Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures SPCC Training What

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Training

What is SPCC and how does it affect me? • Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations – Weak in 1973 – Stronger regulations in 2002 • Requires Texas State to prepare an SPCC Plan • Requires Texas State to – inspect, – contain, – prevent discharge of oil storing units.

Training • Applies to anyone who works with oil on a routine basis. • Is done – initially upon hire – during New Employee Orientation – then annual updates. October Safety training session • SPCC Training will cover: – – – SPCC Plan Potential Spill Pathways SPCC Program Goals Prevention Measures How to Respond to a Spill

SPCC Plan Why does Texas State need an SPCC Plan? Because : – We have aboveground oil storage capacity of more than 1, 320 gallons; (about 90, 000 gallons) – AND – Oil can enter into navigable waters (San Marcos River) via floor drains and/or directly into storm water inlets

SPCC Plan • Where is oil stored on campus? – – – – Aboveground storage tanks Underground storage tanks Elevator hydraulic systems Electrical step-down transformers Electrical selector switches Waste cooking oil tanks Drums, used and new oil Diesel fueled generators

Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Cooking Oil • Grease Traps

Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Fuel Oil Storage

Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Waste Oil

Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Used Oil • Oil Filters • Antifreeze

Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Diesel

Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Transformers/Switches

Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Diesel Generators

Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Elevator Hydraulics

Spill Pathways Oil can enter “navigable waters” via: – Direct spillage into a storm sewer inlet and/or – Spillage into a floor drain that discharges into a storm sewer Storm sewer inlet

Spill Pathways Oil can enter “navigable waters” via: – Direct spillage into a storm sewer inlet and/or Storm sewer inlet

Spill Pathways • From the storm water inlet, it discharges to the San Marcos River Outfall

Spill Pathways

Spill Pathways Not an Actual Photo

Possible Spill Scenarios Large Release Potential • High Probability: – Damage to or release from oil delivery equipment during unloading at fill ports • Low Probability: – Complete tank failure – Catastrophic Fuel Tanker failure during delivery 20, 000 -gallon tanks

Possible Spill Scenarios Small Release Potential • High Probability: – Minor overfill at fill port – Spillage of oils/fuel during transfer • Low Probability: – Leaking/failure of piping and pumps 250 -gallon tank

SPCC Program Goals • SPILL PREVENTION – Achieved through installation of required equipment, timely repair of malfunctioning systems, regular inspections and good oil handling/fueling practices • SPILL CONTROL – Achieved through monitoring of leak detection systems and proper reporting, and ensuring containment systems functional • SPILL COUNTERMEASURES – Achieved through quick spill response activities

Spill Prevention Measures • Inspections • Fuel Transfer Procedures • Secondary Containment • If these don’t work correctly - Spill Response Procedures

Spill Prevention Inspections • Conduct monthly inspections of all storage units and document findings on inspection log sheets • Complete maintenance and repairs to equipment • Report all leaks and unusual observations to supervisors before they become problems Monthly Inspections

Fuel Unloading Procedures at Diesel Storage Tanks Tank Truck Drivers shall: • Park over large in-ground containment tank (Co. Gen) • Remain with the vehicle at all times while unloading • Drain lines to the storage tank and close drain valves before disconnecting • Contain drips from hose

In-Ground Tank for Fuel Transfers at Co-Gen Piping to 20, 000 -gallon tanks 7, 400 -gallon in ground tank

Secondary Containment on drums Containment on generators

Secondary Containment • Containment around tanks

Secondary Containment • Containment is not required for operating equipment such as: Ø Elevators Ø Transformers and Switches • Monthly inspections are required

Spill Response • Small Spill – 5 gallons or less of a known substance – Low risk • Large Spill – Greater than 5 gallons • Who do you call? • What do you do?

Small Spill (≤ 5 gallons) • Safety First – No cigarettes or open flames • Stop the Spill – Upright container, turn off valve, turn punctured container so hole faces up • Contain Spill – Use granular sorbent or pads to absorb spill • Cleanup Spill – Place pads or sorbent into heavy plastic bag or drum for disposal – Put a label on the waste container – Contact EHSRM for waste pickup

Large Spill (> 5 gallons) • Safety First • If possible Stop the Spill at its source • Call 911 – Tell them you have a spill on campus – Give location and identify material • Call EHSRM 5 -3616 to notify about spill

Spill Kits • Know the locations in your work area • Supplies may include: sorbent pads, gloves, goggles, granular sorbent, booms, bags, waste tags • Emergency Phone numbers • Need to notify Supervisor to restock any used materials.

Do We Have to Report the Spill? • Texas State will report the spill if it meets the definition of “reportable quantity” • Texas State reports to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the National Response Center • The Environmental Health Safety and Risk Management Office will report the spill.

What is a Reportable Spill? • Oil, gas, diesel, kerosene release that makes a sheen on navigable water (San Marcos River, Sessoms Creek) • Oil, gas, diesel, kerosene release spilled to land over 25 gallons

Who Do We Report To? • TCEQ 24 -hour Emergency Spill Reporting: 1 -800 -832 -8224 • TCEQ Alternate Reporting Number: or 1 -512 -463 -7727 • TCEQ Region 11 office if the spill occurs during office hours: 1 -512 -339 -2929 • National Response Center: 1 -800 -424 -8802 1 -512 -239 -2507

Spill Examples • 3 gallons of oil onto pavement • Response: Soak up oil with granular absorbent or pads Contain waste in a bag or bucket with label Spray pavement with Micro. Blaze ® Call EHSRM to pick up waste Not a reportable quantity (i. e. less than 25 gallons)

Spill Examples • 3 -gallons of gasoline to soil: • Response: Excavate soil and place in drum Call EHSRM to pick up drum and/or supply drum Not a reportable release (i. e. less than 25 gallons)

Spill Examples • 10 gallons of oil onto pavement • Response: Attempt to stop the source of the spill Call 911 (greater than 5 -gallons) Block storm water inlets Not a reportable release (i. e. less than 25 gallons)

Bottom Line • • • Be aware of where oil is stored Prevention, prevention All storm drains lead to the river If you see a spill or leak report it Cleanup any spills immediately One last topic before we let you go…

What Can We Do With Used Oil? • Take it to a community recycle facility: For Example Green Guy Recycling in San Marcos.

What Can We Do With Used Oil? Hours: 9 to 9 Monday –Friday, 10 to 6 Saturday

Do Not Bring Oil to Garage If staff/public brings oil, it can lead to mistakes: Oil on Antifreeze. Will require special and costly disposal. Orange Juice or Oil? ? ?

Questions? Lisa Arceneaux Environmental Health and Safety 245 -3616 512 -644 -1927 (cell) http: //www. fss. txstate. edu/ehsrm/