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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 June12, 2018. Open violations from March 18, 2015 inspection Violation#605 -Plan failed to address facility layout, operations discharge prevention methods and containers. The storage capacity of the existing ASTs is inaccurate, the plan lists AST storage capacities as15,000 gallons and not the existing 20,000 gallons. The following shall be addressed in the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan: -type of oil in each fixed container and it's storage capacity. For mobile or potable containers, the type of oil and storage capacity for each container or an estimate of the potential number of mobile or portable containers, the types of oil, and anticipated storage capacities -discharge prevention measures including procedures for routine handling of products -discharge or drainage controls such as secondary containment, equipment, and procedures for the control of a discharge -countermeasures for discharge discovery, response, and cleanup - methods of disposal of recovered materials -contact list and phone numbers for the facility response coordinator, National Response Center, cleanup contractors, and all appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies. Immediately amend the SPCC Plan to include all required information. Violation#611 -Plan failed to include a description of potential equipment failure or provide equivalence. Potential equipment failure and the resulting spill for existing ASTs was not addressed in the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan. The SPCC Plan must include a prediction of the direction, rate of flow, and total quantity of oil which could be discharged from the facility as a result of major equipment failure. Immediately amend the SPCC Plan to include this information and submit a copy of the revision to the EHD, or provide equivalence as allowed by 40 CFR 112.7(a)(2). Violation#612 -Failed to provide secondary containment, diversionary structures, or equipment to prevent discharge. A large crack was noted in the secondary containment wall that surrounds the four existing ASTs. No discussion of the adequacy of the secondary containment was provided in the SPCC plan. A facility shall provide appropriate containment and/or diversionary structures or equipment to prevent a discharge. The entire containment system, including walls and floor, must be capable of containing oil and must be constructed so that any discharge from a primary containment system will not escape the containment system before cleanup occurs. Immediately provide adequate secondary containment for all aboveground petroleum storage containers larger than 55 gallons. Violation #618 -Failed to conduct inspections or maintain records for 3 years. No inspection or test records were available onsite. Inspections and tests must be conducted in accordance with the written procedures developed in the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan. Records of these inspections and tests must be signed by the appropriate supervisor or inspector and kept on site with the SPCC Plan for a period of three years. Immediately locate a copy of all inspection and testing records for the last three years, maintain them on site, and submit copies to the EHD. Violation#619 -Failed to train personnel on discharge prevention. Oil handling personnel had no apparent training. At a minimum, oil handling personnel shall be trained in the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges; discharge procedure protocols; applicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulations; general facility operations; and the contents of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan. Immediately provide this training to all oil handling personnel and submit a copy of the training log to the EHD. Violation#620 -Failed to designate a person accountable for discharge prevention. This facility does not have a designated person for discharge prevention. The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan shall designate a person at the facility who is accountable for discharge prevention and who reports to facility management. Immediately designate a person to be accountable for discharge prevention and update the SPCC Plan to include this information. Page 8 of 9