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OIL SPILL PREVENTION,

CONTROL, AND

COUNTERMEASURE PLAN

U. S. COAST GUARD

BASE BOSTON

427 Commercial Street Boston, MA 02109

Revised March 2015 Technical Amendment December 2022

Revision June 2023

SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURE PLAN (SPCC)

U. S. COAST GUARD BASE BOSTON

427 Commercial Street

Boston, MA 02109

(857) 416-3333

Self-Certification Statement (§112.6(a)(1))

The owner or operator of a facility certifies that each of the following is true in order to utilize this template to comply with the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements:

I _______________________________certify that the following is accurate:

1. I am familiar with the applicable requirements of 40 CFR part 112;

2. I have visited and examined the facility;

3. This SPCC Plan (Plan) was prepared in accordance with accepted and sound industry practices and standards;

4. Procedures for required inspections and testing have been established in accordance with industry inspection and testing standards or recommended practices;

5. I will fully implement the Plan;

6. This facility meets the following qualification criteria (under §112.3(g)(1)):

a. The aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity of the facility is 10,000 U.S. gallons or less; and

b. The facility has had no single discharge as described in §112.1(b) exceeding 1,000 U.S. gallons and no two discharges as described in §112.1(b) each exceeding 42 U.S.

gallons within any twelve month period in the three years prior to the SPCC Plan self-certification date, or since becoming subject to 40 CFR part 112 if the facility has been in operation for less than three years (not including oil discharges as described in §112.1(b) that are the result of natural disasters, acts of war, or terrorism); and

c. There is no individual oil storage container at the facility with an aboveground capacity greater than 5,000 U.S. gallons.

7. This Plan does not deviate from any requirement of 40 CFR part 112 as allowed by §112.7(a)(2) (environmental equivalence) and §112.7(d) (impracticability of secondary containment) or include any measures pursuant to §112.9(c)(6) for produced water containers and any associated piping;

8. This Plan and individual(s) responsible for implementing this Plan have the full approval of management and I have committed the necessary resources to fully implement this Plan.

I also understand my other obligations relating to the storage of oil at this facility, including, among others:

1. To report any oil discharge to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines to the appropriate authorities. Notification information is included in this Plan.

KJHigbie Typewritten Text CAPT Chad R. Brick

2. To review and amend this Plan whenever there is a material change at the facility that affects the potential for an oil discharge, and at least once every 5 years. Reviews and amendments are recorded in an attached log [See Five-Year Review Log and Technical Amendment Log in Attachments 1.1 and 1.2.]

3. Optional use of a contingency plan. A contingency plan:

a. May be used in lieu of secondary containment for qualified oil-filled operational equipment, in accordance with the requirements under §112.7(k), and;

b. Must be prepared for flowlines and/or intra-facility gathering lines which do not have secondary containment at an oil production facility, and;

c. Must include an established and documented inspection or monitoring program; must follow the provisions of 40 CFR part 109; and must include a written commitment of manpower, equipment, and materials to expeditiously remove any quantity of oil discharged that may be harmful. If applicable, a copy of the contingency plan and any additional documentation will be attached to this Plan as Attachment 2.

I certify that I have satisfied the requirement to prepare and implement a Plan under §112.3 and all of the requirements under §112.6(a). I certify that the information contained in this Plan is true.

C.R. Brick Date Base Boston Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard

CRBrick Text Box 21 June 2023

II. Record of Plan Review and Amendments Five Year Review (§112.5(b)):

Complete a review and evaluation of this SPCC Plan at least once every 5 years. As a result of the review, amend this Plan within six months to include more effective prevention and control measures for the facility, if applicable. Implement any SPCC Plan amendment as soon as possible, but no later than six months following Plan amendment. Document completion of the review and evaluation and complete the Five-Year Review Log in Attachment 1.1. If the facility no longer meets Tier I qualified facility eligibility, the owner or operator must revise the Plan to meet Tier II qualified facility requirements or complete a full PE certified Plan.

This SPCC Plan supersedes the previous SPCC Plan dated revised March 2015.

Technical Amendments (§§112.5(a), (c) and 112.6(a)(2))

This SPCC Plan will be amended when there is a change in the facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that materially affects the potential for a discharge to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Examples include adding or removing containers, reconstruction, replacement, or installation of piping systems, changes to secondary containment systems, changes in product stored at this facility, or revisions to standard operating procedures.

Documentation of SPCC Plan Reviews, Evaluations and/or Amendments

A. The purpose of this review and/or evaluation:

X Five-year review _X Change-of-Command review X Commissioning/decommissioning of containers X Replacement, reconstruction, or movement of containers ____ Replacement, reconstruction, or installation of piping ____ Alteration of secondary containment structures ____ Change of products or services ____ Revised standard operating and/or maintenance procedures ____ Requested by the Regional Administrator ____ Other (describe):

B. Statement of Amendment

I have completed the review and evaluation of the SPCC Plan for Base Boston on ____________, and ______________ amend the Plan as a result.

Date will / will not

Reviewer Signature

C. Brief Description of Amendments to Plan (provide attachment as needed) Amendments to the Plan include the following:

• Removal of 10,000-gallon UST

• Removal of 2 250-gallon Waste Oil and Bilge Water aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) located in the basement of Building 8

• Modify OWS to Out of Service

• Modify number and locations of Satellite Accumulation Points

• Relocation of Primary Base Boston Hazardous Waste Storage from Building 8 to

Building 16

• Including six 330-gallon totes for removal of waste oil and oily water

• Removed (2) 475-gallon transformers; replaced with (1) 900-gallon transformer near

Bldg. 7

• Removed obsolete transformer near Bldg. 11; replaced with (1) 900-gallon transformer.

