Peterson_SPCC_Plan_Nov_2013.pdf

FINAL

SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURE PLAN

PETERSON AFB, COLORADO

Prepared for:

21 CES/CEI

580 Goodfellow Street

Peterson AFB, Colorado 80914

Prepared by:

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc.

221 Sun Valley Blvd. Suite D

Lincoln, Nebraska 68528

(402) 476-3766

BPA No. W912BV-12-A-0005 BPA Call No. 0001

November 2013

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Table of Contents

Page FOREWARD .............................................................................................................................. F-1

1.0 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Background and Regulatory Requirements ......................................................... 1-2

1.2 Objective and Scope ............................................................................................ 1-3

1.3 Plan Organization................................................................................................. 1-3

1.4 Definitions............................................................................................................ 1-4

1.5 Deviation from Spill Prevention and Planning Requirements ............................. 1-6

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Facility Description .............................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.1 21st Civil Engineer Squadron ............................................................................ 2-14

2.1.2 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron .................................................................... 2-21

2.1.3 21st Operations Support Squadron .................................................................... 2-21

2.1.4 302nd Airlift Wing, Maintenance Squadron ...................................................... 2-21

2.1.5 21st Force Support Squadron ............................................................................. 2-21

2.1.6 Other Organizations ........................................................................................... 2-21

2.1.7 Temporary Onsite Contractors ........................................................................... 2-22

2.2 Storm Water Drainage Receiving Waters .......................................................... 2-22

2.3 Industrial and Domestic Wastewater Drainage .................................................. 2-25

2.4 Natural Resources .............................................................................................. 2-25

3.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................ 3-1

3.1 Key Organizations and Training Requirements ................................................... 3-1

3.1.1 General Roles and Responsibilities ..................................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 Training ................................................................................................................ 3-3

3.2 Organizational Roles and Responsibilities .......................................................... 3-3

3.3 Mutual Aid Agreements ....................................................................................... 3-7

4.0 SPILL PREVENTION AND PLANNING .................................................................. 4-1

4.1 Spill Prevention and Planning Requirements ...................................................... 4-1

4.2 General Spill Prevention Guidelines .................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Prevention of Spills from Storage Tanks, Containers, and Secondary Containment Structures ........................................................................................ 4-4

4.3.1 Drainage Control Diversionary Structures and Containment .............................. 4-4

4.3.2 Bulk Storage Containers and Secondary Containment ........................................ 4-5

4.3.2.1 Container Compatibility with its Contents ....................................................... 4-5

4.3.2.2 Diked Area Construction and Containment Volume for Storage Containers ... 4-5

4.3.2.3 Diked Area Inspection and Drainage of Rainwater .......................................... 4-5

4.3.2.4 Corrosion Protection of Buried Metallic Storage Tanks ................................... 4-6

4.3.2.5 Corrosion Protection of Partially Buried Metallic Storage Tanks .................... 4-8

4.3.2.6 Aboveground Container Periodic Integrity Testing .......................................... 4-8

4.3.2.7 Control of Leaks through Internal Heating Coils ........................................... 4-14

4.3.2.8 Engineered Fail-Safe Features ........................................................................ 4-14

4.3.2.9 Observation of Disposal Facilities for Effluent Discharge ............................. 4-14

4.3.2.10 Visible Oil Leak Corrections from Piping Connections and Gaskets ............. 4-15

4.3.2.11 Appropriate Position of Mobile or Portable Oil Storage Containers .............. 4-15

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4.3.3 Facility Drainage ................................................................................................ 4-16

