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Bulk Storage Container Inspection Fact Sheet July 2012 including the foundation and support of each container that is on or above the surface of the ground. This inspection is intended to be a routine walk-around where you look at the container and supports and foundations for any evidence of damage, corrosion, or leaks. Document the inspection procedures and schedule in the Plan and conduct inspections in accordance with the Plan. More information on industry standards: EPA recommends that the inspection occur on API RP 12R1 an ongoing routine basis and be conducted by API RP 12R1 (R2008)Recommended Practice for qualified personnel. Before the PE certifies the Setting, Maintenance, Inspection, Operation and SPCC Plan in accordance with§112.3(d), he Repair of Tanks in Production Service contains must consider applicable industry standards recommendations for good practices in: when developing the Plan and establishing • The collection of well or lease production, procedures for inspections and tests.API has . Gauging, developed Recommended Practice 12R1 • Delivery to pipeline carriers for transportation, and "Recommended Practice for Setting, • Other production storage and treatment Maintenance, Inspection, Operation and Repair operations. of Tanks in Production Service"that includes This recommended practice is intended primarily for inspection procedures for tanks employed in applications to tanks fabricated to API Specs 12B, onshore oil production service. 12D, 12F, and 12P when employed in on-land production service; but its basic principles are Additionally,the owner or operator of an applicable to atmospheric tanks of other dimensions onshore oil production facility must conduct and specifications when they are employed in similar integrity testing for any bulk storage containers oil and gas production,treating, and processing for which he determines secondary containment services.API 12R1 is available for purchase at: is impracticable. The Plan must follow the provision of§112.7(d)and clearly explain why such measures are not practicable; for bulk storage containers, conduct both periodic integrity testing of the containers and periodic integrity and leak testing of the valves and piping; and, unless you have submitted a response plan under§112.20, provide the following in the Plan: • An oil spill contingency plan following the provisions of part 109 of this chapter, and • A written commitment of manpower, equipment, and materials required to expeditiously control and remove any quantity of oil discharged that may be harmful. For More Information Review the Oil Pollution Prevention regulation(40 CFR part 112): http,//www.qpoamess.gov/cfr/ Call the Superfund,TRI,EPCRA, RMP, and Oil Information Center: (800)424-9346 or(703)412-9810 TDD(800)553-7672 or(703)412-3323 http,liwww.epa.gov/sul?erfund/resources/infocenter To Report an Oil or Chemical Spill Call the National Response Center: (800)424-8802 or(202)267-2675 TDD(202)267-4477 Office of Emergency Management 9