KJHigbie

16 June 2023

KJHigbie will not

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS

Page

1. Discussion …………………………………………………………………………. 1

2. Responsibilities ……………………………………………………………………. 2

3. Non-Compliance …………………………………………………………………… 2

4. Facility Description .……………………………………………………………….. 3 Oil Usage and Storage ………………………………………………………….. 3 Discharge Prevention ……………………………………………………………. 11 Discharge and Drainage Controls ……………………………………………….. 13 Countermeasures ………………………………………………………………… 14 Response and Disposal Actions

– Incidental Spills ……………………………………………………………. 15

– Emergency Response Release Defensive Actions ………………………… 16 Contact List/Discharge Reporting Procedures …………………………………... 18

5. Fuel Release Migration Pathways and Impacts ……………………………………. 22

6. Contingency Planning for Tank Truck Loading/Unloading ……………………….. 24

7. Inspection, Tests and Records .……………………………………………………… 24 Environmental Equivalence of Visual Inspections in Lieu of Tank Testing……... 24

8. Personnel Training and Discharge Prevention Procedures ………………………… 27

9. Security …………………………………………………………………………….. 28

10. Brittle Fracture Evaluation …………………………………………………………. 28

11. Conformance with State Requirements …………………………………………….. 28

12. Substantial Harm Criteria ………………………………………………………….. 28

LIST OF TABLES

4-1 Oil Storage Tanks …………………………………………………………….. 6 4-1(a) Oil-Filled Operational Equipment…………………………………………….. 7 4-1(b) Hazardous Waste Container Storage …………………………………………. 8 4-1(c) Hazardous Material Container Storage ………………………………………. 9 4-2 Oil Transfer Checklists ………………………………………………………. 12 4-3 Determining Level of Response ……………………………………………… 14 4-4 Response and Disposal Actions - Incidental Spills …………………………… 15 4-5 Response and Disposal Actions - Emergency Response Release Defensive Actions 17 4-6 Emergency Response Resources ……………………………………………… 18 4-7 Reportable Quantities for Common Materials and Wastes ……………………. 19 4-8 Reporting Requirements ………………………………………………………. 20 5-1 Potential Migration Paths ……………………………………………………… 23 7-1 Inspections and Tests …………………………………………………………... 25

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APPENDICES

A. Facility Diagram/Description

Figure 1 Site Location Map Figure 2 Facility Diagram List of Tenants of BASE Boston Facility Evacuation Routes and Muster Locations

B. Forms Spill Response Checklist Hazardous Spill Procedures Spill Response Notification Petroleum Oil Storage and Oil-Filled Operational Equipment Weekly Routine

Inspection Checklists/Logs HazMin Center Oil Storage Container Weekly Inspection Log Hydraulic Elevator Weekly Inspection Log Storage Tank Weekly Inspection Log Electrical Transformer Weekly Inspection Log Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Points Weekly Inspection Log Training Certification for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures

C. Certification of the Applicability of the Substantial Harm Criteria

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

AST Aboveground Storage Tank Base Boston U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston CEU Civil Engineering Unit CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CGC

CMR

Coast Guard Cutter Code of Massachusetts Regulations

CO Commanding Officer

COTP

DOL

Captain of the Port Director of Operational Logistics

DOT Department of Transportation EC Emergency Coordinator EPA Environmental Protection Agency

FED

FRC

Facilities Engineering Department Fast Response Cutter

FRP

HAZCOM

Facility Response Plan Hazard Communication

HazMin Center Base Boston Hazardous Materials Minimization Center HMC Hazardous Material Coordinator LEPC Local Emergency Planning Committee MADEP Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MSO Marine Safety Office MWRA Massachusetts Water Resources Authority NAICS North American Industry Classification System NRC National Response Center OIC Officer in Charge OOD Officer of the Day SC Spill Coordinator OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PO Petty Officer RQ Reportable Quantity SERC State Emergency Response Commission SILC Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center SPCC Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure

USCG

WPC

XO

United States Coast Guard Coast Guard Patrol Craft Executive Officer

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENT CROSS REFERENCE TABLE

APPLICABLE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OIL SPCC PLAN

SECTION

Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan 40 C.F.R. Part 112

Professional Engineer Certification § 112.3(d) N/A Maintenance and availability of complete Plan § 112.3(e) Section 2, pg. 2 Amendments and Plan review every 5 years § 112.5 Cover Letter Discussion of facility’s conformance with 40 C.F.R. Part 112 § 112.7(a)(1) Section 1, pgs. 1-2

Description of physical layout of the facility § 112.7(a)(3) Section 4, pgs. 3-4 Facility Diagram § 112.7(a)(3) Appendix A Type of oil in each container and its storage capacity § 112.7(a)(3)(i) Section 4, pgs. 3-8

Tables 4-1, 4-1(a), 4-1(b), 4-1(c) Discharge prevention measures (including procedures for routine handling of products) § 112.7(a)(3)(ii) Section 4, pg. 10

Discharge/drainage controls around containers/structures § 112.7(a)(3)(iii) Section 4, pg. 12 Procedures for the control of a discharge § 112.7(a)(3)(iii) Section 4, pgs. 12-15 Countermeasures for discharge discovery, response, and cleanup (including facility and contractor capability) § 112.7(a)(3)(iv)

Section 4, pg. 13

Methods of disposal of recovered materials in accordance with applicable legal requirements § 112.7(a)(3)(v) Table 4-4

Contact list and phone numbers for the facility response coordinator, National Response Center, cleanup contractors with who the facility has response agreements, and all appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies who much be contacted in case of a discharge § 112.7(a)(3)(vi)

Tables 4-6, 4-8

Information and procedures to enable a person to report a discharge as described in 40 C.F.R. § 112.7(a)(4) Table 4-8, Appendix B

Prediction of direction, rate of flow and total quantity of oil as a result of each type of major equipment failure. § 112.7(b)

Section 5, pgs. 20-21 Table 5-1

Appropriate containment and/or diversionary structures. § 112.7(c) Section 4, pgs. 3-9 Tables 4-1(a), 4-1(b), 4-1(c)

Demonstration of impracticability of secondary containment § 112.7 (d) N/A

Inspections, Test, and Records 40 C.F.R. § 112.7(e)

Inspections and tests performed in accordance with written procedures.