4.3.3.1 Drainage from Diked Storage Areas ............................................................. 4-16

4.3.3.2 Valves Used on Diked Storage Area ............................................................. 4-16

4.3.3.3 Facility Drainage Systems from Undiked Areas ........................................... 4-16

4.4 Spill Prevention During Fill and Transfer Operations ....................................... 4-16

4.4.1 Facility Tank Car and Truck Loading/Unloading Procedures ........................... 4-16

4.4.2 Secondary Containment for Tank Trucks .......................................................... 4-17

4.4.3 Facility Transfer Operations .............................................................................. 4-18

4.4.3.1 Buried Piping Installation and Protection ..................................................... 4-18

4.4.3.2 Not-In-Service and Standby Service Terminal Connection .......................... 4-18

4.4.3.3 Pipe Support Design ...................................................................................... 4-19

4.4.3.4 Valve and Pipeline Examination ................................................................... 4-19

4.4.3.5 Aboveground Piping Protection from Vehicular Traffic .............................. 4-19

4.5 Evaluation of Field-Constructed ASTs .............................................................. 4-19

4.6 More Stringent State Requirements ................................................................... 4-19

4.7 Underground Storage Tanks .............................................................................. 4-19

4.8 Oil/Water Separators .......................................................................................... 4-20

4.9 Electrical Transformers ...................................................................................... 4-20

4.10 Other Oil-Filled Process Equipment .................................................................. 4-22

4.11 Site Security ....................................................................................................... 4-23

4.11.1 Fencing ............................................................................................................... 4-23

4.11.2 Flow Valves ....................................................................................................... 4-23

4.11.3 Start Controls ..................................................................................................... 4-23

4.11.4 Pipeline Loading and Unloading Operations ..................................................... 4-23

4.11.5 Lighting .............................................................................................................. 4-24

4.12 Inspections and Recordkeeping ......................................................................... 4-24

5.0 SPILL RESPONSE, CONTROL, AND CLEANUP MEASURES ........................... 5-1

5.1 General Spill Response Procedures ..................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Spill Cleanup and Disposal Methods ................................................................... 5-3

5.2.1 Spill Cleaned Up by Responsible Organization ................................................... 5-4

5.2.2 Large Spill Cleanup and Disposal ........................................................................ 5-4

6.0 SPILL REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING ...................................................... 6-1

6.1 General Spill Reporting Requirements ................................................................ 6-1

6.2 Federal, State, and Local Agency Reporting Requirements ................................ 6-1

6.2.1 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Reporting.............................................................................................................. 6-4

6.2.2 Clean Water Act Reporting .................................................................................. 6-4

6.2.3 CDLE-OPS Reporting ......................................................................................... 6-6

6.3 Recordkeeping ..................................................................................................... 6-7

7.0 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................... 7-1

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List of Tables

Page

F-1 Cross-Reference Table ..................................................................................................... F-5 2-1 Oil Storage Containers ..................................................................................................... 2-4 2-2 Oil-Filled Electrical Transformer Inventory .................................................................. 2-15 2-3 Storm Water Drainage Summary ................................................................................... 2-23 3-1 Organizational Roles and Responsibilities for Spill Prevention, Control, Reporting, and Response ................................................................................................................... 3-4 4-1 Spill Prevention Inspection Requirements ....................................................................... 4-2 4-2 General Spill Prevention Guidelines ................................................................................ 4-3 4-3 Secondary Containment Drainage Log ............................................................................ 4-7 4-4 Monthly Storage Tank, Container, and Secondary Containment Inspection Checklist .......................................................................................................................... 4-9 4-5 Spill Prevention Checklist for 55-Gallon Drums and Other Containers of Oil ............. 4-10 4-6 Annual Storage Tank, Container, and Secondary Containment Inspection

Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 4-11 4-7 Shop-fabricated AST Integrity Test Requirements ........................................................ 4-13 4-8 Oil-Filled Transformer and Process Equipment Inspection Checklist .......................... 4-22 5-1 On Site Spill Checklist ..................................................................................................... 5-3 5-2 Responsible Organization Spill Control and Cleanup Checklist ..................................... 5-4 5-3 Potential Spill Cleanup Contractors ................................................................................. 5-5 6-1 Spill Reporting Agencies ................................................................................................. 6-2 6-2 Reportable Quantities for Hazardous Substance Spills as Defined in 40 CFR 302 and 40 CFR 117 ........................................................................................... 6-5

