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❑� Northwest Pipe Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan 25 �-- Company Tracy Plant unloading procedures. The procedures discussed in the following subsection are intended to minimize the potential for release during loading / unloading operations. 5.7.2 Loading / Unloading Procedures All suppliers must meet the minimum requirements and regulations for tank truck loading / unloading established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Northwest Pipe Company requires the oil supply vendor to understand the site layout, know the procedures for entering the facility to unload product, and has the necessary equipment to respond to a discharge from the vehicle or fuel delivery hose. Oil transfer operations are performed according to the minimum procedures outlined in Table 5.5. Table 5.5 Fuel Transfer Procedures (Overfill Prevention) Stage Tasks Prior to O Visually check all hoses for leaks and wet spots. loading/ © Verify sufficient volume(ullage)is available in the storage tank or truck. unloading O Secure the tank vehicle with wheel chocks O Ensure the vehicle's parking brakes are set. O Verify automatic filling nozzle is secure.When refilling mobile refueler,secure nozzle at the hatch. ❑x Establish adequate bonding/grounding prior to connecting to the fuel transfer point'Gasoline transfers only O Turn off cell phone. During O Driver must stay with the vehicle at all times during loading/unloading activities. loading/ O Periodically inspect all systems, hoses,and connections. unloading O When making a connection,shut off the vehicle engine. When transferring Class 3 materials(i.e.,flammable and combustible liquids),shut off the vehicle engine unless it is used to operate a pump(power take-off). O Maintain communication with the pumping and receiving stations. After O Make sure the transfer operation is completed. loading/ O Disconnect grounding/bonding wire`Gasoline transfers only unloading O Remove automatic shut off nozzle and wrap up hoses when finished. O Remove wheel chocks and parking breaks 5.8 Field Constructed Aboveground Tanks Field constructed ASTs are not present at the Tracy Plant. 5.9 Conformance with State and Local Applicable Requirements California Assembly Bill (AB) 1130 established the California Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA), which can be found in Chapter 6.67 of the California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 25270-25270.13. APSA became effective January 1, 2008. The federal SPCC regulations apply to any type of oil (petroleum, vegetable, animal, or synthetic oils). APSA is specific to petroleum, as the name implies. The APSA SPCC mandates found in HSC § 25270.4.5(a) require owners or operators of a tank facility with an aggregate storage capacity of 1,320 gallons of petroleum or more, torp epare and implement a SPCC Plan in accordance with federal law [40 CFR § 112]. This SPCC Plan has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of 40 CFR § 112, and therefore satisfies the SPCC preparation requirement of the APSA.