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The following is an itemized list of aboveground petroleum storage act violations that have not been addressed for GEMCO RIPON TRUCK PLAZA INC as of June 12, 2018. Open violations from March 17, 2016 inspection Violation #710 - Failed to perform tank inspections that take into account size, configuration, and design. No tank testing was discussed in the reviewed SPCC plan and no integrity testing records were available onsite at the time of inspection. Visible seem separation was noted on at least one of the bulk storage tanks (Tank 1). Mr. Johal indicated that their plan is to use all four tanks and that they don't plan on permanently closing any of them at this time. Each aboveground container shall be tested and inspected for integrity on a regular schedule and whenever repairs are made. The qualifications of personnel performing tests and inspections, frequency and type of testing and inspections that take into account container size, configuration, and design shall be determined in accordance with industry standards. Examples of these integrity tests include, but are not limited to: visual inspection, hydrostatic testing, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, acoustic emissions testing, or other systems of non-destructive testing. Comparison records and other records of inspections and tests must be maintained on site. Immediately conduct the necessary testing and submit a copy of the test results to the EHD, 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 for the four existing bulk ASTs have not been tested 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 #717 -Failed to promptly correct visible discharges and/or remove accumulations of oil in diked areas. Oily sheen was noted on standing liquid observed inside the secondary containment for the bulk storage diesel tanks. Also, standing liquid was noted inside the buried piping transition sump and standing liquid and oily sheen was noted inside the following under dispenser containments (5, 6, 8, 9, and 10).Visible discharges which result in a loss of oil from a container, including but not limited to seams, gaskets, piping, pumps, valves, rivets, and bolts, must be promptly corrected. Immediately fix all leaks and oil discharges, and manage according to the California Code of Regulations Title 22 hazardous waste regulations. Submit proof of correction to the EHD. Open violations from March 18, 2015 inspection Violation#102 - Failed to properly close a tank that is considered permanently closed. Tanks 1 and 2 have been disconnected and blanked off and labeled "out of service"with no date of closure. It is unknown at this time if all liquids or sludges have been removed from each of the containers and the connecting lines. Any sludge removed from these tanks should be manged and handled according to all appropriate hazardous waste regulations. Retain copies of all disposal records and provide copies to the EHD for review. When a tank is not in use, they must be permanently closed by meeting the following conditions: - remove all liquid and sludge from each container and connecting line -disconnect and blank off all connecting lines and piping have from the tank -close and lock all valves - post a sign conspicuously stating that it is a permanently closed container and denoting the date of closure. Immediately"Permanently Close"all tanks that are not being used or amend the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan to include all petroleum tanks that have not been permanently closed. Violation #201 - Plan certification by a Professional Engineer(PE) missing or incomplete. The Professional Engineer (PE) certification is incomplete. No certification of the familiarity with the CFR 112 section requirements, no procedure for required inspections and testing, and no plan adequacy for this facility were noted. The PE certification must include all of the aspects in 40 CFR 112.3(d)(1), including attesting that the PE is familiar with 40 CFR Part 112, he or his agent has visited and examined the facility, the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan has been prepared in accordance with good engineering practice, including consideration of applicable industry standards, procedures have been established for required inspections and testing, and the Plan is adequate for the facility. Immediately obtain a complete PE certification for the facility's SPCC Plan. Submit a copy of the completed certification to the EHD. Page 6 of 9