List of Figures

2-1 SPCC Plan Map ............................................................................................................... 2-3 2-2 Oil-filled Container Location Map (oversized) ............................................................. 2-13 2-3 Electrical Transformer Location Map ............................................................................ 2-20 2-4 Storm Water Drainage Map ........................................................................................... 2-24 5-1 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Flowchart .................................................... 5-2

List of Appendices

A SPCC Plan Amendment Log B Site-Specific SPCC Plan Data C Oil Spill Contingency Plan D Peterson AFB Release Reporting Form E Compliance Recommendations and Good Management Practice Recommendations

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Acronym List

AAFES Army and Air Force Exchange Service AFB Air Force Base AFS Air Force Station AFSPC Air Force Space Command AGE Aerospace Ground Equipment AMDS Aerospace Medicine Squadron API American Petroleum Institute AST Aboveground Storage Tank AW Airlift Wing CAS Chemical Abstracts Service CC Commander CCR Colorado Code of Regulations CDLE Colorado Department of Labor and Employment CEF Fire Protection Flight CEI Civil Engineer Installation Management CEMP Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan CEOIU Liquid Fuels Maintenance Shop CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act CES Civil Engineer Squadron CEX Readiness Flight CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONS Contracting Squadron DOC U.S Department of Commerce DOT U.S Department of Transportation EIR Environmental Incident Report EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act FAA Federal Aviation Administration FCU Federal Credit Union FSS Force Support Squadron GOV Government-owned vehicle HAZCOM Hazard Communication HAZMAT Hazardous Materials HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response HRT HAZMAT Response Team HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning ID Identification JP-8 Jet Propulsion Fuel kVA Kilo Volt-Ampere LEPC Local Emergency Planning Committee LGRF Fuels Management Office LGRV Maintenance Shop

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Acronym List (continued)

LRS Logistics Readiness Squadron MOGAS Motor Vehicle Gasoline MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet MXG Maintenance Squadron NA Not Applicable NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NORAD North American Aerospace Defense Command NORTHCOM Northern Command NOTU Naval Ordnance Test Unit NRC National Response Center OPA Oil Pollution Act OPS Division of Oil and Public Safety OSS Operations Support Squadron OWS Oil/water separator PCB Polychlorinated biphenyl POL Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants POV Personally-owned vehicle PPE Personal Protective Equipment RQ Reportable Quantity SCT Spill Cleanup Team SFO Senior Fire Official SGPB Bioenvironmental Engineering SMDC/ARSTRAT U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/U.S. Army Forces Strategic Command SPCC Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure SPCC Plan Peterson AFB Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan SRC Spill Responders/Contractors SW Space Wing TDTC Testing Detachment Testing Center U.S. United States UST Underground Storage Tank

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Professional Engineer Certification

This Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan is based on fieldwork conducted by URS Group, Inc. on 10-12 December 2007, 15 January 2008 and 24 January 2008, a Professional Engineer site visit was conducted in November 2008 and information provided by Peterson AFB on or before 30 September 2008.

I hereby certify that I (or my agent) have visited and examined the facility, and being familiar with the provisions of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 112 attest that this SPCC Plan has been prepared in accordance with good engineering practices, including consideration of applicable industry standards, and with the requirements of the SPCC rules (40 CFR 112). I also certify that procedures for required inspections and testing have been established, and, this SPCC Plan is adequate for this facility.

Eric Farrington, P.E.

Name of Professional Engineer

License Number: 38863

State: Colorado

Seal:

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An additional site visit was conducted by a Professional Engineer from Resource Geoscience, Inc. on 7 January 2010 for the purpose of examining and certifying the SPCC updates described in the Amendment Log, located in Appendix A of this document.

Amendments include any change in facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that materially affects the facility’s potential to discharge oil. Changes that meet this definition include, but are not limited to, adding new tanks, modifying secondary containment structures, and installing new piping systems. Entries into the log will indicate a general description of the changes that were made to the facility, including plan section and page numbers, and the name and signature of the person making the changes. A new certification page will be signed, sealed, and inserted into this plan to complete the amendment process.

