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Environmental Health Department <br />CP22 - AST Non-Qualified Inspection Report <br />Date: <br />May 21, 2024 <br /> Facility Address: <br /> 2800 TURNPIKE RD, STOCKTON <br /> Facility Name: <br /> VALLEY FARMS TRANSPORT <br />SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS <br />(CLASS I, CLASS II, or MINOR - Notice to Comply) <br />RemarksItem # <br />practice to avoid discharges. You must provide at least one of the following devices : (i) High liquid level alarms with an <br />audible or visual signal at a constantly attended operation or surveillance station. In smaller facilities an audible air <br />vent may suffice. (ii) High liquid level pump cutoff devices set to stop flow at a predetermined container content level . <br />(iii) Direct audible or code signal communication between the container gauger and the pumping station. (iv) A fast <br />response system for determining the liquid level of each bulk storage container such as digital computers, telepulse, <br />or direct vision gauges. If you use this alternative, a person must be present to monitor gauges and the overall filling of <br />bulk storage containers. (v) You must regularly test liquid level sensing devices to ensure proper operation . <br />CORRECTIVE ACTION: The SPCC plan shall adequately address overfill prevention methods, including a description <br />of the devices or systems in place for each container to prevent overfills. Provide proof of correction to the EHD. <br />This is (Class 2) Violation. <br />Code of Fed Regulations 112.8(c)(8)(v) 4030022 - Liquid level sensing devices regularly tested to ensure proper <br />operation. <br />OBSERVATION: Liquid level sensing devices have not been tested. <br />-The SPCC plan states that liquid level sensing devices must be tested following the manufacturer's recommended <br />procedures as part of the annual inspection of the facility. <br />-No manufacturer guidelines for testing liquid level gauge utilized as overfill prevention during filling activities of AST -1 <br />(diesel fuel) were provided in the SPCC Plan. <br />-No annual inspection records were observed on site at the time of inspection. <br />REGULATION GUIDANCE: (c)(8)(v) You must regularly test liquid level sensing devices to ensure proper operation . <br />CORRECTIVE ACTION: Liquid level sensing devices must be installed in accordance with CFR 112.8 and shall be <br />regularly tested to ensure proper operation. Immediately conduct all necessary testing of [ALL, OR LIST SPECIFIC <br />TANKS] liquid level sensing devices to ensure proper operation, submit test results to the EHD. <br />This is (Class 2) Violation. <br /> 61 <br />Overall Inspection Comments: <br />Complete and submit a copy of the Return to Compliance Certification form to the EHD with a statement <br />documenting the corrective actions that have been or will be taken for each violation, and any supporting <br />paperwork, by June 30, 2024. <br />To minimize person to person contact EHD is choosing to write the name of person receiving the report instead of <br />having them sign. <br />Starting September 1, 2018, all in-office CERS help will be provided at the EHD hourly rate ($162). To schedule <br />an appointment, please call (209) 468-3420. <br />The following was observed during this inspection: AST-1 containing diesel (15,546 gallons according to Manager <br />Erik Sandoval), AST-2 containing motor oil (440 gallons), AST-3 containing used oil (400 gallons), and five <br />55-gallon steel drums in the storage shed. <br />FA0003774 PR0516358 SC001 05/21/2024 <br />EHD Rev. 12/06/2021 CP22 - AST Non-Qualified OIRPage 11 of 12 <br />1868 E. Hazelton Avenue | Stockton, California 95205 | T 209 468-3420 | F 209 464-0138 | www.sjgov.org/EHD