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Brown Sand,Inc. Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan Page: 24 June 3, 2020 3.9 Site Security (40 CFR 112.7(g)) The facility is completed fenced and gated by a 6-foot high chain link fence. In addition, the maintenance yard is also surrounded by a 6-foot high chain link fence. All gates are locked during non-operating hours. The dispensers are operated by an electronic card lock system which limits access to the dispenser island. Security lights are located throughout the yard which illuminates the aboveground storage tank to allow for the discovery of discharges and to deter acts of vandalism. 3.10 Personnel Training(40 CFR 112.70) Initial and yearly refresher training sessions will be provided to all employees. Training will include procedures and provisions discussed in this SPCC plan. Employees directly involved in handling petroleum products have received training in the proper implementation of the measures outlined within this plan. Quarterly safety meetings are held where spill prevention and spill response issues are discussed; employee's recommendations are encouraged. At a minimum,oil-handling employees will 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 this SPCC plan. Discharge prevention briefings are scheduled at least once a year for all oil- handling personnel to assure adequate understanding of this SPCC plan. Such briefings will highlight and describe known discharges or failures, malfunctioning components, and any recently developed precautionary measures. 3.11 Tank Truck Loading/Unloading Rack Requirements (40 CFR 112.7(h)) Brown Sand, Inc. does not operate a loading and/or unloading rack at the facility. Fuel stored in the gasoline and diesel tank is dispensed only for vehicle and equipment use. Any spill or release that may occur is handled in the manner described in the Discharge Response Plan, located in Section 4.0. 3.11.1 Loading/Unloading Procedures (40 CFR 112.7(h)(2) and(3)) All suppliers must meet the minimum requirements and regulations for tank truck loading/unloading established by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Brown Sand, Inc. ensures that the vender understands the site layout, knows the protocol for entering the facility and unloading product, and has the necessary equipment to respond to a discharge from the vehicle or fuel delivery hose.