I hereby certify that I (or my agent) have visited and examined the storage tanks referred to in the January 2010 Amendment Log, and being familiar with the provisions of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 112 attest that the amendments made to this SPCC Plan are accurate; and have been accomplished in accordance with good engineering practices, including consideration of applicable industry standards, and with the requirements of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules (40 CFR 112). I also certify that the new site-specific SPCC Plan Data for each of the new storage tank sources contains proper procedures for required inspections and testing. With these amendments incorporated this SPCC Plan is therefore deemed adequate for this facility.

Thomas Lewis, P.E.

Name of Professional Engineer

License Number:

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An additional site visit was conducted by URS Group, Inc. on 1-2 September 2010 for the purpose of examining and certifying the SPCC updates described in the Amendment Log, located in Appendix A of this document.

Amendments include any change in facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that materially affects the facility’s potential to discharge oil. Changes that meet this definition include, but are not limited to, adding new tanks, modifying secondary containment structures, and installing new piping systems. Entries into the log will indicate a general description of the changes that were made to the facility, including plan section and page numbers, and the name and signature of the person making the changes. A new certification page will be signed, sealed, and inserted into this plan to complete the amendment process.

I hereby certify that I (or my agent) have visited and examined the storage tanks referred to in the February 2011 Amendment Log, and being familiar with the provisions of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 112 attest that the amendments made to this SPCC Plan are accurate; and have been accomplished in accordance with good engineering practices, including consideration of applicable industry standards, and with the requirements of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules (40 CFR 112). I also certify that the revised site-specific SPCC Plan Data for each of storage tank sources contains proper procedures for required inspections and testing. With these amendments incorporated this SPCC Plan is therefore deemed adequate for this facility.

Diane D. McCarty, P.E.

Name of Professional Engineer Signature of Professional Engineer/Date

License Number: 43414

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An additional site visit was conducted by URS Group, Inc. on September 8, 2011 for the purpose of examining and certifying the SPCC updates described in the Amendment Log, located in Appendix A of this document.

Amendments include any change in facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that materially affects the facility’s potential to discharge oil. Changes that meet this definition include, but are not limited to, adding new tanks, modifying secondary containment structures, and installing new piping systems. Entries into the log will indicate a general description of the changes that were made to the facility, including plan section and page numbers, and the name and signature of the person making the changes. A new certification page will be signed, sealed, and inserted into this plan to complete the amendment process.

I hereby certify that I (or my agent) have visited and examined the storage tanks referred to in the January 2012 Amendment Log, and being familiar with the provisions of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 112 attest that the amendments made to this SPCC Plan are accurate; and have been accomplished in accordance with good engineering practices, including consideration of applicable industry standards, and with the requirements of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules (40 CFR 112). I also certify that the revised site-specific SPCC Plan Data for each of storage tank sources contains proper procedures for required inspections and testing. With these amendments incorporated this SPCC Plan is therefore deemed adequate for this facility.

Diane D. McCarty, P.E.

Name of Professional Engineer Signature of Professional Engineer/Date

License Number: 43414

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FOREWORD

This document comprises the Peterson Air Force Base (AFB) Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan). It has been prepared to conform with the requirements of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 112 and the Oil Pollution Act. This SPCC Plan documents the procedures for the prevention, response, control, and reporting of spills of oil at Peterson AFB. This document applies to all organizations and contractors at Peterson AFB with the exception of construction and other contractors with temporary operations at Peterson AFB who are required to develop and implement their own SPCC Plans if oil storage capacity exceeds SPCC thresholds.

All spill incidents, regardless of whether or not they can be handled by the individual(s) that discovered or caused the spill, must immediately be reported to the Fire

Department using 911 as the telephone contact number.

Specific roles, responsibilities, and procedures are included in the body of this document.

Plan Review and Amendment

Original Date of Plan: January 2009

Date of Last Management Plan Review:

Date of Last Update of Amendments:

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5-Year Plan Review

In accordance with 40 CFR 112.5(b), a responsible official of Peterson AFB will review and evaluate this SPCC Plan at least once every 5 years. As a result of this review, non-technical changes will be made to the plan to ensure that the document is up-to-date. Such non-technical changes may include updating contact names, phone numbers, or addresses. Such non-technical changes do not require recertification by a professional engineer. In order to document the 5-year management review, the storage tank program manager must complete the information below:

Review Dates Representative or

Designee Name and Title

Signature Plan

Amended (Yes or No)

1.

