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SIMPLIFIED RESPONSE PLAN FOR THE REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED RELEASES FROM <br /> INTERSTITIAL SPACE OF DOUBLE-CONTAINMENT UST SYSTEMS <br /> 1. Upon recognition of a suspected unauthorized release from the primary containment or a breach <br /> in the secondary containment, store personnel will notify Facility Support Services (833-454-3020) <br /> and Environmental Affairs (800-225-9702 ext 4494). <br /> 2. Environmental Affairs and Facility Support Services will arrange for a qualified contractor to <br /> verify the suspected breach of primary or secondary containment and/or verify proper operation <br /> of the monitoring system. <br /> 3. Upon confirming the loss of tank system integrity, Regulatory Agencies will be notified, the tank <br /> system taken out of service, and product removed from the primary container. <br /> 4. Environmental Affairs and Facility Support Services will authorize all work necessary under <br /> this plan. In the case of a leaking tank, representatives of the tank manufacturer will conduct <br /> an inspection to determine if repairable. The most appropriate method to repair any failed <br /> product lines will be determined by field conditions. <br /> 5. All repairs to the failed tank system will be completed pursuant to the requirements of 23 CCR, <br /> Section 2661. Tank repairs, specifically,will be conducted under the direct supervision and <br /> approval of the tank manufacturer. A qualified contractor will conduct line repairs. <br /> 6. Upon completion of repairs, the tank and product line will be precision tested in accordance with <br /> the above regulation. The tank manufacturer will certify the tank for its intended use prior to <br /> bringing the tank back into service. <br /> 7. Unauthorized releases to the interstitial space between primary and secondary containment will <br /> be removed in accordance with procedures specified by the tank manufacturer. The equipment <br /> required to accomplish this task will be designated and provided pursuant to the tank <br /> manufacturer's recommendation. <br /> 8. All hazardous materials and contaminated waste generated by the repair activities will be <br /> properly handled, transported, and disposed in accordance with all appropriate State and Local <br /> Regulations. <br /> 9. The interstitial monitoring system will be activated and certified prior to bringing the UST system <br /> back into service. <br /> Questions regarding this response plan should be directed to, Martin Hilfinger, Vice President of <br /> Environmental Affairs at (508-270-4444). <br />