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The following is an itemized list of aboveground petroleum storage act violations that have not been addressed for GEICO RIPON TRUCK PLAZA INC as of August20, 2018. Open violations from March 17, 2016 inspection Violation#708 -Failed to maintain records of drainage from diked areas. Records of drainage of uncontaminated rainwater from diked areas were not found on site. Mr. Johal indicated that the diked area was cleaned out and drained approximately 3 weeks ago.Adequate records (or NPDES permit records) of drainage from diked areas shall be retained. Immediately begin maintaining adequate records(or NPDEf permit records) of drainage from diked areas. Submit proof of correction to the EHD. Violation#715 -Failed to regularly test liquid level sensing devices to ensure proper operation. Liquid level sensing devices for the four existing bulk ASTs have not been tested Procedures and frequency of testing for these devices were not addressed in the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure(SPCC) plan. Liquid level sensing devices must be installed in accordance with CFR 112.8 and shall be regularly tested to ensure proper operation. Immediately conduct all necessary testing of liquid level sensing devices, or provide equivalence as allowed by CFR 112.7(a)(2). Violation#717 -Failed to promptly correct visible discharges and/or remove accumulations of oil in diked areas. Oily sheen was noted on standing liquid observed inside the secondary containment for the bulk storage diesel tanks Also, standing liquid was noted inside the buried piping transition sump and standing liquid and oily sheen was noted inside the following under dispenser containments(5, 6, 8, 9, and 10).Visible discharges which result in a loss of oil from a container, including but not limited to seams, gaskets, piping, pumps,valves, rivets, and bolts, must be promptly corrected. Immediately fix all leaks and oil discharges, and manage according to the California Code of Regulations Title 22 hazardous waste regulations. Submit proof of correction to the EHD. Open violations from March 18, 2015 inspection Violation#612 -Failed to provide secondary containment, diversionary structures, or equipment to prevent discharge. A large crack was noted in the secondary containment wall that surrounds the four existing ASTs. No discussion of the adequacy of the secondary containment was provided in the SPCC plan. Afacility shall provide appropriate containment and/or diversionary structures or equipment to prevent a discharge. The entire containment system, including walls and floor, must be capable of containing oil and must be constructed so that any discharge from a primary containment system will not escape the containment system before cleanup occurs. Immediately provide adequate secondary containment for all aboveground petroleum storage containers larger than 55 gallons. Violation#618 -Failed to conduct inspections or maintain records for 3 years. No inspection or test records were available onsite. Inspections and tests must be conducted in accordance with the written procedures developed in the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure(SPCC) Plan. Records of these inspections and tests must be signed by the appropriate supervisor or inspector and kept on site with the SPCC Plan for a period of three years. Immediately locate a copy of all inspection and testing records for the last three years, maintain them on site, and submit copies to the EHD. Violation#619 -Failed to train personnel on discharge prevention. Oil handling personnel had no apparent training. At a minimum, oil handling personnel shall be trained in the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges; discharge procedure protocols; applicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulations; general facility operations; and the contents of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan. Immediately provide this training to all oil handling personnel and submit a copy of the training log to the EHD. Page 4 of 5