Written procedures and records of inspections and tests signed and kept with Plan for at least three years.

Section 7, pg. 22 Table 7-1

Personnel Training and Discharge Prevention Procedures 40 C.F.R. § 112.7(f)

(1) Oil-handling personnel trained in operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges; discharge procedure protocols; applicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulations; general facility operations; and the contents of the facility SPCC Plan.

Section 8, pg. 24

(2) Designated person responsible for spill prevention. Section 8, pg. 24

(3) Schedule and conduct discharge prevention briefings for oil-handling personnel at least once each year. Section 8, pg. 24

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Security 40 C.F.R. § 112.7 (g)

(1) Each handling, processing or oil storage facility fully fenced entrance gates are locked and/or guarded when the facility is unattended. Section 9, pg. 25

(2) Flow and drain valves that directly discharge out are locked in closed position when not operational. Section 9, pg. 25

(3) Oil pump starter controls locked in “off” position or only accessible to authorized personnel when not in use. N/A

(4) Pipeline loading/unloading connections to aboveground storage tanks capped when not in service. Section 9, pg. 25

(5) Adequate facility lighting to discover spills and prevent vandalism. Section 9, pg. 25

Facility Tank Car and Tank Truck Loading/Unloading Rack 40 C.F.R. § 112.7(h)

(1) Quick drainage systems used in areas without catch basins or treatment facility designed to handle discharges; containment designed to hold at least the maximum capacity of a single compartment of a tank car or tank truck loaded or unloaded at the facility.

N/A

(2) Warning lights, physical barriers, or other measures used provided to prevent truck departure prior to line disconnection. N/A

(3) Inspection of drains and outlets prior to filling and departure of tank cars and trucks. N/A

Risk of a Discharge or Failure Due to Brittle Fracture 40 C.F.R. § 112.7(i)

If a field-constructed aboveground container undergoes a repair, alteration, reconstruction, or a change in, evaluate the container for risk of discharge or failure due to brittle fracture or other catastrophe, and as necessary, take appropriate action.

N/A

Discussion of Conformance with Applicable Requirements 40 C.F.R. § 112.7(j)

Complete discussion of conformance with the applicable requirements and other effective discharge prevention and containment procedures listed in this part or any applicable more stringent State rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Section 11, pg. 25

Facility Drainage 40 C.F.R. § 112.8(b)

(1) Restrain diked drainage areas by valves. N/A

(2) Use of manual open-and-closed drain valves to drain diked areas. N/A

(3) Drainage of un-diked areas into ponds, lagoons and catch basins to retain oil spills.

N/A

(4) Design of in-plant ditches with diversion systems to return spilled oil to facility.

N/A

(5) Engineer facility drainage systems to prevent discharges in case of equipment failure or human error

Section 4, pgs. 10-12 Table 4-2

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SECTION

Bulk Storage Containers 40 C.F.R. § 112.8(c)

(1) Container materials and construction compatible with products stored and conditions or storage Section 4, pg. 3

(2) Adequate and impervious secondary containment for tanks. Tables 4-1(a), 4-1(b), 4-1(c)

(3) Requirements for drainage of diked rainwater bypassing treatment system (valve normally closed, valve opened only during drainage, inspect rainwater, records kept).

N/A

(4) Cathodic protection and regular leak testing for new buried metallic tanks. N/A

(5) Partially buried metallic tanks N/a

(6) Integrity test aboveground containers on a regular schedule and when material repairs are done. Table 7-1

(7) Internal heating coils monitored or treated to prevent leakage N/A

(8) Containers are engineered or updated in accordance with good engineering practices to avoid discharges: High level alarms, high level pump cutoffs, direct signal communication between the container gauge and the pumping station; fast response system for determining the liquid level of each container; regular testing of devices.

Table 4-1

(9) Plant effluent disposal facilities monitored regularly to detect system upsets. N/A

(10) Prompt correction of visible leaks; prompt removal of oil accumulated in diked areas and containment structures. Section 4, pg. 12

(11) Portable tanks are positioned or located to prevent a discharge and have been provided with adequate secondary containment. Section 4, pg. 12

Transfer Operations 40 C.F.R. § 112.8(d)

(1) Cathodic protective coating for buried piping, exposed pipes inspected for corrosion. N/A

(2) Terminal connections on out of service piping capped and marked as to origin. N/A

(3) Pipe supports properly designed. Table 4-1

(4) Aboveground valves and piping inspected regularly, integrity and leak testing conducted for buried piping.

Table 7-1 Appendix B

(5) Aboveground piping protected by notifying vehicular traffic entering facility. N/A

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U. S. COAST GUARD

BASE BOSTON

427 COMMERCIAL STREET

BOSTON, MA 02109

SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURE PLAN

Ref: (a) 40 CFR 110, Discharge of Oil

(b) 40 CFR 112, Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations revised August 18, 2002

(c) 310 CMR 40.0000, Contingency Plan

(d) 527 CMR 9.00 & 10.00, MA Fire Prevention Regulations

1. DISCUSSION. The purpose of this Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan or Plan) is to establish procedures for the prevention and control of discharges of fuel, other petroleum products, oils, or a hazardous materials release and actions to be taken in the event of an oil discharge, fire, explosion, and/or release of hazardous materials to air, soil, or water as required by references (a) through (d).