2.

3.

Plan Amendment

This SPCC Plan shall be amended and recertified by a Professional Engineer within 6 months of a reportable spill if required by the Environmental Protection Agency or State oil pollution control agency (40 CFR 112.4). The amendment shall include more effective spill prevention and control technology that will significantly reduce the likelihood of a spill event. The plan will also be amended after any change in facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that materially affects the facility’s potential to discharge oil. Changes that meet this definition include, but are not limited to, adding new tanks, modifying secondary containment structures, and installing new piping systems.

As required, any such amendments to this SPCC Plan shall be noted on the Amendment Log included as Appendix A of this SPCC Plan. Entries into the log will indicate a general description of the changes that were made to the facility, the corresponding changes that were made to the SPCC Plan, including plan section and page numbers, and the name and signature of the person making the changes. A new certification page will be signed, sealed, and inserted into this plan to complete the amendment process.

Amendments will be implemented as soon as possible, but not later than six months following the preparation of any amendment.

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Applicability of Substantial Harm Criteria

In accordance with 40 CFR 112.20 and 40 CFR 112 Appendix C, a certification that the substantial harm criteria does not apply to Peterson AFB is provided on the following page.

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This SPCC Plan has been prepared in accordance with 40 CFR 112 and is organized as specified in the aforementioned regulation. Table F-1 is a cross-reference table that provides the location of the requirements listed in 40 CFR 112 and the equivalent requirements in this Plan. Site-specific information for each oil storage facility at Peterson AFB necessary to demonstrate conformance with the appropriate SPCC requirements is included in Appendix B.

Table F-1. Cross-Reference Table

SPCC Rule Citation Description of Rule Section

§112.3(d) Professional engineer certification Forward §112.3(e) Copy of Plan maintained at the facility and available to EPA 1.0 §112.4 Discharge reporting requirements and plan amendment 6.0 §112.5 SPCC Plan review, evaluation, and amendment requirements Forward, Appendix A §112.6 Qualified facility plan requirements 1.1 §112.7 Management commitment certification Forward §112.7(a) General requirements

Discussion of facility’s conformance with rule requirements 1.0-7.0 Discussion of deviation from applicable requirements 1.5 Facility characteristics that must be described in the Plan (including facility diagram)

4.0, 5.0, 6.0 Figure 2-2, Appendix B

Spill reporting information in the Plan 6.0 Emergency procedures 5.0

§112.7(b) Discharge analysis 2.2, Table 2-2, Appendix B

§112.7(c) Secondary containment 4.3.1, Appendix B

§112.7(d) Contingency planning for facilities where installation of containment and/or diversionary structures is “not practicable”

4.3.2

§112.7(e) Inspections, tests, and records 4.12, 4.3.2.6 §112.7(f) Personnel, training, and discharge prevention procedures 3.1 §112.7(g) Security 4.11 §112.7(h) Loading/unloading 4.4, Appendix

B §112.7(i) Brittle fracture evaluation requirements for field-constructed aboveground storage tanks 4.5

§112.7(j) Conformance with State requirements 4.6 §112.7(k) Qualified oil-filled operational equipment 2.1.1, 4.9, 4.10, 5.0, and Appendix C

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Table F-1. Cross-reference Table (continued)

