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There is one% hp submersible pump rated at 30 gpm located on the top of the tank. The pump is <br /> equipped with an integral check valve and anti-siphon device. Fuel is pumped through a metering unit <br /> located on the side of the tank,and dispensed through a hose and nozzle. The hose is equipped with a <br /> swivel and breakaway. A siphon breaker has been installed in the dispenser line on top of the tank to <br /> prevent siphoning of fuel if the dispenser line fails. There is a mushroom type emergency shut off switch <br /> and fire extinguisher located approximately 15'east of the tank. <br /> 2.4 Compatibility with stored product <br /> The material stored in the tank is diesel fuel which is fully compatible with Convault tanks constructed <br /> according to UL 142 specifications. <br /> 2.5 Historical Spills <br /> No past spills have been reported by the owner or operator of this facility. No evidence of major <br /> petroleum releases could be found during the site inspections. <br /> 3.0 Spill Prevention Procedures <br /> Tank inspections,site security, inventory control and personnel training are intended to prevent spills <br /> and maintain the facility in a safe operating condition. <br /> 3.1 Tank Inspection <br /> Monthly and annual inspections should be performed to check for leaks in the fuel systems and assess <br /> the general condition of the fuel systems. By keeping the fuel systems in good condition the potential of <br /> spills is reduced. Records of inspections and any associated maintenance shall be kept at the facility for <br /> five years. Inspection forms are included in Appendix C. Items identified during an inspection will be <br /> repaired, replaced or changed as soon as possible. If a leak occurs immediate action will be taken to <br /> stop the leak and complete repairs. <br /> Tank will be inspected for integrity according to industry standards per the manufacturer as included in <br /> Appendix 1. <br /> 3.2 Tank Protection Safety Features <br /> The tank is protected from accidental vehicle damage by the exterior tank and the placement of <br /> concrete bollards. <br /> 3.3 Overfill Protection <br /> The fuel tank fill lines are equipped with a mechanical overfill protection valve. This valve is designed to <br /> positively shutoff fuel being pumped into the tank at approximately 90%of the tank's maximum <br /> capacity.The overfill valve serves to prevent the tank from overfilling and spilling liquid during filling of <br /> the tank. <br /> 3.4 Liquid Level Monitoring/Inventory Control <br /> 8 <br />