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Brown Sand,Inc. Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan Page: 26 June 3, 2020 Stage Task • Visually check all hoses for leaks and wet spots. Prior to • Verify that sufficient volume is available in the storage tank Loading/Unloading (check liquid gauges). • Secure the tank vehicle with wheel chocks and interlocks. • Ensure the vehicle's parking brakes are set. • Verify proper alignment of valves and proper functioning of the pumping system. • Establish adequate bonding/grounding prior to connecting to the fuel transfer point. • Driver must stay with the vehicle at all times during During loading/unloading activities. Loading/Unloading • Periodically inspect all systems,hoses and connections • When loading,keep internal and external valves on the receiving tank open along with the pressure relief valves. • When making a connection, shut off the vehicle engine. When transferring Class 3 material, shut off the vehicle unless it is used to operate the pump. • Maintain communication with the pumping and receiving station. • Monitor the liquid level in the receiving tank to prevent overflow. • Monitor flow meters to determine rate of flow. • When topping off the tank,reduce flow rate to prevent overflow. • Make sure the transfer operation is completed. After • Close all tank and loading valves before disconnecting. Loading/Unloading • Securely close all vehicle internal, external, and dome cover valves before disconnecting. • Secure all hatches. • Disconnect grounding/bonding wires. • Make sure the hoses are drained to remove the remaining oil before moving them away from the connection.Use a drip pan. • Cap the end of the hose and other connecting devices before moving them to prevent uncontrolled leakage. • Remove wheel chocks and interlocks. • Inspect the lowermost drain and all outlets on tank truck prior to departure. If necessary,tighten adjust, or replace caps,valves, or other equipment to prevent oil leaking while in transit. 3.12 Brittle Fraction Evaluation (40 CFR 112.7(i)) All aboveground storage tanks used and operated at the Brown Sand, Inc. facility were shop-built tanks; no "field-constructed" tanks are present on the subject property. Therefore, a brittle fraction evaluation is not applicable at this facility.