Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures

1. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Lake Michigan

2. Goals of Training • Familiarize employees with written SPCC Plan • Identify oil storage locations and loadingprocedures • Identify spill pathways • Discuss spill prevention procedures • Familiarize employees with appropriate spillresponse procedures and use of responseequipment

3. Spill Prevention Control andCountermeasures Rule • It is the oil pollution prevention regulation promulgated underthe authority of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) • The rule addresses requirements for Spill Prevention Control andCountermeasures (SPCC) plans

4. What is the SPCC Plan ? • SPCC is required by EPA if a facility can“reasonably be expected to dischargeharmful amounts of oil into navigablewaters of the United States or adjoiningshorelines”

5. What Kinds of Oil are Included? • Under the SPCC regulations, oil is defined as "oil of any kind or in any form including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil and oily mixtures." • This also includes non-petroleum oils, animal and vegetable oils.

6. Why Does UWM Need an SPCC Plan? Because we meet the followingcriteria outlined in the regulations: • We have aggregate aboveground oilstorage capacity of more than 1,320gallons; and • Oil can be reasonably expected to enterinto navigable waters via floor drains and/or directly into storm water catchment basins

7. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? Oil storage at UWM includes the following: • Aboveground tanks (Emergency Generators) • Elevator hydraulic systems • High-Voltage Electric Equipment (transformers & switches) • Waste cooking oil drums • Fleet Garage used oil tank • Bulk laboratory solvent drums Drum Storage Room

8. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? Elevator Reservoirs

9. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? Hydraulic Elevator Reservoirs

10. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? Cooking Grease Recycling Containers

11. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? Oil-Cooled High Voltage Equipment

12. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? Emergency Generator Diesel Fuel

13. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? Cooking Grease Recycling Barrels

14. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? Emergency Generator Fill Port

15. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Holton generator Emergency Generator Fuel Tank

16. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? HydraulicElevatorPit

17. Overview of Tank Storage at UWM

18. Who Must be Informed About theSPCC Plan? • Any employee involved in oil handling, transfer, storage, spill response or maintenance of oil equipment

19. SPCC Training Requirements • Training is provided at least annually toinform personnel involved in oil storage ormaintenance of tanks about proper actions totake in the event of a spill • Training updates will be conducted whenevera significant change has been made to any oil storage (e.g., new tank installation) • Training will also be conducted whenever anew employee is assigned to oil handling,maintenance duties or spill response

20. Potential Spill Pathways Oil can enter “navigable waters” via: • Direct spills into combinedsewer storm drains • Spills into a floor or roof drain or other conduit that discharges intothe combined sewer

21. Combined Sewers MMSD Map of Milwaukee • Storm Sewers collect polluted runoff – those flows empty directly into rivers and lakes

22. Spill Scenarios: Large Release Potential • High Probability: • Release from oil deliveryequipment during unloading at fill ports • Leaking solvent drums • Low Probability • Complete tank failure • Catastrophic Fuel Tanker failure duringdelivery

23. Spill Scenarios: Small Release Potential • High probability: • Minor overfill at fill port • Spills during transfer from drums or containers • Low probability: • Leaking or failure of piping and pumps…if properinspection & maintenance schedule is followed • Leaking or failure of drums…if proper inspection & maintenance schedule is followed

24. SPCC Program Goals • SPILL PREVENTIONAchieved through installation of required equipment, timely repair of malfunctioning systems, regular inspections, good material handling & fueling practices • SPILL CONTROLAchieved through monitoring of leak detectionsystems, proper reporting & ensuringcontainment systems are functional • SPILL COUNTERMEASURESAchieved through quick spill response

25. Spill Prevention – Inspections • Document monthly inspections with log sheet • Maintain and repair equipment as needed • Review monthly inspection logs to follow-up on corrective actions • Report all small leaks & unusual observations to maintenance supervisors beforethey become problems

26. Tank Inspections All tanks and associated equipment must be inspected MONTHLY for malfunctions, deteriorations or operator errors that could lead to a spill.

27. Tank Inspections • They must be conducted by someone familiar with thetank system • A written record of inspections must be kept on file for 3 years

28. Other Requirements Tank Testing • Aboveground Storage Tanks are annually inspected by an outside vendor for functionality.

29. Tank Truck Deliveries • Ensure “notice” to fuel delivery driver is provided with each delivery

30. Tank Truck Drivers Tank truck drivers: • Remain with the vehicle at all times while loading • Drain lines to the storage tank and close the drain valves before disconnecting • Ensure appropriatecontainment device is located under connections

31. Tank Truck Drivers Tank truck drivers: • Inspect vehicle before departure to ensure all lines have been disconnected & all drains/vents are closed • Immediately report any leaksor spills, including quantity, to University Police

32. Spill Prevention Control Measures– Containment Ensure all Spill Containment structures are in place and operational: • Drums & containers are stored on “spillpallets” or other secondary containment • Check for indication of oil leaks on floors, spill pallets, dikes, retaining walls & berms • Report all spills & unusual observations to your supervisor, who will notify University Safety & Assurances

33. Spill Prevention Control Measures: Secondary Containment • Secondary containment must besufficiently impervious to contain oil • Berms or dikes must have oil holdingcapacity calculations done and these must be kept on record as long as they are in use

34. Spill Response – Discovery of Release • Extinguish any source of ignition • Cordon off the area • Identify material released • Attempt to stop release at its source • Reference Material Safety Data Sheet • Ensure no danger to human health exists • Initiate spill notification and reporting procedures

35. Spill Response – Containment & Follow-up • Contain the material released into theenvironment • Recover or clean up the material spilled • Clean up the spill area • Decontaminate tools and equipment • Arrange for proper disposal of waste materials • Notifications and reports to outside agencies(SPCC Coordinators) • Review SPCC Plan to evaluate/improve response

36. Spill Response Supplies • Know the location of your oil spill response supplies • Supplies may include: • Oil dri • Sorbent booms or pads • Spill mats for covering floor and storm drains • Protective gloves/suits and safetyglasses/goggles • Caution tape for protecting the spill area • Shovels and drums for collection of materials

37. Spill Kit Locations at UWM

38. What is a “Release to the Environment”? Wisconsin Emergency Management defines a “release to the environment” as follows: • Any amount of oil that produces a sheen on water and/or threatens navigable waters, including drainage ditches • One gallon or more of a flammable liquid(such as gasoline) onto unpaved ground • 5 gallons or more of a combustible liquids(such as diesel fuel or mineral oil) onto unpaved ground • A discharge of a federally listed substance in excess of its reportable quantity

39. Spill Reporting & Documentation • The SPCC Coordinators will prepare a report for any large spill or spill that impacts public health, safety or the environment.  • Reports must include: • Date, time and duration of release • Type of incident • Materials involved • Extent of injuries • Assessment of potential hazards • Disposition of recovered materials • SPCC Plan discrepancies • Steps to prevent similar incidents

40. Closing Out a Spill • A spill report will be completed by the SPCCCoordinator, reviewed with the affected parties, signed and filed with University Safety & Assurances • Important: • Discuss what can and should be done to preventanother occurrence • Was the response quick and effective?  • Shouldanything be done to enhance the response system? • Very Important! Re-stock spill kits with replacementitems and additional items if necessary

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