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earthquake anchor bolts are properly placed for maximum restraint in a seismic event, show no signs of any corrosion, or of steel fatigue. The earthquake anchors are 10 inch length, anchored into the concrete pad by 1-inch diameter anchors and which are adequate to secure the support system. The anchor bolts indicate no evidence of any corrosion which would affect their ability to properly anchor. The legs on each of the tanks allow for the system to be raised at least 5 inches and allows for easy and adequate inspection beneath the tanks. Shells!Heads: The Modern Welding Fireguard (tanks A and B) have some minor nicks and flakes of paint along with very slight corrosion on the exterior shells of the tanks. There is no evidence of 1131fracturing or impact incidents, nor areas of corrosion wherein the steel has been substantially or even moderately impacted. As a result of the small amount of corrosion, and the ages of the tanks, it was determined that it would be appropriate to take steel thickness readings and measurements at multiple locations of each tank. As such, there were 20 steel thickness readings taken on each side of each tank, and 10 steel thickness readings taken on each end of each tank. The results of the tanks were very similar. "Tank A averaged 8.50 mm thickness, on the sides which translates to .328 in. steel thickness average for that tank, and averaged 8.75mm thickness on the heads (ends), which translates to 344in. steel thickness average for the ends. UL 142 minimum steel thickness for this large of a tank is .240inch minimum under the standard. Tank B averaged 8.50 two thickness, on the sides which translates to .328 in. steel thickness average for that tank, and averaged 8.70mm thickness on the ends, which translates to .343 in. steel thickness average for the ends. UL 142 minimum steel thickness for this large of a tank is .240 in, minimum under the standard. Given the minimal level of corrosion for these two tanks, the difference in steel thickness can be attributed to a difference in steel thickness for the steel used at the time and for the manufacture of these tanks. Upon close inspection and tests, the issues relating to the shells do not, in any way, affect the secondary containment, but it is recommended that if there were to be some observable issues, such as more aggressive corrosion, , .1 7" shell fractures, or weld breaks, that when discovered, the condition is to be monitored and quickly assessed to determine if there is a need for repair, or for a formal - -- " - inspection of the interior of the primary tank. if any of the observable issues were to lead to structural cracks, that those cracks be repaired, sealed and the tank be repainted. As of the date