June 2011 SPCC Training Presented by: George S. Gamble, PE 770-852-7477.

June 2011

SPCC Training Presented by:George S. Gamble, PE

770-852-7477

SPCC – What is it?

• SPCC stands for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures.

• The regulations are in 40CFR112.• 40 – Federal Number for EPA• CFR – Code of Federal Regulations• 112 – The Part for SPCC

• EPA adopted these regulations in 1974 and it requires a SPCC Plan for facilities that store over 1,320 gallons of fuel or oil.

• These regulations are basically focused on tank requirements, but tie closely with storm water regulations.

Who needs this training?

• All line personnel.

• Any one that handles fuel at your facility.

• Anyone that has potential to create a spill.

• You can use the on-line version of this training to train additional personnel.

What’s the latest on refueler trucks?

• EPA issued a new refueler rule in Dec. 06

• Allows exemption of “sized” requirement for refueler parking areas

• Refuelers still must have some form of general containment

• Extended compliance for modifying existing SPCC Plans to November 2011

What’s the difference between a sized area and general containment?

• Old rules required containment of at least the largest truck plus freeboard for precipitation

• New rule – can use curbs, speed bumps, oil-water separators, absorbent materials, etc., but does not have to contain any specific amount

Sized areaGeneral Containment -Curbed Area w/ Absorbent Boom

December 2009 Rules

• EPA issued several revisions to the SPCC rule in Dec. 2009

• These included a streamlined approach for smaller facilities, additional flexibility to engineers preparing plans, and new definitions for “facility” and “loading/unloading racks”

• The compliance date for incorporating previous revisions and modifying existing SPCC Plans has been set for November 2011

SPCC Plan

• Where is the SPCC Plan for your facility? Read it and know where to locate it.

• Be sure to keep up with required inspections and training.

Fuel Spills - Definition

What kind of spills are we talking about? We deal mostly with fuel so we’re focusing on that, but under this plan, spills include:

• Any Petroleum-based Solvents• Fuel

– Aircraft (JET A & AVGAS)– Gasoline– Heating– Diesel

• Waste Oil• Kerosene• Hydraulic Oil and Lubricants

Fuel Spills - Sources

The most common causes of spills are:• Structural tank failure (all of ours are Above-ground

Storage Tanks or AST)• Hose failure or leaks• Equipment failure• Valve failure• Tank overflow• Vehicle accidents• Deficiencies in spill control equipment• Improper operation and maintenance of equipment

and structures

Fuel Spills – Contacts

• All contact information and phone numbers can be found in the facility’s SPCC Plan.

• Make sure you know who is the appropriate person that will report spills to the regulatory authorities and the Fire Department.

Fuel Spills - Prevention

• Your ultimate goal is to PREVENT spills.

• Keep equipment in good working order.

• All fuel transfer activities must be manned and monitored by appropriate personnel.

• Continually check valves, hoses, joints, filter vessels, and other connections for leaks.

• Stay focused on the operation at hand. Distractions can cause incidents.

Fuel Spills - Prevention

• Be sure fire extinguishers are in good working order.

• Pressure gauges should read in the green area and have inspections tags and safety wire on the pin.

• If it is on wheels, check tire inflation.

Fuel Spills - Prevention• Keep the spill kits

stocked, in good condition AND know where they are located. You’ll have to find them fast.

• Make sure they are unlocked and easily accessible.

Fuel Spills - Prevention

• Keep the Fuel Farm well lit and keep all components (including the fuel cabinet) clean, neat, and in good repair.

Fuel Spills - Prevention

• There should be no fuel leaks anywhere.

• If there are, clean up immediately and notify your supervisor.

Fuel Spills - Prevention

• Make sure labels and stickers are in place and not faded.

• If problems are observed, report them to your supervisor.

Fuel Spills - Prevention

• Be sure all valves are in good repair and not leaking.

• Make sure the valves are in the proper position.

Fuel Spills - Prevention

• Containment area valves should be closed except when draining.

• Before draining, inspect for oil sheen on surface of water.

• A sheen can be removed using an oil absorbent pad.

• Document each draining on the daily checklist.

Fuel Spills - Prevention

• Properly prepare for fuel receipts.

• Know exactly how much room you have in your tank.

• Know exactly how much fuel you intend to add to the tank.

• Make sure tank containment valve is closed before receiving fuel at the tank farm.

