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UCRL-AR-103194 False alarm If, after responding to an alarm,the Operator determines that there is no leak,the Operator must arrange for the alarm system to be checked and,if necessary,repaired to prevent recurrence of a false alarm. A false tank alarm could be the result of water condensing on the liquid probe. The Operator must record all false alarms on the Operator's Monitoring Report. Removal Procedures Leaks in either the tank or the piping might require removal of some or all of the product from the tank system. The specific removal procedures are dependent upon the location of the leak in the tank system. The Operator and the Environmental Analyst must authorize the start of removal procedures. The actual removal operation is the responsibility of EPD's HWM Division or Plant Engineering(PE). Removal equipment The Operator and the Environmental Analyst will determine the equipment to be used for the removal operation. The equipment can either be(1)PE's 5000- gallon truck trailer located at Bldg 844 at Site 300 or(2)a contractor's 5000-gallon vacuum truck. The Operator can authorize use of PE's 5000-gallon tanker truck located at Bldg 844 at Site 300[PE contact is Maintenance Section Leader, telephone no. (415)423-5316]. If PE's equipment is not used and a contractor's equipment is needed,HWM currently holds contracts with the following hazardous waste haulers that could perform removal operations: IT Corporation W Vacuum 1680 Rogers Ave. 3400 N. Manor St. San Jose, CA Bakersfield, CA The Operator must contact the HWM Shipping Coordinator[telephone no. (415) 423-1996],who will make the necessary arrangements with an appropriate hazardous waste hauler. TT Corporation is available on a 24-hour basis and MP Vacuum is available during business hours. Once a year,PE will perform maintenance operations on its removal equipment. Primary tank leak A leak in the primary tank will cause product to drain into the secondary tank. The contents of the primary and secondary tanks must be pumped into an aboveground portable tank or container and properly disposed of according to applicable laws and regulations. The tank system must remain out of service until the primary tank is repaired. Piping leak If there is a leak in the primary piping,the contents of the piping sump must be pumped immediately into an aboveground portable tank or container and properly disposed of according to applicable laws and regulations. The piping must be tested to determine the location of the leak and must remain out of service until the Tank 882-DIUI 5