SPCC Rule Citation Description of Rule Section

§112.8(a) General and specific discharge prevention and containment requirements

1.0 to 7.0, Appendix B

§112.8(b) Facility Drainage 4.3.3, Appendix B

§112.8(c) Bulk storage containers 4.3.2, Appendix B

§112.8(c)(1) Container compatibility with its contents 4.3.2.1 §112.8(c)(2) Diked area construction and containment volume 4.3.2.2 §112.8(c)(3) Diked area inspection and drainage of rainwater 4.3.2.3 §112.8(c)(4) Corrosion protection of buried metallic storage tanks 4.3.2.4 §112.8(c)(5) Corrosion protection of partially buried metallic storage tanks 4.3.2.5 §112.8(c)(6) Aboveground container periodic integrity testing 4.3.2.6 §112.8(c)(7) Control of leaks through internal heating coils 4.3.2.7 §112.8(c)(8) Engineered fail-safe features 4.3.2.8 §112.8(c)(9) Observation of disposal facilities for effluent discharges 4.3.2.9 §112.8(c)(10) Visible oil leak corrections from piping connections and gaskets. 4.3.2.10 §112.8(c)(11) Appropriate position of mobile or portable oil storage containers. 4.3.2.11 §112.8(d) Facility transfer operations, pumping, and facility process 4.4.3, Appendix B §112.12 Animal fats and oils and greases, fish and marine mammal oils, and vegetable oils.

Appendix B

§112.20 Certification of substantial harm determination. Forward NA = Not Applicable SPCC = Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure SPCC Plan = Peterson AFB Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Peterson AFB Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan) documents the procedures for the prevention, response, control, and reporting of spills of oil at Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado Springs, Colorado. This plan serves as a guide for personnel and organizations that are responsible for ensuring that measures are taken to prevent and contain spills and leaks of oil in accordance with 40 CFR 112 and 7 Colorado Code of Regulations

(CCR) 1101-14.

This SPCC Plan comprises Annex G of the Peterson AFB Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). The Peterson AFB CEMP establishes procedures and guidance for Peterson AFB personnel to handle hazardous materials and petroleum products in the event of an accidental discharge, spill, or leak. The CEMP identifies potential hazards, details emergency action procedures, including response functions and support organizations, and describes reporting and investigative follow up procedures for a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incident.

This SPCC Plan contains the following information:

A general description of the installation as it pertains to spill prevention, control, and response;

An inventory of the storage, handling, and transfer facilities that could potentially produce a significant spill of oil;

Roles and responsibilities for spill detection and prevention for organizations that use or store oil;

Roles and responsibilities for personnel and organizations involved in coordinating and participating in the response to spills of oil;

SPCC training requirements for oil handling personnel; and Reporting procedures and recordkeeping requirements for spills. For reference purposes, reporting requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) are also included.

According to 40 CFR 112, oil is defined as follows:

Oil – oil of any kind or in any form, including, but not limited to: fats, oils or greases of animal, fish, or marine mammal origin; vegetable oils, including oils from seeds, nuts, fruits, or kernels; and, other oils and greases, including petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, synthetic oils, mineral oils, oil refuse, or oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil.

Peterson AFB stores and uses various materials that are defined as oils. These include but are not limited to diesel fuel, gasoline, JP-8 fuel, mineral oil, lube oil, hydraulic fluid, used oil, oily

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Key components of this facility-wide SPCC Plan are included in the site-specific SPCC Plan that has been compiled for each individual building or area at Peterson AFB where oil is stored or used in containers or processing equipment equal to or greater than 55 gallons. The site-specific SPCC Plan is located in Appendix B and contains the following information:

An inventory of oil that is located at storage, handling, and transfer facilities;

A site map identifying the location of oil stored at each facility;

A description of countermeasures and equipment available for diversion and containment of spills for each facility listed in the inventory; and Site-specific guidelines for spill prevention, response, and control.

Professional Engineer recommendations describing site-specific and facility-wide action items required to validate the SPCC Plan and to meet the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SPCC compliance standards as specified in 40 CFR 112 are contained in the SPCC Compliance Issues and Good Management Practice Recommendations table located in Appendix E.

A copy of this Plan is maintained at the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron/Installation Management Flight (21 CES/CEI) office and is available to the EPA Regional Administrator for on-site review during normal working hours.