• Make sure spill equipment is ready if needed.

Fuel Spills – What If?

• Knowing what to do will help you to react immediately should a spill occur!

• Familiarize yourself with the SPCC Plan in advance so that you know the procedures.

• Even then, we can all talk about what we should do but can we walk the talk? Can we react appropriately in an actual emergency?

• The following slides will outline step by step the procedures you need to follow in the event of a spill.

Fuel Spills - Contacts

• In the event of a spill of any size, always notify your supervisor as soon as possible. This person will help to evaluate and make the necessary calls to personnel and agencies as outlined in the SPCC PLAN.

Fuel Spills - General

• FIRST - Attempt to stop flow if you can do it without risk or injury.

• Cover drains or create berms with absorbents to prevent flow into the storm drain.

• Activate Emergency Fuel Shut Off if appropriate.• Evaluate whether or not the spill can be handled by

on site personnel. • If appropriate, place fire extinguisher upwind of spill.• Do not start, shut off, or move vehicles.• Remember, always notify your supervisor as soon as

practical.

You can see the importance of staying upwind of the spill. A light wind can easily move the flame.

Fuel Spills – 2 Types• Incidental – a small spill which can be immediately

absorbed and otherwise controlled at the time of release by on-site personnel, and which poses no significant threat to the environment.

• Reportable – is a spill that exceeds 25 gallons or any amount that causes a sheen on the stormwater. A sheen can be floating fuel on the rain water or it can be any amount of fuel that enters the storm drain. These spills often exceed the response capabilities of the on-site personnel and resources.

Fuel Spills – Incidental• Incidental (usually under 10 feet)• If the source can be shut off without risk or injury

and it is determined that the spill can be handled by on-site personnel, then:– Keep spill from entering storm drains using spill kit.– The spill can be cleaned up with absorbent materials and

left to evaporate.– If within 50 FT of an aircraft, post a fire guard upwind of

the spill with adequate fire extinguishing equipment at hand.

– Avoid sparks or sources of ignition within 50 FT until spilled fuel is evaporated or cleaned up.

– Notify your supervisor as soon as possible.– No reporting to regulators is typically required.

This spill was simulated using five gallons of water. Note that technicians are stopping the fluid before it enters the storm drain.

Fuel Spills – Reportable• Reportable (Over 25 gallons or a sheen on

stormwater)• Continuous Flow that cannot be shut off…OR• Determined that spill is beyond capabilities of on-site

personnel.– Hit Emergency Fuel Shut Off if appropriate. Close valve

or stop pump.– Notify your supervisor who will make appropriate

regulatory reports.– Evacuate the passengers and crew if the spill is within 50

FT of an aircraft.– Post a fire guard upwind with fire extinguishing equipment

on hand.– Do not shut off, start or move vehicles until fuel spill has

been made safe or cleaned up.

This spill was simulated using 25 gallons of water. Note the size of the spill and as before, technicians are stopping the fluid before it enters the storm drain.

Fuel Spills• Fuel / Oil soaked

materials used to clean up the spill must be disposed of appropriately.

• Store used materials in the designated container.

• Be sure to restock the spill kits.

Fuel Spills

• Remember, in addition to controlling the spill, your goal is to keep fuel out of the storm drains. Cover drains and create berms with absorbents as soon as possible.

Fuel Spills - Additional Reporting

• A spill is reportable with a simple phone call if 25 gallons are released or any amount is spilled that causes a sheen on the storm water.

• For larger spills, more information is required.• If a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more has

occurred in a single spill event…• OR TWO spill events over 42 gallons each

within a 12 month period…• THEN a written report must be submitted to

the EPA within 60 days – see SPCC Plan for details.

Fuel Spills• Read through the SPCC plan for your facility. • Emergency contact numbers are located in the plan.• The plan also includes site specific spill response

information.

Review of Spills at Your Facility

• The EPA requires that owners and operators conduct a review of all previous spills at a location with the training program.

• The review should include a description of the spill, the cause of the spill and ways to prevent it in the future.

• Your training certificate includes a signature line stating that this has been done.

Summary• SPCC regulations are in place and apply to aviation facilities.

• Following environmental regulations is the law and is also a condition of the lease at the airport.

• Proper environmental control benefits everyone – even our future generations.

• Remember all line personnel and all supervisors must be trained annually for SPCC. Additional personnel can receive this same training by CD from 2G Environmental.