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Dart Container Corporation In-Service AST Inspection Report Formal External Inspection of AST-1 Page 7 2. The inspector noted that several areas of the Tank exterior, Tank supports, and piping surfaces had areas of paint failure and corrosion. The Tank coating and piping coating should be maintained intact. Failed coating and surface rust and should be removed, followed by application of a protective coating to the Tank, Tank supports, and piping for continued service of the Tank. 3. The inspector noted exterior product staining near the Tank’s dispenser port, bottom drain plug, and around the external dispenser pump. Evaluate the operability of the dispenser pump and piping connections, make repairs as necessary. Clean stains from the exterior of the Tank to be able to identify new leaks. 4. Based on the STI SP001 Standard, the interval until the next certified formal external inspection is 20 years and should take place on or before November 11, 2041. If the Facility uses an alternate standard or chooses to provide “equivalent environmental protection” in lieu of routine integrity testing, the method and schedule for such should be included in the Facility’s SPCC Plan. a. The Facility SPCC Plan requires that monthly and annual inspections are to be completed by the Tank owner/operator. Inspections include monthly check for water in the Tank or implementation of an alternative consistent with Section 6.10 of the STI SP001 Inspection Standard. Refer to the checklists contained in the Facility SPCC Plan or in Attachment B of this report. These documents are to be completed by the owner or operator on a monthly and annual basis. All records should be maintained at the Facility for a period of 3 years. b. The inspection checklist may be modified for Tank-specific applicability; however, the inspections must remain substantially equivalent. Deviations or alterations made to STI SP001 Standard monthly and annual inspections that are not substantially equivalent should be discussed in the Facility SPCC Plan. Inspector Recommendations for Continued Tank Service The following recommendations are based on good engineering practices to extend the useful life of the Tank and to limit minor leaks and spills during operation of the Tank. 1. Condor recommends the Facility provide signage near the liquid level gauge including the liquid level measurement that corresponds to 90 percent Tank capacity, in this case, 6 feet 7.5 inches (9,003 gallons) and instructions not to fill the Tank past this point. 2. Condor recommends removal of the external corrosion from the ladder, platform, and handrails followed by the application of a protective coating. 3. Provide training for personnel performing the monthly and annual inspections to include identification of the applicable Tank equipment and proper completion of the forms. Suitability for Continued Service The following inspection actions are required as a Category I Tank: 20-year formal external inspections and periodic (monthly/annual) visual inspections. Federal, state and/or local regulations may require more frequent inspections of the Tank. Based on the STI criteria and results of the current external inspection, items 1-3 under Requirements for Continued Tank Service must be completed for Condor to formally approve the continued use of the