Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance 101

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1 Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance 101 Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Department of Environmental Resources Management Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance Section

Environmental Resources Management Petroleum

2 A Specialized Industry

3 Prevention versus Cleanup

4 Overview Basic requirements Providing documentation Maintaining your storage tank Reporting requirements

5 Basic Requirements Petroleum storage tank systems are required to be in compliance with the State of Florida Administrative Code Chapters (USTs) and (ASTs)

Administrative Code Chapters 62-761 (USTs) and 62-762

6 Documentation DEP registration placard Proof of Financial Responsibility Monthly release detection records Test records Maintenance & repair records Release Detection Response Level

7 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Registration Placard A current registration placard must be on site in a visible location.

8 Proof of Financial Responsibility (FR) Self-insurance documentation OR insurance policy Certification of Financial Responsibility Form 900(3) Declaration page and schedule of tanks Corresponds with current FR policy

Financial Responsibility Form 900(3) Declaration page

9 Monthly Release Detection Records Two years of records Electronic monitoring Visual inspection of system components

10 Release Detection Method 1 Visual Inspections 2 Dike-field Area 3 Spills on impervious surfaces other than secondary containment 4 Spills on pervious surfaces 5 Interstitial Monitoring (tanks & piping) 6 Mechanical Line Leak Detector (MLLD) 7 Electronic Line Leak Detector (PLLD) Continuous Data Analyzer 8 Pressure Line Tightness Test 9 Tank Tightness Test 10 Unusual Operating Conditions

piping) 6 Mechanical Line Leak Detector (MLLD) 7 Electronic Line Leak Detector (PLLD) Continuous

11 Release Detection Method RDRL 1 Visual Inspections Presence of sheen/free product in piping sumps, dispenser liners, or secondary containment 2 Dike-field Area Loss of product >500 gallons inside secondary containment 3 Spills on impervious surfaces other than secondary containment Loss of product >100 gallons 4 Spills on pervious surfaces Loss >25 gallons 5 Interstitial Monitoring (tanks & piping) 6 Mechanical Line Leak Detector (MLLD) 7 Electronic Line Leak Detector (PLLD) Continuous Data Analyzer 8 Pressure Line Tightness Test 0.1 GPH test Failure 9 Tank Tightness Test 0.1 GPH test Failure Probe activation or alarm (annual test of probes required) Device restricts or slows down fuel dispensing to 3.0 GPH (annual test required) 0.2 GPH monthly test Failure, probe activation or alarm, or device restricts or slows down fuel dispensing (annual test of system probes required) 10 Unusual Operating Conditions Erratic behavior with dispensing equipment, sudden loss of product, any unexplained presence of water with or without sheen, or free product in piping or dispenser sumps

piping) 6 Mechanical Line Leak Detector (MLLD) 7 Electronic Line Leak Detector (PLLD) Continuous Data Analyzer 8 Pressure Line Tightness Test 0.1 GPH test Failure 9 Tank Tightness Test 0.

12 Release Detection Method RDRL Response 1 Visual Inspections Presence of sheen/free product in piping sumps, dispenser liners, or secondary containment 2 Dike-field Area Loss of product >500 gallons inside secondary containment 3 Spills on impervious surfaces other than secondary containment Loss of product >100 gallons File INF & Investigate File INF & Investigate File INF & Investigate 4 Spills on pervious surfaces Loss >25 gallons File DRF & Investigate 5 Interstitial Monitoring (tanks & piping) 6 Mechanical Line Leak Detector (MLLD) 7 Electronic Line Leak Detector (PLLD) Continuous Data Analyzer 8 Pressure Line Tightness Test Probe activation or alarm (annual test of probes required) Device restricts or slows down fuel dispensing to 3.0 GPH (annual test required) 0.2 GPH monthly test Failure, probe activation or alarm, or device restricts or slows down fuel dispensing (annual test of system probes required) File INF & Investigate File INF & Investigate File INF & Investigate 0.1 GPH test Failure File INF & Investigate 9 Tank Tightness Test 0.1 GPH test Failure File INF & Investigate 10 Unusual Operating Conditions Erratic behavior with dispensing equipment, sudden loss of product, any unexplained presence of water with or without sheen, or free product in piping or dispenser sumps File INF & Investigate

Spills on pervious surfaces Loss >25 gallons File DRF & Investigate 5 Interstitial Monitoring (tanks & piping) 6 Mechanical Line Leak Detector (MLLD) 7 Electronic Line Leak Detector (PLLD) Continuous

