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San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department 1868 East Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, California95205-6232 Telephone: (209) 468-3420 Fax: (209) 468-3433 Web:www.siaov.orD/ehd Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Inspection Report Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: GEMCO RIPON TRUCK PLAZA INC 1022 E FRONTAGE RD, RIPON SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS (CLASS 1,CLASS 11,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) Item# Remarks 712 CFR 112.8(c)(6) 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). This is a repeat violation, Class II. 717 CFR 112.8(c)(8)(v) Failed to regularly test liquid level sensing devices to ensure proper operation. Liquid level sensing devices forthe 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). This is a Class II violation. 719 CFR 112.8(c)(10) 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. This is a Class II violation. Overall Inspection Comments: Complete and submit a copy of the Return to Compliance Certification form to the EHD with a statement documenting the corrective actions that have been or will be taken for each violation, and any supporting paperwork, by 4-17-16. Please be aware as of January 1, 2013, all businesses are required to submit all new (or any changes to existing) Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) information online to the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) at http://cers.calepa.ca.gov in addition to any other relevant activities and required fields. No later than January 1, 2014, all APSA data must be entered and or updated in CERS. Page 6 of 7