Release Reporting. Lesson #17 - Release Reporting How Do I Know If I Have a Leak in My UST System?

Release Reporting

Lesson #17 - Release Reporting

How Do I Know If I Have a Leak in My UST System?



1. Unusual operating conditions; such as, erratic behavior of the dispensing pump.

Check first to see if it can be repaired.



2. If leak detection monitoring or testing indicates a leak.

Check the monitoring/testing equipment for failures.


Should I report a suspected leak or release?


Investigate!

Conduct tightness testing of the entire UST system.


Investigate!

Conduct tightness testing of the entire UST system.

Check site for additional information on the presence and source of contamination.


Short Term Actions:

1. Take immediate action to stop and contain the release.


Short Term Actions:

2. Report the release to the regulatory authority (Georgia EPD) within 24 hours. However, petroleum spills and overfills of less than 25 gallons do not have to be reported if you immediately contain and clean up these releases.


Short Term Actions:

3. Make sure the release poses no immediate hazard to human health and safety by removing explosive vapors and fire hazards. Your fire department should be able to help or advise you with this task. You must also make sure you handle contaminated soil properly so that it poses no hazard (for example, from vapors or direct contact).


Short Term Actions: 4. Remove petroleum from the UST system to prevent further release into the environment.


Short Term Actions:

5. Find out how far the petroleum has moved and begin to recover the leaked petroleum (such as product floating on the water table). Report your progress and any information you have collected to the regulatory authority no later than 20 days after confirming a release.


Short Term Actions:

6. Investigate to determine if the release has damaged or might damage the environment.

Report to the regulatory authority what you have learned from an investigation of your site according to the schedule established by the regulatory authority.

Submit a report explaining how you plan to clean up the site. Additional site studies may be required.


Long Term Actions:

1. Develop and submit a Corrective Action Plan that shows how you will meet requirements established for your site by the regulatory authority.


Long Term Actions:

2. Make sure you implement the steps approved by the regulatory authority for your site.

Temporary and Permanent Closure Requirements


Temporary Closure• Indefinite as long as certain requirements are met ---


Temporary Closure• Maintain Leak Detection

ATG’s

Secondary

Containment

Inventory Control &

Tank Tightness TestingVapor

Monitorin

g

Groundwater

Monitoring

SIR


Temporary Closure• Maintain Corrosion Protection


Temporary Closure

If the UST remains temporarily closed for more than 3 months, you must leave vent lines open, but cap and secure all other lines, pumps, manways, and ancillary equipment.


Permanent Closure – If your UST does not meet the requirements for corrosion protection and it remains closed for more than 12 months, you must close it permanently.

If you decide to close your UST permanently for any reason, you must do the following:


Permanent Closure – 1. You must notify the regulatory authority 30 days before you close your own tanks.


Permanent Closure –

2. You must determine if contamination from your UST is present in the surrounding environment. If there is contamination, you will have to take the corrective actions described in the lesson on Release and Suspected Release Reporting.



3. You can either remove the UST from the ground or leave it in the ground. In both cases the tank must be emptied and cleaned by removing all liquids, dangerous vapor levels, and accumulated sludge. These potentially very hazardous actions need to be carried out carefully by following standard safety practices.



4. If you leave the UST in the ground, you must also fill it with a harmless, chemically inactive solid, like sand or approved foam or concrete. Your UST Contractor/Consultant can help you decide how best to close your UST so that it meets local requirements for closure.


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Class C Operator Training Requirements


When Should the Class C Operator Be Trained??

Class C OperatorsMust Be Trained Before Assuming Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies


What Does a Class C Operator Need to Know?



A Class C Operator should know what constitutes a spill or release.



A Class C Operator should know where the emergency shutoff switch is and where the breakers are that provide power to the dispensers/pumps.


An Emergency Shut Off Switch

And

A Console Emergency Switch


Emergency Shut-off switch.


Class C Operators should learn where the electrical breakers that control the pumps and dispensers are.



A Class C Operator should know who to call in the event of an emergency.



A Class C Operator should know where any emergency materials are stored, such as absorbent booms and pads, sandbags, spill kits, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc.


Boom being used to block off a drain.


Absorbent Pads being used to clean up a spill at the dispenser.


Spill Container Kits are available to use.



A Class C Operator should know how to block traffic from danger areas to include where pylons and barricades are, etc.


Class C Operators should know what to do when an ATG alarm goes off.


What Are Some Examples of Emergencies?

FireFuel Delivery OverflowingFuel pouring out of carFuel coming out of the groundA hose that gets pulled off the dispenserA vehicle runs into a pump/dispenser.


What Does a Class C Operator Do in Case of an Emergency?

If there is a fire or any threat to the public call 911 first!



If there is a visible release of product, stop the release if at all possible by hitting the emergency shut off switch, pump/dispenser breakers, etc.



If there is a release of product, contain the release so that it doesn’t go down a storm drain or go in the grass or go off the site.



Keep pedestrian and vehicular traffic out of the danger area as much as possible.



Call your supervisor.


An Emergency Response Poster should be posted at the site.


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Release Reporting. Lesson #17 - Release Reporting How Do I Know If I Have a Leak in My UST System?

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