The provisions of this instruction apply to all personnel assigned to or operating on U. S. Coast Guard Base Boston (Base Boston).

This plan provides for the expeditious control and removal of any harmful quantities of oil discharged in the vicinity of Base Boston. Discharges of oil products, even in very small amounts, can have harmful effects on the marine, aquatic, and terrestrial environment. In response to the potential environmental damage, references (a) and (b) were promulgated under the Clean Water Act. The purpose of these regulations is to prevent harmful quantities of oil products from entering the navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines.

Reference (a) defines "harmful quantities" of oil as that amount which violates applicable water quality standards or causes a film or sheen on the water surface or adjoining shoreline.

Reference (b) establishes the procedures and methods to be used to prevent the discharge of oil.

These requirements apply to facilities that store oil products in excess of 1,320 gallons in one or more containers with a capacity of 55 gallons or greater, underground storage tank capacity in excess of 42,000 gallons, or due to its location, oil spilled at the facility could reasonably be expected to reach navigable waters of the United States.

The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 and COMDTPUB P16480.1 also require entities performing over-water transfers of oil to or from vessels having an onboard storage capacity of 10,500 gal (33 CFR 154 Subpart F) to prepare and submit an approved Facility Response Plan (FRP) to the Captain of the Port (COTP) where the transfer will occur. Units that utilize contractors for direct fueling (truck-to-vessel) or waste removal (vessel-to-truck) operations shall require a copy of the contractor’s approved FRP to be on site and available for review.

This SPCC Plan establishes procedures and identifies equipment, which shall be used to prevent or control releases of fuel and other stored oil products or hazardous waste to the environment. It also describes the necessary actions to be taken in the event of a discharge. A "DISCHARGE", by regulatory definition, includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping of oil no matter where it occurs. For the purpose of this SPCC Plan, discharges of any quantity shall be promptly contained and/or cleaned up.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Commanding Officer (CO) of Base Boston shall ensure:

All personnel who are responsible for oil product storage or transfers are trained in and comply with these SPCC requirements.

All personnel committed and materials/equipment cited herein, are available to ensure this contingency plan is implemented in such a manner that prevents oil from reaching Boston Harbor.

All records and inspection reports required by this SPCC Plan be performed adequately, in a timely manner, and shall be maintained for a minimum of 3 years.

The CO also designates an Emergency Coordinator (EC) who ensures the requirements of this plan are carried out during emergencies, guided by the checklist in Appendix B. Unless otherwise designated by the CO, the EC is responsible for coordinating the spill response actions.

Tenant units with an oil spill or emergency involving an oil product or waste oil shall immediately contact the Base Boston Officer of the Day (OOD) and carry out their own internal emergency procedures. However, the designated Base Boston EC shall act as the overall EC for the facility and will implement this plan as necessary.

At all times, there shall be at least one member of Base Boston physically located at the facility that can serve as EC. The designated Primary EC shall normally be the Base Boston Facilities Engineer. In addition, an alternate EC shall be designated. The primary or alternate EC shall be available at Base Boston during normal working hours. In the case when the primary or alternate EC are not available during normal hours, the OOD shall act as the duty section EC until relieved by either the primary EC or alternate EC. During an emergency, the EC shall ensure that the requirements of this plan are carried out. The primary and alternate EC and OOD shall be aware of the storage locations and types of oil products and waste oils at this facility prior to emergency situations.

The OOD will serve as the initial point of contact for reporting emergencies involving a release or spill of oil. After normal working hours and during weekends and holidays, the OOD shall act as the duty section EC until relieved by either the primary EC or alternate EC.

The Environmental Office of Base Boston shall coordinate overall SPCC compliance and is responsible for routinely reviewing provisions of the SPCC Plan and updating it as required.

Management Approval

The Commander Officer of Base Boston is committed to the prevention of discharges of oil to navigable waters and the environment, and maintains the highest standards for spill prevention, control, and countermeasures through regular review, updating, and implementation of this SPCC Plan.

I have reviewed the recommendations for regulatory compliance as presented in this SPCC Plan.

By virtue of my office, I have authority to approve this document on behalf of Boston Base and to commit the necessary resources to implement the required improvements to comply with existing applicable Federal and State laws. Should funding or other reasons prevent this from occurring, an extension for SPCC Plan implementation will be requested from the Regional Administrator in accordance with 40 CFR 112.3(f).

Best engineering practice recommendations noted herein will be considered and may or may not be implemented depending on the priority of funding available.

Authorized Facility Representative:

Title: C.R. Brick Base Boston Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard

Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________________

3. NON-COMPLIANCE 40 CFR 112.7 (a)(2) [RESERVED] /

Discharge History

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EEA) offers a searchable online data portal identifying waste sites and reported releases of hazardous materials within the state. One release record was listed at 427 Commercial Street in Boston Massachusetts since the 2015 SPCC Plan. Release Tracking Numbers (RTN) were assigned to each incident with a site name. Below is a summary of each incident identified.

Incident RTN 3-0036396 occurred on July 23, 2020 in Boston Harbor at United States Coast Guard (USCG) Base Boston. USCG Vessel Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Seneca reported a release of approximately 13 gallons (amended from 25 gallons) of jet fuel (JP5). The spill of fuel was reported from a bilge pump outlet on the CGC Seneca, and a sheen was observed on the surface water. Reportedly, the sheen dissipated before deployment of boom or absorbent material. MassDEP conducted a site visit on July 27, 2020 and noted the assessment had been conducted and conditions at the time of the assessment were consistent with the report.

