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Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Stockton, CA <br /> Spill Prevention,Control,and Countermeasure Plan <br /> Fuel Transfer Procedures <br /> Stage Tasks <br /> Prior to Loading/Unloading <br /> Leave cell phone in cab <br /> Visually check all hoses for leaks and wet spots <br /> Verify that sufficient volume(ullage)is available in storage tank or truck <br /> Lock in the closed position all drain valves of the secondary containment structure <br /> Secure the tank vehicle with wheel chocks <br /> Ensure that the vehicle's parking brakes are set <br /> Verify proper alignment of valves and proper functioning of the pumping system <br /> If filling a tank truck,inspect the lowermost drain and all outlets <br /> During Loading/Unloading <br /> Driver must stay with the vehicle at all times during loading/unloading activities <br /> Periodically inspect all systems,hoses and connections <br /> When loading,keep internal and external valves on the receiving tank open along <br /> with the pressure relief valves <br /> When making a connection,shut off the vehicle engine.When transferring Class 3 <br /> materials,shut off the vehicle engine unless it is used to operate a pump <br /> Monitor the liquid level in the receiving tank to prevent overflow <br /> Monitor flow meters to determine rate of flow if applicable <br /> When topping off the tank,reduce flow rate to prevent overflow <br /> After LoadinglUnloading <br /> Make sure the transfer operation is completed <br /> Close all tank and loading valves before disconnecting <br /> Securely close all vehicles internal,external,and dome cover valves before <br /> disconnecting <br /> Secure hatches <br /> Disconnect grounding/bonding wires <br /> Make sure the hoses are drained to remove the remaining oil before moving them <br /> away from the connection <br /> Use a drip pan <br /> Cap the end of the hose and other connecting devices before moving them to <br /> prevent uncontrolled leakage <br /> Remove wheel chocks and interlocks <br /> Inspect the lowermost drain and all outlets on tank truck prior to departure.If <br /> necessary,tighten,adjust,or replace caps,valves,or other equipment to prevent oil <br /> leaking while in transit <br />