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"wow Brittle Metal Thickness Testing <br /> Food Express, Inc. <br /> Metal thickness testing and evaluation was performed on November 3, 2014, as per <br /> Steel Tank Institutes guidelines and the requirements of the SPCC Plan Section <br /> 112.8(c)(6). <br /> § 112.8 Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan requirements for <br /> onshore facilities (excluding production facilities). <br /> (c) Bulk storage containers. <br /> (6) Test each aboveground container for integrity on a regular schedule, and whenever <br /> you make material repairs. The frequency of and type of testing must take into account <br /> container size and design (such as floating roof, skid mounted, elevated, or partially <br /> buried). You must combine visual inspection with another testing technique such as <br /> hydrostatic testing, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, acoustic emissions testing, <br /> or another system of nondestructive shell testing. You must keep comparison records <br /> and you must also inspect the container's supports and foundations. In addition, you <br /> must frequently inspect the outside of the container for signs of deterioration, <br /> discharges, or accumulation of oil inside diked areas. Records of inspections and tests <br /> kept under usual and customary business practices will suffice for purposes of this <br /> paragraph. <br /> Metal thickness testing was performed utilizing a certified Danatronics Digital <br /> Ultrasonic thickness gauge model number EHC-09DL-CW. Calibration of the testing <br /> unit was performed on November 3, 2014. <br /> Testing consisted of A point measurements per square foot. The #2 Diesel <br /> aboveground steel fuel storage tank was evaluated from the lower portion of the <br /> tank to at or just below the midline. All report readings are the average thickness <br /> readings per square foot. No defects were observed and the oil product tank is <br /> reported to be in compliance with CFR 112.8(c)(6) requirements. <br /> Testing frequency is recommended to be on a two year cycle. <br /> Gary Reeves, <br /> Certified Steel Tank Institute Level 1 <br /> & Level 2 Tank and System Inspector. <br /> SP001 # 11111 <br /> NDT-UT # 0001 <br />