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The following is an itemized list of aboveground petroleum storage act violations that have not been addressed for CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY #1001621 as of May 06, 2017. Open violations from January 14, 2016 inspection Multiple cracks were found in the concrete secondary containment dike along the northern part of the facility north of the fire access road. It appears that some have been attempted on the cracks, but not all the cracks have evidence of repair attempts being conducted. It appears the local wildlife have also been burrowing into the dirt below the concrete secondary containment dike. Settling of the soil at the base of the northern section of secondary containment dike was observed on the facility side of the concrete secondary containment dike. It appears that the integrity of the concrete secondary containment dike is compromised and may no longer be impervious to contain discharged oil. Diked areas must be sufficiently impervious to contain discharged oil. Immediately provide or repair all diked areas to be sufficiently impervious to contain oil. Violation #603 - No facility diagram or didn't show location and contents of containers, transfer stations, and pipes. The facility diagram did not indicate the contents of each fixed storage container. The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan shall include a facility diagram which must mark the location and contents of each fixed storage container and the storage area where mobile or portable containers are located. It must identify the location of and mark as "exempt" underground tanks. It must also include all transfer stations and connecting pipes, including intra -facility gathering lines. Immediately update the facility diagram to include all of the required information. Submit a legible copy of the updated facility diagram to the EHD for review. Violation #612 - Failed to provide secondary containment, diversionary structures, or equipment to prevent discharge. Multiple cracks were found in the concrete secondary containment dike along the northern part of the facility north of the fire access road. It appears that some have been attempted on the cracks, but not all the cracks have evidence of repair attempts being conducted. It appears the local wildlife have also been burrowing into the dirt below the concrete secondary containment dike. Settling of the soil at the base of the northern section of secondary containment dike was observed on the facility side of the concrete secondary containment dike. It appears that the integrity of the concrete secondary containment dike is compromised and may no longer be adequate to prevent a discharge. 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. Copies of inspection and testing records per SOP 101, SOP 102, SOP 126, and the facility Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan were not all found on site. The facility inspection reports for 2015 per SOP 101 and the facility SPCC plan were found on site and reviewed. 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 Mike Mahlke, mechanic and Curtis Aman, plant manager did not have documentation that they were trained on the SPCC Plan within the last twelve months. 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. Page 1 of 2