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Colton Fouch Compliance Manager

TMS Services

AST & UST Compliance Training/Inspections

DOT Compliance

A/B Operator Training

Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR)

3rd – Party Liability Insurance

Tank Talks

KDHE Walkthrough Inspection Checklist

Why is this required?

• Site Operators cannot just rely on electronic monitors. You need to physically look at your equipment. You need to test your equipment. Problems can be discovered early and before they become extensive and more expensive!

• Notice changes with your equipment before failure

• Know of potential issues at your site

KDHE Walkthrough Inspection Checklist

How to fill out

• A/B Operator

• Use initials, not checkmarks

• Try to perform the walkthrough around the same time every month (30 days)

Tank Monitor Equipment(Monthly)

• Automatic Tank Gauge - no alarms

• Inventory readings used for SIR

1. Check for alarms and normal operating conditions

• .02 gallon per hour tank test monthly (scan or take pics of printouts)

• If using interstitial monitoring, required on new installs since July 1, 2013 - Liquid status reading

• If equipped with vacuum, record readings monthly

2. Monthly passing test or sensor report from tank monitor

3. Vapor monitoring - only meets requirements for differed systems as of Oct 13, 2021

•Send Inventory control in get monthly report back

4. Inventory Control submitted to SIR vender once every 30 days

Line Monitor Equipment (Monthly)

Piping Transition SumpsUsually used for changing piping material or additions to system. Open and check, if system is newer than July 2013. It should have liquid sensor

Vapor monitoring - only for differed Oct 13, 2021Vapor monitoring - only for differed Oct 13, 2021

Monthly passing tests and/ or sensor reports

ATG - ELLD - Print .02 gallon per hour test

If you have secondary containment (system installed after July 2013), print liquid status for sensors

Checked for alarms and normal operating

conditionsPressure System, ATG, Electronic Line Leak Detector, and Mechanical Leak Detector

Cathodic Protection-Impressed Current(Monthly)

Checked rectifier for normal operation

Record amps/volts hours if present, once every 30 days

*Keep log – used for annual rectifier log for permitting

Record green light indicator if equipped *Not all have the green light

Side note – Impressed current and sac both tested once every 3 years

Spill Basins(Monthly)Tested once every 3 years

Checked for damage and cracks; Remove any liquid or debris

• Clean out - will help keep integrity of bucket for the new 3-year testing requirement

• All fuel - drain into tank (only if spill bucket is clean)

• Mixture - clean and dispose properly

• Sphag Sorb - Environmentally safe industrial absorbent - socks or loose

Spill Basins(Monthly)Tested once every 3 years

Fill cap fits tight and rubber gasket is not torn or missing

• If fill cap moves freely on fill adapter, check gasket on fill cap

Spill Basins(Monthly)Tested once every 3 years

Spill basin cover fits correctly; does not wobble or is not broken

• If SB lid is resting on fill cap - you can replace 4-inch riser in bucket to a shorter or use a low-profile fill cap

• Do not want traffic going over these

Spill Basins(Monthly)Tested once every 3 years

Drop tube is present with no obstructions

• Broken tank sticks to hold overfill valves open

• Shop rags

Manual Tank Gauging(Annual check)

1. Check condition of stick - plastic tip present - numbers readable

2. Correct tank chart being used

3. Stick for water in your tank using paste

Under dispenser with or without containment(annual) recommended monthly

1. Interstitial monitoring sensor in correct position • Double wall piping

• Secondary containment

• Lowest point in containment

2. No liquid or debris; no signs of cracks or holes• Even without containment check for leaks under

dispenser and initial off

• Don’t leave used filters under dispenser

• Check all entry boots

Under dispenser with or without containment(annual) recommended monthly

3. Test boot (if applicable) pulled back, so interstice is not blocked

• Loosen clamp or clamps and slide off of double wall

• Make sure double wall is open into containment

4. Shear valve is anchored and installed correctly• Make sure brackets and U-bolts are tight

• Secure any swing joints that have been made under the dispenser, above the shear valve

5. Flex connectors show no signs of leakage or swelling

Sumps with or without secondary containment(annual)

1. Manhole cover fits correctly

2. Containment sump lid in good condition

• Check for O-ring or Gasket - a lot of times these are missing

• Years of mud around containment opening

3. Interstitial monitoring sensor in correct position

• Lowest point in sump

Sumps with or without secondary containment(annual)

4. No liquid or debris; no signs of crack and holes

• Check entry boots clamps or nut for tightness and that they are not dry rot with cracks or torn

5. Test boot (if applicable) pulled back, so interstice is not blocked

6. Flex connectors no sign of leakage or swelling

• Uncover as much as you can

• Old bent flex connectors are known to produce leaks

Other items to look for

1. Probe caps/adapters/cord grips

2. Steel flex connectors

3. Swing joints under dispenser/dispenser bolted down to concrete or island

4. Staining on fittings

5. Vapor recovery caps/adapters/buckets

6. Fuel smell or vapors in facility

7. Issues with water entering a tank

Probe caps/adapters/cord grips

1. May be in STP sump or under manhole of its own

2. Cord grips known to be loose

Steel Flex Connectors

Swing Joints Under Dispensers

Staining on Fittings

Vapor Recovery Equipment • VR adapters

• Spill bucket (does not have to be tested)

• Under street manhole

• Pressure vacuum vents

Fuel smell or fumes getting into facility?

• Have contractor check seal offs at tanks, dispensers and entering the facility to ensure they are packed and sealed.

• Check where vents are located on building. Mostly issues for traditional vent caps.

Issues with water entering tank?

1. Look for monitoring well and check ground water level within your tank hole. Compare to the top of your tanks. You then can rule a lot out if not above the tank fittings.

2. If spill buckets have drains but always getting water in them from low grade. Plug the drain port.

3. Probe cap cord grips make sure they are tight.

SAFELY perform these walkthroughs

• Safety cones

• Hi vis clothing

• Gloves

• Manhole lid removal

• Hire a third party (still owner’s responsibility)

Reminders

Annually

• Test leak detection equipment (automatic tank gauge system, leak detectors, liquid sensors, tightness test pressure lines).

• Calibrate meters once a year

• Renew third-party liability insurance

• Permit renewal

Every 3 years

• Overfill protection

• Spill buckets

• Secondary containment

• Test cathodic protection

• Test conventional suction lines

What’s is on the Horizon for TMS

• We will be creating a YouTube account.

• This will allow us to provide you all this information presented today and answer other questions that you may have.

• We will add new videos when regulations change, and if any question(s) are being asked and the need is there.

• Website Updates

• Over the next few months, we will be updating our website to be smoother and user friendly for you all.

Colton Fouch Compliance Manager

Contact information:•Office: (785)233-1414•Cell: (641)640-7163•Email: colton@tankmgmt.com•Mailing: PO Box 678, Topeka, KS 66601