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4. FACILITY DESCRIPTION 40 CFR 112.7 (a)(3)

Base Boston is located between 425 and 453 Commercial Street in Boston, Massachusetts, and occupies approximately 11 acres of Boston Harbor waterfront area in the "North End" of Boston.

A Facility location map of Base Boston (Figure 1) and a diagram of the facility (Figure 2) are provided in Appendix A.

The latitude and longitude of Base Boston is: 42 degrees, 22 minutes, 08 seconds North

71 degrees, 03 minutes, 07 seconds West

Base Boston consists of nine major building structures, which represent a total of approximately 413,000 square feet of interior building space. In addition, there are three large piers with a controlling mooring depth of 25 feet and a normal tidal range of approximately 9.5 feet. The Boston Redevelopment Authority has jurisdiction over the waterfront north of Base Boston. The waterfront property south of the facility is privately owned.

Mission. Base Boston serves as the single Deputy Commandant for Mission Support touch point for the support of USCG operations within the First Coast Guard District. Thus, petroleum products (lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids), motor fuels (diesel and gasoline), and paints (epoxy and oil) are used at the facility and are stored in containers whose materials, construction, and storage conditions are compatible with their contents.

Stormwater. A storm drainage system is present at the facility. Stormwater flows off impervious surfaces (buildings, paved areas, etc.) and is directed to outdoor storm drains that discharge to Boston Harbor. Indoor floor drains connect to a sewage collection system that discharges to a municipal sewage treatment plant. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 926120 (Coast Guard) for the facility and associated Standard Industrial Classification code 9621.

Oil Usage and Storage

Base Boston uses and stores oil in bulk storage containers1 and oil-filled operational equipment2, which are defined by the regulations at 40 C.F.R. § 112.2.

Fixed Oil Container Locations. Base Boston has seven bulk oil storage locations where petroleum products are stored in aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) for heating, vessel fueling, and emergency power generation. All fixed locations where oil is used or stored in containers

1 Bulk storage container means any container used to store oil. These containers are used for purposes including, but not limited to, the storage of oil prior to use, while being used, or prior to further distribution in commerce. Oil-filled electrical, operating, or manufacturing equipment is not a bulk storage container.

2 Oil-filled operational equipment refers to equipment with an oil storage container (or multiple containers) in which the oil is present solely to support the function of the apparatus or the device. Oil-filled operational equipment is not considered a bulk storage container and does not include oil-filled manufacturing equipment (flow-through process). Examples of oil-filled operational equipment include, but are not limited to, hydraulic systems, lubricating systems (e.g. those for pumps, compressors and other rotating equipment, including pumpjack lubrication systems), gear boxes, machining coolant systems, heat transfer systems, transformers, circuit breakers, electrical switches, and other systems containing oil solely to enable the operation of the device.

with a capacity of 55 gallons or greater are shown on the Site Plan in Appendix D. Table 4-1, Oil Storage Tanks, and Table 4-1(a), Oil-Filled Operational Equipment, summarize container locations, contents, capacity, discharge controls, and nature of current usage.

In addition, Base Boston has the following oil-filled operating equipment:

1. Two electrical transformers containing mineral oil dielectric fluid (MODF); one outside Building 7 and one outside Building 11, with an oil-containing capacity greater than 55 gallons;

2. Four hydraulic elevators containing hydraulic oil two in Building 1on the 2nd Deck, one on the first floor of Building 14, and one hydraulic elevator in basement of Building 15 with an oil-containing capacity greater than 55 gallons;

3. Two hydraulic trash compactor reservoirs, located adjacent to the trash compactors, which contain less than 55 gallons of oil, which do not have to be covered under this SPCC Plan; and,

4. Six 330-gallon portable totes to hold oily bilge water prior to transferring to trucks for off-site disposal.

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Table 4.1 Oil Storage Tanks

Tank Number 3 6a 6b 7 8a 8b 8c Location Southeast Side

Building 14 Inside

Building 4 Inside

Building 4 Inside

Sand Shed Inside

Building 16 Inside

Building 16 Inside

Building 16 Capacity (gallons) Use

1,000 Marine Fuel

Emergency.

Generator

Emergency.

Generator

Heating

Heating

Heating

Heating

AST (aboveground) AST AST AST AST AST AST AST Tank Construction Steel/Fiberglass Single-wall/Double-wall (DW)

Steel

Single

Double

Tank Contents Diesel Diesel Diesel No. 2 Heating Oil No. 2 Heating Oil No. 2 Heating

Oil No. 2 Heating Oil

Tank Overfill Protection Yes (sump) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tank Overfill Detection Visual Gauge (Yes/No) Audible Alarm (Yes/No) Visual Alarm (Yes/No)

Yes No

No

Tank Lining None None None None high-density polyethylene inner tank high-density polyethylene inner tank high-density polyethylene inner tank Tank Corrosion Protection Concrete Stainless Steel Stainless

Steel Paint Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel

Tank Leak Detection (Alarm, Visual)

Yes Visual

None None None Yes Visual

Yes Visual

Yes Visual

Piping Construction Steel/Copper Single Wall/Double Wall Pressure/Suction

Suction

Suction

Piping Leak Detection (Alarm, Visual)

N/A N/A N/A None None None None

Secondary Containment Containment Capacity Containment Type: Steel/Concrete/None Piping: Single/Double/None Drainage Valve: (Yes/No) Canopy/ Inside Building: (Yes/No/N/A)

