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OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURE Transferring of oil to/from a container presents the highest level of interaction between the oil storage containers and facility or contractor personnel. Since there is a higher probability for discharges to occur during oil transfers, the following discharge prevention procedures are utilized: Prior to Transfer • Evaluate contractors retained to transfer oil at this facility for their responsibility for oil discharge prevention and, if necessary, oil discharge response during such transfers; [Best Management Practice] • Ensure a copy of this oil transfer procedure is posted within the oil transfer area. Immediately prior to each oil transfer event, review this procedure with both internal personnel and contractor personnel to ensure each individual understands the procedure and their individual roles; [Best Management Practice] • Secure oil transfer area from passing pedestrian and vehicle traffic by cordoning-off with traffic cones, ropes, caution tape, and/or practical means; [Best Management Practice] • Ensure the available volume of the container is greater than the amount of oil that will be transferred to the container using actual real-time container ullage values; [Best Management Practice] • No smoking is allowed within 25 feet of an oil storage or transfer area during transfers; [49 CFR § 177.834 (c)] • Ensure no fire, open flames or welding is performed or planned to be performed within 25 feet of an oil storage and transfer area; [49 CFR§ 177.834 (d)] • Any vehicle that is transferring oil must be secured in place by application of the hand brake and use of wheel chocks; [49 CFR § 177.834 (e)] • Install signs in oil transfer areas to warn transfer personnel not to move oil transfer vehicles until all transfer lines have been completely disconnected; [40 CFR § 112.7 (h)(2)] • Ground and bond all oil transfer equipment to prevent the discharge of static electricity generated within the oil transfer line prior to and during oil transfer; [49 CFR § 177.837 (b)] • Oil transfer will not be scheduled or performed occur during precipitation events, unless emergency condition exists; [Best Management Practice] • Oil spill kits should be pre-staged for maximum effectiveness; [Best Management Practice] • Nearby drains should be covered and potential flow paths blocked to prevent off-site oil flow in the event of a release. [Best Management Practice]