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5. Tank Truck Loading/Offloading: Tank truck operators are expected to comply with regulations established by the Department of Transportation. In particular, the following procedures are observed during the filling of the lubricating and transmission oil tanks, and during the pumping of used oil tanks. a. Smoking is prohibited while dispensing or loading petroleum products. b. The delivery/collection truck driver remains with the vehicle at all times while loading/unloading. c. Each delivery/pickup is supervised by the delivery/pickup driver and overseen by a competent facility representative. Throughout the process, each party must be alert, have unobstructed view of the delivery/pickup vehicle and the storage tank, and be within 25 feet of each. Unless the truck engine is used to power a loading/off-loading pump, no flammable liquid is to be transferred while the engine is running. d. The facility representative ensures that the delivery/pickup vehicle is properly parked in an area designated for that purpose, and that the driver has provided a physical barrier, warning sign, or other appropriate device to prevent the vehicle from departing before complete disconnection of transfer lines. e. Containment socks and/or absorbent materials are maintained nearby in case of any unexpected release. In the event of a release, those items shall be employed as specified in Attachment (C). f. The unloading of product into a dealership tank does not begin until the level in the tank is checked and it is verified that the tank has sufficient capacity to receive the volume of product to be transferred. g. If product transfer is via a gravity fed line: when transfer is complete, the drain valve on the truck is closed and inspected for leakage, and residual amounts of product remaining in the unloading line are drained into the tank before disconnecting the unloading line. There is no containment system in place during tank truck loading or offloading operations that is capable of holding the entire contents of a truck tank or truck compartment. Therefore, a release could occur at the dealership during loading or offloading due to a tank truck structural failure, equipment failure, or human error. However, delivery/pickup trucks are equipped with the means to allow the driver to immediately stop transfer operations in the event of a spill or a leak. Given the varied locations from which vehicles conduct loading or unloading operations, the relative infrequency of these operations, and the ongoing vehicle traffic throughout the facility, a containment system dedicated to this operation is considered impractical. The loading/unloading procedures detailed above, especially the presence of a second person, are considered adequate precautions to prevent or contain a reasonably anticipated spill event during loading or offloading. 6. Spill Response Kit: The dealership maintains a portable spill response kit that includes oil -absorbing socks and oil -absorbing floor sweep material. This response kit is readily available for use in the event of a spill or other release. 7. Inspections and Records: All aboveground pipelines, bulk storage tanks, and containers are in locations that are frequently observed during working hours. Any leak or other tank/container failure would be quickly detected. A more formal visual inspection is conducted at least monthly by the Responsible Person or his designee. Each such inspection includes a visual check for leakage and deterioration of all components of the tanks and containers, containment structures, valves, and aboveground piping. Any Tracy Toyota SPCC Plan 12-07