>100%

Concrete None

None

None

None

None

None

None Yes Yes

Monthly Avg. Throughput > or < 200 gallons

< 200 < 200 < 200 >200 >200 >200 >200

No. = Number AST = Aboveground Storage Tank

Table 4-1(a). Oil-Filled Operational Equipment

Description Transformer

Transformer

Hydraulic Elevator 1a

Hydraulic Elevator 1b

Hydraulic Elevator 2

Hydraulic Elevator 3

Hydraulic Trash

Compactor

Hydraulic Trash

Compactor Location Outside

Building 7 Outside

Building11 Building1 2nd Deck Elevator Machine

Room

Building 1 2nd Deck Elevator Machine

Room

Building 14 First Floor Elevator Machine

Room

Building 15 Room B03 Elevator Machine

Room

Outside Sand Shed

Outside Sand Shed

Type of Equipment

Electrical Electrical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical

Capacity (gallons)/ Tank Contents

MODF

MODF

Hydraulic

Oil

Hydraulic Oil

Hydraulic Oil

Hydraulic Oil

Unknown Approx. 20-30 Hydraulic Oil

Unknown Approx. 20-30 Hydraulic Oil

Secondary Containment Yes/No?

Description

Outer

Shell

Outer Concrete Shell

Building Floor & Walls

Floor & Walls

Floor & Walls

Floor & Walls

No No

Spill Flow Rate ~2 feet/sec ~2 feet/sec >2 feet/sec under pressure

>2 feet/sec under pressure

>2 feet/sec under pressure

>2 feet/sec under pressure

>2 feet/sec under pressure >2 feet/sec under pressure

Spill Prevention Mechanism

Frequent Visual

Inspection, Secured Area, Setback from

Vehicular Traffic

Frequent Visual

Inspection, Secured Area, Setback from

Vehicular Traffic

Frequent Visual

Inspection, Secured

Area, Annual Maintenance

Frequent Visual

Inspection, Secured Area, Annual Maintenance

Frequent Visual

Inspection, Secured Area, Annual Maintenance

Frequent Visual

Inspection, Secured Area, Annual Maintenance

Frequent Visual

Inspection, Secured Area, Annual Maintenance

Frequent Visual

Inspection, Secured Area, Annual Maintenance

Table 4-1(b). Oil and Hazardous Waste Container Storage

LOCATION

HW

Accumulation Shed Near Building 7

M ax im um n um be r o f d ru m s i n Sh ed

HW

Accumulation

Area B Building 16

HW

Accumulation

Area B Building

Satellite Area 1 Building 8

Satellite Area2 Building 8

Satellite Area 3 Building 8

Satellite Area 4 Building 14

Satellite Area 5 Building 14

Satellite Area 6 Building 14

Satellite Area 7 Building 16

Satellite Area 8 Building 16

Satellite Area 9 Building 16

Satellite Area 10

LOCATION Accumulation Shed Near Building 7

Area B Building 16

Area B Building 16 HVAC ARM ARM IPF PAINT 1 PAINT 2 ANT STA MAT Area B

Bldg. 16 CONTAINER TYPE Drum Drum Tote Drum Pail/Drum Pail/Drum Drum Drum Drum Drum Drum Drum Drum

CAPACITY (Gallons) 55 55 330 35 35 35 55 55 55 55 55 55 55

CONTENTS Lead Rags Lead Rags

Bilge Water

9 Bilge Water Bilge Water Bilge Water Paint Thinner Paint Thinner Bilge Water Waste Oil Bilge Water

Waste Antifreeze 6 Waste Antifreeze Waste Oil Waste Oil Waste Oily Rags Waste Oil Waste Oil

Waste Gasoline 1 Waste Oil Filters

Waste Oil 10 Waste Oily Rags Waste Oil

Waste Oil Filters 4 Gasoline

Waste Oily Rags 10 Waste Oily Rags

USE <90-Day Storage Collection Collection Collection Collection Collection Collection Collection Collection Collection Collection Collection Collection

CONSTRUCTION

Steel/Fiberglass/Plastic Steel Steel Plastic Steel Steel/Plastic Steel/Plastic Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel

CONTAINMENT

Steel/Fiberglass/Plastic Steel Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic

Drainage Valve No No Yes No No No No No No No No No No

Canopy or in Building (Yes, No) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

LEAK DETECTION

Visual, Sump Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual Visual

OVERFILL PROTECTION

(Yes, No) No No Yes No No No No No No No No No No

OVERFILL DETECTION

(Yes, No) No No No No No No No No No No No No No

DISPENSER (Yes, No) No No No No No No No No No No No No No

Table 4-1 (c). Oil and Hazardous Material Container Storage LOCATION HazMin Center

Building 8

M ax im um nu m be r o f dr um s i n

C en te r

HazMin Center Building 8

CONTAINER TYPE Drum Drum CAPACITY (gallons) 55 65

CONTENTS

85W-140 Oil 2 9250 Oil 9250 Oil 4 Antifreeze, Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze, Ethylene

Glycol 2 Hydraulic Oil

Antifreeze, Power Cool

1 Nalcool 2000

Antifreeze, Propylene Glycol

2 P-98 Bilge Cleaner

Caterpillar Coolant 1 SAE 15W-40 Oil

Hydraulic Oil AW-32 2 SAE 40W Oil Hydraulic Oil AW-46 2 Simple Green Meropa 68 Texaco

Oil

Nalcool 2000 2 P-98 Bilge Cleaner 1 R&O 68 Turbine Oil 1 SAE 15W-40 Oil 2 SAE 40W Oil 2 Tellus 46 Oil 1 USE Storage Dispensing

CONSTRUCTION

Steel/Fiberglass/Plastic

Steel Steel

CONTAINMENT

Steel/Fiberglass/Plastic Drainage Valve (Yes, No) Canopy (Yes, No, Not

Applicable)

