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TABLE 7 Fuel Transfer Procedures TEC EQUIPMENT INC. 2050 East Louise Avenue, Lathrop, California Stage Tasks Prior to unloading 0 Inform facility personnel and gain consent for delivery, unless prearranged. • All fuel delivery personnel must measure and verify that sufficient volume (gallons) is available in the storage tank. 90% of Maximum AST volume must be measured less than maximum fill line. • Electronic-Overfill senor operation must be monitored continuously and verified with Tank tape gauges are reading and accurately measuring Tank volume. TERMINATE fueling when Electronic-Overfill senor demonstrate filling at 95%of tota I. • Record tank volumes on a checklist prior to work. Calculate the percentage of the AST available and document, verify with delivery vendors the proposed volume for delivery. Inspect the Level Display on the loading end of the AST and review the readings. Ensure the volume for loading is within the ullage. • Inform facility personnel of ANY overage and WAIT. • Tank 1 and 2 are two 6,000-gallon tanks manifolded together. 95% maximum volume is 11,400-gallons. • However, if the tank is filled by employees and can be visually inspected from the surface/top during filling and might be filled to the limit of the AST. • AST is filled by tanker truck employee, with a Facility employee inspecting the loading. • Visually check all hoses for leaks and wet spots. • Lock in the closed position all drainage valves of the secondary containment structure if applicable. • Secure the tank vehicle with wheel chocks and interlocks. • Ensure that the vehicle's parking brakes are set. • Verify proper alignment of valves and proper functioning of the pumping system. Make sure all values are in the proper positions. • Establish adequate bonding/grounding prior to connecting to the fuel transfer point. • Use bucket when removing all plugs and caps. • Place drip pans under receiving headers. • Hook up vapor hose when loading and unloading. During unloading When making a connection, shut off the vehicle engine. • Driver must stay with the vehicle at all times during unloading activities. • Periodically inspect all systems, hoses and connections. • When loading, keep internal and external valves on the receiving tank open along with the pressure relief valves. When transferring Class 3 materials, shut off the vehicle engine unless it is used to operate a pump. • Monitor flow meters to determine rate of flow. • When topping off the tank (95% Maximum), reduce flow rate to prevent overflow.