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1) Some loss of protective coating leading to corrosion was noted on the piping at the 3 diesel tanks. 40 C.F.R., 112.7(e)(3)(iv) [1999-2002] 40 C.F.R. 112.8(d) (4) [revised 2002] requires that all aboveground piping should be regularly inspected to assess general condition. (A record of these inspections is required to be maintained for a period of three years.) Protective coatings on piping and tanks should be maintained as needed in order to prevent corrosion and possible leaks. Some preventative maintenance on the piping at the diesel tanks is indicated. 2) Facility staff could not identify where floor drains flow (and could be intercepted) in the event of a spill. This type of information should be readily available and incorporated into training as part of spill response training for employees. 40 C.F.R 112.7 [1999-2002][revised 2002] requires that the facility should have a well thought out plan that includes sufficient information for facility spill prevention and response planning. This information should be incorporated into, at a minimum, yearly training for oil -handling employees to ensure they understand the response plan and prevention procedures at the facility. 3) During the inspection, minor sheen was observed within the vehicle unloading/loading containment unit. This was most likely associated with flex hose draining. The facility may want to install flex hose racks or storage troughs to prevent hoses from draining into containment creating storm water management issues. In December 1973, the U.S. EPA issued its oil pollution prevention regulations for non - transportation -related onshore and offshore facilities (40 C.F.R. Part 112). On August 16, 2002, the U.S. EPA amended these regulations to provide clarification to the 1973 regulations and reduce the overall compliance burden on regulated industries. In general, the purpose of the regulations is to prevent oil spills from non -transportation -related facilities by establishing pollution prevention procedures, methods, and equipment requirements for owners and operators of facilities engaged in drilling, producing, gathering, storing, processing, refining, transferring, distributing or consuming oil. Information on the compliance date for the new regulations and guidance to assist with your facility's compliance can be found at the U.S. EPA Oil Program website: www.epa.gov/oilspill. Please be reminded that in the event of an oil or hazardous substance discharge to waters of the United States in violation of Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act ("CWA"), 33 U.S.C. § 1321(b)(3), the facility owner or operator is required pursuant to Section 311(b)(5) of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. § 1321(b)(5), to immediately report all such discharge. Reports must be made to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802. Failure to comply with notification requirements may result in both civil and criminal penalties.