13 Release Detection Response Level In accordance with Rule and Rule , Florida Administrative Code (FAC), the above referenced facility establishes the following Release Detection Response Levels (RDRL): If a release is suspected, an investigation will be conducted to determine whether the situation is the result of a leak or if can be explained otherwise. If within 24 hours our investigation cannot confirm a discharge did not occur, an Incident Notification Form (INF) will be submitted to Palm Beach County Dept of Environmental Resources Management (PBC ERM) , fax Investigation will be conducted and completed within two weeks of the date of discovery of the incident. At the end of this time period, we will submit either a Discharge Report Form (DRF) or a written confirmation and explanation that the release was not a discharge to PBC ERM. Incident and discharge response and reporting will be conducted in accordance with Rule and Rule , F.A.C.

If within 24 hours our investigation cannot confirm a discharge did not occur, an Incident Notification Form (INF) will be submitted to Palm Beach County Dept of Environmental Resources Management

14 Access Keys readily accessible Fill drop tubes, dispenser liners, generator doors, sumps, spill buckets

15 Electronic Monitoring Devices

16 Storage Tank Components Piping Sumps Designed to contain fuel that leaks from primary piping into secondary piping. Check for water intrusion, fuel, secondary piping opening, sensor placement.

17 Storage Tank Components Dispenser Liners Designed to contain fuel lost from piping within the dispenser. Check for water intrusion, presence of fuel, and proper shear valve placement/anchorage.

18 Storage Tank Components Spill Containment and Overfill Protection Spill containment must be maintained clean and dry to allow accurate inspection for cracks or any integrity issues. Overfill protection must be easily seen for ASTs and fully operational for USTs.

accurate inspection for cracks or any integrity issues.

19 Storage Tank Components Underground Pressurized Piping Leak Detectors Will significantly slow down the flow of fuel dispensed when triggered. Annual test required.

20 Storage Tank Components Aboveground Secondary Containment Containment should be clean, dry, and free of any cracks and sealed with an epoxy coating. Drain valves must be kept closed when not in use.

21 Storage Tank Components Aboveground Double Wall If an electronic or mechanical device is used to monitor the secondary tank, an annual operability test is required.

22 Storage Tank Components Anti Siphon Valves An anti siphon valve is required on all aboveground tanks that have piping which runs below the tank level that is not in containment.

23 Petroleum Contact Water Petroleum contact water must be disposed properly - it cannot be discarded on the ground. Keep your manifest as proof that you have properly disposed of it.

24 The Good.. Sump is clean and dry Fill ports are color coded per API Spill bucket is clean and dry AST surface maintained free of rust AST dispensing equipment contained Secondary containment floor sealed with epoxy paint Dispenser liner clean and dry Containment drain locked in closed position

25 Unleaded overflowing dispenser liner 10k tank leaking from unsecured valve Spill bucket full of debris and broken lid The Bad.. Broken seal AST surface rust Submerged sensor Broken valve caused fuel leak AST surface compromised

26 The Ugly Abandon aboveground fuel farm Leaking underground fuel tank February 2005 August 2010 Ethanol Corrosion

Maintenance and Repair 1.Pump out records for water removal in sumps, liners, spill buckets Keep these records! 1 2.Sensors needing replacement 3.

27 Maintenance and Repair 1.Pump out records for water removal in sumps, liners, spill buckets Keep these records! 1 2.Sensors needing replacement 3.Shear valves needing tightening 4.Hoses/nozzles needing replacement 5.Level gauges needing replacement Surface repair of aboveground tanks/containment 4

28 Helpful Items to Have on Hand Product finding paste - use on end of tank stick to check tank for product Visqueen plastic sheeting to provide barrier for possible leaks, drips, spills. Absorbent powder (kitty litter) Absorbent pads (will only absorb fuel)

29 Last But Not Least.. All personnel should know the where the emergency shut off is located Tank vents should be checked frequently for nests/debris blocking the air flow and remain clear of vegetation

30 Online Resources This Presentation PBC Environmental Resources Management FL Department of Environmental Protection US Environmental Protection Agency Incident Notification Form Discharge Reporting Form Financial Responsibility Registration

when trouble is around the corner so that you can take the appropriate

31 Conclusion Know your system-all of it! Your storage tank system has important components which will let you know when trouble is around the corner so that you can take the appropriate response. It all means something so pay attention. If in doubt, find out- call your inspector they are there to help you!

36 Monthly Release Detection Inspection Report

37 Monthly Release Detection Inspection Report

38 Monthly Release Detection Inspection Report

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