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The following is an itemized list of aboveground petroleum storage act violations that have not been addressed for FARMINGTON CIRCLE K as of March 17, 2017. Open violations from February 16, 2016 inspection Violation #714-Failed to provide each container with a high level monitoring device. The 55 gallon drum of fuel contaminated water was not equipped with a liquid level sensing device. At least one of 0 following devices must be installed in each container: - High liquid level alarm with audible or visual signal -High liquid level pump cutoff device set to stop flow at a predetermined content level - Direct audible or code signal communication between the container gauger and the pumping station - Fast response system, such as digital computer, telepulse, or direct vision gauge. If a direct vision gauge is being used for determining the liquid level of each tank, a person must be present to monitor gauges and the overall filling of the tanks. Immediately install an approved liquid level sensing device in accordance with CFR 112.8 and implement necessary procedures to ensure that the devices are fully functional and in use at all times during tank filling operations, or provide equivalence as allowed by CFR 112.7(a)(2). Violation#715- Failed to regularly test liquid level sensing devices to ensure proper operation. Liquid level sensing devices have not been tested for the four aboveground tanks on site Procedures and frequency of testing for these devices were not addressed in the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan. Liquid level sensing devices must be installed in accordance with CFR 112.8 and shall be regularly tested to ensure proper operation. Immediately conduct all necessary testing of liquid level sensing devices, or provide equivalence as allowed by CFR 112.7(a)(2). Violation#718 -Failed to provide sufficient secondary containment capacity for mobile or portable containers. The black steel 55 gallon drum of fuel contaminated test waters was observed with no secondary containment. Portable oil storage containers must be positioned or located to prevent a discharge and shall be furnished with a secondary means of containment sufficient to contain the capacity of the largest single container with sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation. Immediately provide sufficient secondary containment for this and all other portable containers at this facility, or provide equivalence as allowed by CFR 112.7(a)(2). Violation#719 -Failed to locate mobile or portable containers to prevent discharge. The black steel 55 gallon drum of fuel contaminated test water was not located to prevent a discharge. Portable oil storage containers must be positioned or located to prevent a discharge and shall be furnished with a secondary means of containment sufficient to contain the capacity of the largest single container with sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation. Immediately relocate these and all other portable containers at this facility to prevent a discharge. Violation #724 - Failed to regularly inspect aboveground valves, piping, and appurtenances. No inspection records were found for aboveground valves, piping and appurtenances. All aboveground valves, piping, and appurtenances shall be regularly inspected. Immediately inspect aboveground valves, piping, and appurtenances and ensure inspections are done regularly, or provide equivalence as allowed by CFR 112.7(a). Violation #725 - Failed to conduct integrity and leak test on buried piping any time it is worked on. No integrity test results were found on site for buried piping. Buried piping shall be tested for integrity and leaks at the time of installation, modification, construction, relocation, or replacement. Immediately perform integrity and leak testing of this piping and ensure that piping is tested when required, or provide equivalence as allowed by CFR 112.7(a)(2). Page 3 of 4