined utilizing internal laboratory equipment. An authorized discharge can take place if the values are within the specified limitations. If not, then the water must be removed for proper treatment Grab Sample An individual sample that is analyzed within fifteen (15) minutes of collection Routine Samples collected on a daily or weekly basis. Also, includes samples collected for rain event discharges.

3 Procedure No.: PA Page: 3 of 5 3. SCOPE The scope of this procedure is to identify what duties are to be completed for Secondary Containment Areas that will provide for safe operations, TPDES Permit No compliance and SPCC plan requirements. 4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Inspections of Secondary Containment Areas Technicians in the plant areas where Secondary Containment Areas are located will conduct and document inspections of these areas, via Intelitrac or log sheet, according to the inspection requirements in the site s SPCC plan. Areas shall be visually inspected for any visible sheen or contamination prior to drainage. If any visible sheen or contamination is present the containment should be vacuumed out and the water sent for proper treatment Bulk fuel storage containments will be inspected by contractor personnel responsible for the fuel container, per the site s SPCC plan. Bulk fuel containments will not be drained to grade and will be vacuumed out when liquid is present Routine Sampling Procedure for Retention Pond Internal TOC and ph grab samples are collected per procedure PA (Outfall 001 Operational Procedure). Water is discharged through Outfall 001 if established parameters are met. * Any exceedance of the specified limitations is to be reported to the EHS Team member or on-call Environmental person immediately.

4 Procedure No.: PA Page: 4 of 5 4. PROCEDURE cont d 4.3. Documentation and Record Requirements All documentation listed below must be retained for a period of 5 years. This data must be made readily available at the request of the EPA or TCEQ. Documented inspections of containment areas are to be recorded on log sheets established in the site s SPCC plan, see Related Documents Calibration of Equipment Equipment should be calibrated as per manufacturer s recommendations, but no less than once per year ph meters are to be calibrated daily and readings, maintenance, and repairs noted in the Calibration Log (see PA Outfall 001 Operational Procedure). 5. RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1. Port Arthur Leadership Team Has the responsibility for implementing this procedure Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager Provides commitment, support, and resources to the Port Arthur Site for compliance with the regulatory requirements found within this procedure; and signs all reports and associated documents submitted to the regulatory agency Owning Department Ensure employees are trained and knowledgeable of all requirements defined within this procedure; and Must notify the EHS Team Member of any non-compliance issues; and Supervises all sampling activities associated with this procedure; and Maintains all required documentation EHS Team Member Has the responsibility for initiation, updating, re-issuance, administration, interpretation, and training of personnel on this procedure Purchasing Department Issues Purchase Orders and Contracts with outside laboratories.

5 Procedure No.: PA Page: 5 of 5 5. RESPONSIBILITIES cont d 5.6. Port Arthur Site Employees Responsible for identifying deficiencies and correcting activities not in compliance with this procedure. 6. RELATED DOCUMENTS 6.1. BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC, TPDES/NPDES Permit No BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC, Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) 6.3. PA Environmental Release/Incident Reporting 6.4. PA Water Outfall Authorized Discharge Definitions 6.5. PA Outfall 001 Operational Procedures 6.6. Environmental Protection N-R-ENV-001-EN-M

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Kurt Wilson Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality Business & Community Outreach Division Small Business/Small Community Assistance Program LDEQ Water Regulations Spill Prevention and Control (SPC) Authorized