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The following is an itemized list of aboveground petroleum storage act violations that have not been addressed for Gemco Ripon Truck Plaza Inc. as of September 29, 2021. Open violations from February 10, 2020 inspection Violation#715-Failed to provide each container with a high level monitoring device. The high level monitoring device described in the SPCC plan was stated to not be functional and was not being used as a high level monitoring device.The SPCC plan describes a direct vision guage for the tanks.The direct vision gauges on the tanks were described as being non-functional. The SPCC plan does not describe the actual high level monitoring device being used by the facility. It is stated in the SPCC plan that 55 gallon drums regulated under APSA are not refilled and therefore do not require a high level monitoring device. It was stated by facility personnel that the 55 gallon drums are refilled at the facility once they are emptied out. Engineer or update each container installation in accordance with good engineering practice to avoid discharges. You must provide at least one of the following devices: (i) High liquid level alarms with an audible or visual signal at a constantly attended operation or surveillance station. In smaller facilities an audible air vent may suffice. (ii)High liquid level pump cutoff devices set to stop flow at a predetermined container content level. (iii)Direct audible or code signal communication between the container gauger and the pumping station. (iv)A fast response system for determining the liquid level of each bulk storage container such as digital computers, telepulse, or direct vision gauges. If you use this alternative, a person must be present to monitor gauges and the overall filling of bulk storage containers. (v)You must regularly test liquid level sensing devices to ensure proper operation. The SPCC plan must address the current high level monitoring device in use by the facility or the SPCC plan must be implemented as written or an environmental equivalence claim made as allowed by CFR 112.7(a)(2).An amendment to this section in the SPCC plan will require certification by a Professional Engineer ❑ This violation was corrected ❑This violation will be corrected by(date): ❑ Supporting documents included Describe actions taken or will be taken to correct violation: Violation#719-Failed to locate properly or provide sufficient secondary containment for mobile/portable containers. Mobile or portable oil storage containers did not have a secondary means of containment sufficient to contain the capacity of the largest single compartment or container with sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation.A 55 gallon drum of liquid with petroleum product was observed on a secondary containment pallet that did not appear to be able to contain the 55 gallons of liquid and precipitation.The secondary containment pallet appeared to hold approximately 25 gallons.A second 55 gallon drum of liquid with petroleum product was observed without secondary containment as described in the SPCC plan. The second 55 gallon drum was not observed on a secondary containment pallet,which is the secondary containment required by the SPCC plan. It was not immediately evident that the second drum had any secondary containment. Position or locate mobile or portable oil storage containers to prevent a discharge as described in §112.1(b). Except for mobile refuelers and other non-transportation-related tank trucks,you must furnish a secondary means of containment, such as a dike or catchment basin, sufficient to contain the capacity of the largest single compartment or container with sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation. Provided all mobile or portable oil storage containers with secondary containment as required by the SPCC plan. The secondary containment must be capable of containing the capacity of the largest single compartment or container and have sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation. Page 10 of 11