Plastic Steel No No

Not Applicable Not Applicable

MATERIAL

COMPATIBILITY

Yes Yes

LEAK DETECTION

(Visual, Sump)

Visual Visual

OVERFILL PROTECTION

(Yes, No)

No Yes

OVERFILL DETECTION

(Yes, No)

No No

DISPENSER (Yes, No) No Yes

Vessel Fueling Operations. Base Boston is host to several ships and vessels, which occasionally refuel by means of contractor-owned/operated tank trucks from the piers at Base Boston. In addition, vessels may occasionally transfer waste oil and bilge water to contractor tank trucks for off-site transportation and treatment or recycling. Ship-to-shore or shore-to-ship transfers of oil to those vessels having an onboard storage capacity of greater than 250 barrels (10,500 gallons) are regulated under 33 CFR Parts 154 and 155 and, therefore, are not regulated under the 40 CFR 112 SPCC plan regulations. Base Boston homeported vessels regulated under 33 CFR include the CGC Pendant, CGC Sturgeon, CG-49, Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter (WPCs) 1150-1155. Trained OOD/Watchstanders are on site during fuel transfers.

Under 33 CFR 154.300, an Operations Manual for petroleum transfers is required for marine transportation facilities. These regulations apply to each tank truck that receives or transfers bulk petroleum to a ship or vessel at this facility and are not applicable to Base Boston. Each vessel must ensure that petroleum product contractor tank trucks have an Operations Manual with the truck prior to transfer to or from the truck. Each Operations Manual is reviewed by Sector Boston and, once approved, must be stamped “Examined by the Coast Guard”. Delivery trucks that do not have an approved Operations Manual will be denied access to Base Boston.

Any petroleum product transferred to or from these vessels in non-bulk quantities (e.g. 55-gallon drums) is regulated under 40 CFR 112 and the Base Boston SPCC plan. In addition, any petroleum release from a tank truck passing through Base Boston, on its way to or from one of the vessels, will be responded to in accordance with this SPCC plan.

Hazardous Waste Container Storage. Table 4-1 (b) lists the locations, contents, capacity, discharge controls, and current use for all 55-gallon drums containing hazardous waste. Wastes generated consist primarily of paint waste, used antifreeze, spent batteries, oily bilge water, and used oil (used oil is considered Hazardous Waste in Massachusetts). The hazardous waste accumulation area is a metal containment shed with a single compartment located near Building 7. Hazardous wastes accumulated in up to maximum of thirty-nine 55-gallon drums at satellite accumulation areas are stored on secondary containment pallets prior to transporting to accumulation shed.

Hazardous Materials Container Storage. Table 4-1 (c) lists the locations, contents, capacity, discharge controls, and current use for all 55-gallon drums containing hazardous materials. Up to thirty-nine 55-gallon drums of hazardous materials (i.e., new oil, antifreeze coolant, hydraulic oil, and bilge cleaner) are stored on secondary containment pallets in the Base Boston Hazardous Materials Minimization Center (HazMin Center) located in Building 8. Small quantities of hazardous materials are stored in storage lockers in each shop.

Discharge Prevention 40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(ii)

Routine handling of oil occurs during: (1) transfers of small quantities of products and wastes to and from drums, (2) transfers between Base Boston’s shore-based storage tanks or containers and a commercial delivery truck, and (3) to the vessel tenant commands from a commercial delivery truck. Each of these transfers has the potential to cause a discharge and shall be conducted in a manner to prevent any such discharge of product to the environment. All Base Boston and tenant command personnel who may be involved in performing these types of transfers shall be trained in the proper procedures for each type of transfer as outlined in the Table 4-2, A through C.

Two bulk storage containers with the capacity of 660 gallons each located in Building 4 are located inside an area with concrete secondary containment. One bulk storage container of 1,000 gallons marine fuel located southeast side of Building 14 is a ConVault container with concrete secondary containment. The remaining four bulk storage containers have double-wall construction that provides intrinsic secondary containment. Drainage structures, a diversionary structure, and a storage tank provide containment for spills in the tank loading and fuel dispensing areas, which would prevent any discharge from entering navigable waters. The ASTs are inspected regularly, and inspections shall follow the schedule in accordance with the Steel Tank Institute (STI) SP-001 tank inspection standards. Any leakage from the primary container would be detected through visual inspecting of the interstitial space of the secondary containment tank that is performed on a monthly basis. Any leakage from the secondary shell would be detected visually during the daily inspections performed by authorized USCG personnel.

Table 4-2 Oil Transfer Checklists A. Small Quantity / Small Container Transfers

Ensure spill kit is available. Have absorbent towel available to collect any drips or spills.

Ensure the receiving container has sufficient capacity to hold the transfer quantity.

Verify the receiving container is the correct container for the material.

After completing transfer, remove funnel and properly stow it to prevent drips.

Fully close all drum bungs and container lids.

Check containers and area for drips and clean up if necessary.

If minor drips or spills occur, clean up with absorbent materials and turn in used absorbent to HMC for proper disposal.

If a major spill occurs take immediate action to control the spill using materials available in the spill kit and notify OOD and EC. Initiate additional spill response actions as outlined in this Plan.

B. Shore-Side Oil Transfers / Tank Truck

Pre and Post -Transfer Checks to be Conducted by the Petty Officer/Officer in Charge of the Transfer:

Coordinate scheduling of the transfer operation with Base Boston’s OOD. No more than one fuel oil transfer operation shall be conducted at a time without prior approval from the Base Facilities Engineer. Spill response capabilities are limited at the site and the potential risk generated by conducting more than one fueling operation at a time is considered unacceptable.

