Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures

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Goals of Training

• Familiarize employees with written SPCC Plan• Identify oil storage locations and loading

procedures• Identify spill pathways• Discuss spill prevention procedures• Familiarize employees with appropriate spill

response procedures and use of responseequipment

Spill Prevention Control andCountermeasures Rule

• It is the oil pollution prevention regulation promulgated under the authority of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act)

• The rule addresses requirements for Spill Prevention Control andCountermeasures (SPCC) plans

What is the SPCC Plan ?

• SPCC is required by EPA if a facility can “reasonably be expected to discharge harmful amounts of oil into navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines”

What Kinds of Oil are Included?

• Under the SPCC regulations, oil is defined as "oil of any kind or in any form including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil and oily mixtures."

• This also includes non-petroleum oils, animal and vegetable oils.

Why Does UWM Need an SPCC Plan?

Because we meet the following criteria outlined in the regulations:

• We have aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity of more than 1,320 gallons; and

• Oil can be reasonably expected to enter into navigable waters via floor drains and/or directly into storm water catchment basins

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

• Aboveground tanks (Emergency Generators)

• Elevator hydraulic systems• High-Voltage Electric Equipment

(transformers & switches)

• Waste cooking oil drums• Fleet Garage used oil tank• Bulk laboratory solvent drums

Oil storage at UWM includes the following:

Drum Storage Room

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

Elevator Reservoirs

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

Hydraulic Elevator Reservoirs

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

Cooking Grease Recycling Containers

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

Oil-Cooled High Voltage Equipment

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

Emergency Generator Diesel Fuel

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

Cooking Grease Recycling Barrels

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

Emergency Generator Fill Port

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

• Holton generator

Emergency Generator Fuel Tank

Where is Oil Stored on Campus?

Hydraulic Elevator Pit

Overview of Tank

Storage at UWM

Who Must be Informed About theSPCC Plan?

• Any employee involved in oil handling, transfer, storage, spill response or maintenance of oil equipment

SPCC Training Requirements

• Training is provided at least annually toinform personnel involved in oil storage ormaintenance of tanks about proper actions totake in the event of a spill

• Training updates will be conducted whenevera significant change has been made to any oil storage (e.g., new tank installation)

• Training will also be conducted whenever anew employee is assigned to oil handling,maintenance duties or spill response

Potential Spill Pathways

Oil can enter “navigable waters” via:

– Direct spills into combined sewer storm drains

– Spills into a floor or roof drain or other conduit that discharges into the combined sewer

Combined Sewers

• Storm Sewers collect polluted runoff – those flows empty directly into rivers and lakes

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Spill Scenarios: Large Release Potential

• High Probability:– Release from oil

delivery equipment during unloading at fill ports

– Leaking solvent drums

• Low Probability– Complete tank failure– Catastrophic Fuel

Tanker failure during delivery

Spill Scenarios: Small Release Potential

• High probability:– Minor overfill at fill port– Spills during transfer from drums

or containers

• Low probability:– Leaking or failure of piping and

pumps…if proper inspection & maintenance schedule is followed

– Leaking or failure of drums…if proper inspection & maintenance schedule is followed

SPCC Program Goals

1. SPILL PREVENTIONAchieved through installation of required equipment, timely repair of malfunctioning systems, regular inspections, good material handling & fueling practices

2. SPILL CONTROLAchieved through monitoring of leak detectionsystems, proper reporting & ensuringcontainment systems are functional

3. SPILL COUNTERMEASURESAchieved through quick spill response

Spill Prevention – Inspections

• Document monthly inspections with log sheet

• Maintain and repair equipment as needed

• Review monthly inspection logs to follow-up on corrective actions

• Report all small leaks & unusual observations to maintenance supervisors before they become problems

Tank Inspections

All tanks and associated equipment must be inspected MONTHLY for malfunctions, deteriorations or operator errors that could lead to a spill.

Tank Inspections

– They must be conducted by someone familiar with the tank system

– A written record of inspections must be kept on file for 3 years

Other Requirements

Tank Testing• Aboveground Storage Tanks are annually

inspected by an outside vendor for functionality.