The fuel delivery truck driver shall be required to notify the Base Boston’s EC prior to initiating fuel delivery at any of the fuel storage tanks.

The appropriate USCG representative shall accompany the fuel delivery persons to the involved tanks and shall remain at the tank until the process is completed. The purpose of this requirement is to make certain no activity occurs that could dislodge the fill/suction hose from the tank fitting and result in an oil release.

Verify the receiving tank has sufficient capacity. Check gauge or stick dip tank.

Check that a spill kit is available at the transfer location and contents are in working condition. A supply of oil-absorbent pads or similar material shall be on hand during every fuel delivery and waste oil pickup in order to immediately contain and control any minor spills. Review the spill response requirements outlined in this Plan.

Visually inspect all hoses, connections, containers, and tanks to be used in the operation, including the lowermost drain and all outlets of the truck. Ensure hoses have manufacturer’s test pressures and/or initial test date stenciled on them. Prior to pumping, replace any hose that appears damaged, displays excessive wear, or has separations, cracks, or bubbles.

Chock truck wheels to prevent departure before disconnecting hoses.

Station one operator at the pump and one person at the tank to prevent overflows. There shall be constant communication between the operators.

If a leak develops in the hoses, exercise extreme care to secure the pump before closing any isolation valves.

Closing valves first will cause a sudden pressure surge that could rupture lines or connections.

Fuel shall be delivered to a maximum of 90% of the respective storage tank's capacity as determined by the fill gauge or by dipping the tank with a measurement stick.

After the transfer is complete, visually inspect again all connections of tanks and trucks, including the lowermost drain and all outlets of the truck.

If a major spill occurs, take immediate action to control the spill using materials available in the spill kit and notify the OOD and EC. Initiate additional spill response actions as outlined in this Plan Ensure all transfer lines are disconnected prior to removing wheel chocks from the tank truck.

Ensure all transfer equipment is properly stowed.

In the event of a spill that is greater than 55 gallons, employ a spill clean-up contractor.

No full or partially-full tank trucks, including oil drums, shall remain at the facility overnight or outside normal daily work hours without adequate secondary containment.

All oil transfer slips, manifests, and/or Bill of Ladings shall be maintained at the unit for a minimum of three years.

C. Shore to Vessel Petroleum Transfers Vessel Tank or Truck

Pre- and Post -Transfer Checks to be Conducted by the Petty Officer/Officer in Charge of the Transfer:

Follow the same procedures as outlined in Table 4-2B, in addition to the following requirements:

If a contractor tank truck is being used, verify the contractor has an approved Operations Manual for petroleum product transfers with ships and vessels. Tank trucks carrying out these activities are regulated as "mobile facilities" under 33 CFR 154 and must have an Operations Manual for petroleum product transfers with ships and vessels. In addition, each Operations Manual must be reviewed and approved by Sector Boston.

The tenant ship command receiving the fuel delivery or having waste oil removed shall monitor the entire operation and ensure these procedures are followed. To assist in preventing petroleum product and waste oil spills at Base Boston, no "ship to shore" or "shore to ship" transfer with a tank truck will be performed unless the contractor has an approved Operations Manual and the procedures in that Operations Manual are carried out. The Contractor’s failure or refusal to follow these procedures shall be reported to the Base Boston CO and to the Sector Boston OOD?.

Station one operator on the vessel operating the nozzle and taking soundings and one person at the fuel shut-down device. There shall be constant communication between the two operators.

Take any precautions necessary to ensure any fuel spills that occur on the vessel can be contained on the vessel. Measures may include plugging scupper holes and stationing response gear nearby.

The nozzle operator shall hold a rag or absorbent pad under the fueling nozzle to catch any drips while the nozzle is carried between the fueling station and the vessel.

Discharge and Drainage Controls 40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(iii), 40 CFR 112.7(c), 40 CFR 112.8(c)(2, 10)

When the proper procedures described under “Discharge Prevention” are followed, most discharges can be prevented. If a discharge occurs, controls are required to minimize the impact of the discharge on the environment. Tables 4-1(a) through 4-1(c) document the secondary containment and discharge controls that are part of each permanent tank or container system.

All containers and containment areas must be routinely inspected on no less than a monthly frequency. Any defect that results in loss of oil from the container must be promptly corrected or the container removed from service, and excess oil in the containment structure must be removed.

Secondary containment must be provided for the entire capacity of the largest single container, plus sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation with a volume equivalent to 110 percent of the single largest container.

Base Boston’s ASTs are predominantly located inside buildings with one ConVault AST located beneath a metal canopy. Base Boston AST’s are not likely to accumulate rainwater in their secondary containment. Any product that has accumulated within secondary containment shall be removed using the containment’s drainage valve, or suction hose. The individual responsible for conducting the SPCC checklist shall investigate the cause of the release to secondary containment, notify FE of the release and measures taken to correct or/and action plan to correct, and make note of the same in the inspection checklist.

Additional secondary containment and discharge controls are available for other non-permanent activities or containers. Examples of these are construction projects that are temporary or emergency operations that may require the use of additional equipment or containers. All equipment or containers with a capacity 55 gallons or greater of oil products must be provided with sufficient secondary containment to hold 110 percent of the container capacity.

To contain minor discharges from the activity, spill kits containing absorbents materials, such as pads, rags, clays, and drain-blocking mats are located at each satellite accumulation areas identified in Table 4-1 b). The spill kits are generally sufficient to clean up a spill of less than 10 gallons of petroleum oil and contain a larger spill of up to 55 gallons on site with larger spill kits stored in location with larger storage capacity.

Countermeasures 40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(iv)

For situations in which a…