Tank Truck Deliveries

• Ensure “notice” to fuel delivery driver is provided with each delivery

Fuel Transfer Checklist Steps included in this checklist should be taken during delivery at all tanks at the facility. This information will be shared with all fuel delivery companies making deliveries to the facility. Date: ______________________________ Location: ______________________ Is the tank operator present during fueling? Yes No Is the tank filling monitored constantly? Yes No Tank level before loading (1) _____________ (inches) ____________ (gallons) Tank level after loading (2) _____________ (inches) ____________ (gallons) Total loaded (3 = 2 – 1) (3) _____________ (inches) ____________ (gallons) Storage tank and related piping inspected? Yes No 5-gallon drip bucket under discharge hose? Yes No (Where needed to prevent spills) Storm drains covered? Yes No Are absorbent materials available? Yes No Are there any leaks or spills? Yes No Wheels chocked? Yes No Acknowledgement of Receipt of Materials: _______________________________ ______________________________ Facility Personnel Signature Printed Name/Date Acknowledgement of Transfer of Materials: _______________________________ ______________________________ Fuel Delivery Driver Signature Printed Name/Date In case of emergency call University Police at x9911 or 414-229-9911

Tank Truck Drivers

• Remain with the vehicle at all times while loading

• Drain lines to the storage tank and close the drain valves before disconnecting

• Ensure appropriatecontainment device is located under connections

Tank truck drivers:

Tank Truck Drivers

• Inspect vehicle before departure to ensure all lines have been disconnected & all drains/vents are closed

• Immediately report any leaks or spills, including quantity, to University Police

Tank truck drivers:

Spill Prevention Control Measures– Containment

– Drums & containers are stored on “spill pallets” or other secondary containment

– Check for indication of oil leaks on floors, spill pallets, dikes, retaining walls & berms

– Report all spills & unusual observations to your supervisor, who will notify University Safety & Assurances

Ensure all Spill Containment structures are in place and operational:

Spill Prevention Control Measures: Secondary Containment

• Secondary containment must be sufficiently impervious to contain oil

• Berms or dikes must have oil holding capacity calculations done and these must be kept on record as long as they are in use

Spill Response – Discovery of Release

• Extinguish any source of ignition

• Cordon off the area• Identify material released• Attempt to stop release at its

source• Reference Material Safety

Data Sheet• Ensure no danger to human

health exists• Initiate spill notification and

reporting procedures

Spill Response – Containment & Follow-up

• Contain the material released into the environment

• Recover or clean up the material spilled

• Clean up the spill area• Decontaminate tools and

equipment• Arrange for proper disposal of

waste materials• Notifications and reports to

outside agencies(SPCC Coordinators)

• Review SPCC Plan to evaluate/improve response

Spill Response Supplies

• Know the location of your oil spill response supplies

• Supplies may include:– Oil dri– Sorbent booms or pads– Spill mats for covering floor

and storm drains– Protective gloves/suits and

safety glasses/goggles– Caution tape for protecting

the spill area– Shovels and drums for

collection of materials

Spill Kit Locations at UWM

Spill Kit

Locations at UWM

Facility Services Spill Kit Locations Auxiliary Services Spill Kit Locations University Safety and Assurances Spill Kit Locations Departmental Spill Kit Locations

Rm. 150

Rm. B38A

Rm. 550

Rm. B05

Rm. 218, 319

- Freight Elevator Room, CB130 - Elevator Control Room, CB01 - Generator Room, EB04 -Loading Dock, CB15

Purin Hall Generator Room, B4

- Chemistry Loading Dock - Kits located in various labs

Union Loading Dock

University Housing Off-Site Spill Kit Locations: - Cambridge Elevator Control Room, L065 - Cambridge Mechanical Room, L096 - Kenilworth Mechanical Room, KNW-180 - Riverview Elevator Control Room, RVW-103 - Riverview Mechanical Room, RVW-106

What is a “Release to the Environment”?

Wisconsin Emergency Management defines a “release to the environment” as follows:

• Any amount of oil that produces a sheen on water and/or threatens navigable waters, including drainage ditches

• One gallon or more of a flammable liquid (such as

gasoline) onto unpaved ground• 5 gallons or more of a combustible liquids (such

as diesel fuel or mineral oil) onto unpaved ground• A discharge of a federally listed substance in

excess of its reportable quantity

Spill Reporting & Documentation

• The SPCC Coordinators will prepare a report for any large spill or spill that impacts public health, safety or the environment. 

• Reports must include: – Date, time and duration of release– Type of incident– Materials involved– Extent of injuries– Assessment of potential hazards– Disposition of recovered materials– SPCC Plan discrepancies– Steps to prevent similar incidents

Closing Out a Spill

• A spill report will be completed by the SPCCCoordinator, reviewed with the affected parties, signed and filed with University Safety & Assurances

• Important:– Discuss what can and should be done to prevent

another occurrence– Was the response quick and effective?  – Should anything be done to enhance the response

system?– Very Important! Re-stock spill kits with replacement

items and additional items if necessary

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