1.1 Background and Regulatory Requirements

Oil pollution prevention regulations in 40 CFR 112 require the preparation and implementation of SPCC Plans for all non-transportation related facilities that store oil in excess of specific quantities [an aggregate aboveground container capacity greater than 1,320 gallons (only containers greater than or equal to 55 gallons are counted), or completely buried storage capacity greater than 42,000 gallons] and that have discharged or could reasonably be expected to discharge oil into navigable waters of the U.S. or its adjoining shorelines. Underground storage tanks (USTs) that are subject to all the technical requirements of 40 CFR Part 280 or a State program approved under 40 CFR Part 281 are exempt from SPCC regulations, except that these USTs must be marked on a facility diagram. Because Peterson AFB stores more than 1,320 gallons of oil above ground and a spill could reach navigable waters of the U. S., the facility is subject to the SPCC regulations. Since Peterson AFB has an aggregate aboveground storage capacity greater than 10,000 gallons, a Professional Engineer must certify the plan and any technical amendments.

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The SPCC plan requirements pertaining to site description and spill prediction [40 CFR 112.7(a) and 112.7(b)] are addressed in Section 2.0 and Appendix B. The SPCC plan requirements pertaining to appropriate spill prevention and containment and procedures [40 CFR 112.7(c)] are addressed in Sections 4.0 and Appendix B.

In addition, the SPCC Plan will be amended if there has been a change in facility design that affects possible oil discharge.

1.2 Objective and Scope

This SPCC Plan outlines the criteria established by Peterson AFB to prevent, respond to, control, and report spills of oil. Various types and quantities of oil are stored, transported, and handled throughout the installation to support the operations of Peterson AFB. The primary objective of this SPCC Plan is to serve as a guide for installation personnel that are responsible for the prevention, response, control, and reporting of spills of oil.

This SPCC Plan describes both the facility-wide and site-specific approach for preventing and addressing spills. This document serves as the primary guidance for assigning responsibility for the prevention and proper response to spills of oil and supersedes all SPCC Plan versions previously developed for Peterson AFB.

1.3 Plan Organization

This SPCC Plan has been organized to address both the facility-wide and site-specific strategy for the prevention, response, control, and reporting of spills at Peterson AFB, and includes the following elements:

Section 1.0 provides an overview of the SPCC Plan;

Section 2.0 provides general information on the installation including its mission, location, and configuration of installation facilities and infrastructure, storm water drainage receiving waters, natural resources, and possible spill migration pathways;

Section 3.0 describes the roles and responsibilities of key organizations involved with implementing this SPCC Plan and executing spill prevention, response, control, and reporting activities;

Section 4.0 contains spill prevention procedures and spill response planning requirements;

Section 5.0 contains spill response, control, and cleanup procedures;

Section 6.0 describes reporting requirements for releases;

Section 7.0 contains a summary of SPCC compliance issues and good management practice recommendations;

Appendix A contains an SPCC Plan Amendment Log;

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Appendix B provide site-specific information for each oil storage, handling, and transfer facility, typically with at least 55 gallons of oil in a single container;

Appendix C contains an oil spill contingency plan meeting the requirements of 40

CFR 109;

Appendix D contains a Peterson AFB Environmental Incident Report; and

Appendix E contains the Compliance Recommendations and Good Management Practice Recommendations.

1.4 Definitions

The definitions in this SPCC Plan are the same as those provided in 40 CFR 112 and/or in the Peterson AFB CEMP. Where appropriate, a regulatory reference has been provided in parentheses, immediately following the definition.

Bulk Storage Container. Any container used to store oil used for the 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 (40 CFR 112.2).

Completely Buried Tank. Any container completely below grade and covered with earth, sand, gravel, asphalt, or other material. Containers in vaults, bunkered tanks, or partially buried tanks are considered aboveground storage containers for the purposes of 40 CFR 112.2 (40 CFR 112.2).

Discharge. Includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping of oil, but excludes discharges in compliance with a permit under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act or Section 13 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899. (40 CFR 112.2).

Facility. Any mobile or fixed, onshore or offshore building, structure, installation, equipment, pipe, or pipeline used in oil storage, oil processing, oil transfer, oil distribution, and waste treatment, or in which oil is used. The boundaries of a facility depend on several site-specific factors, including, but not limited to, the ownership or operation of buildings, structures, and equipment on the same site and the types of activity at the site (40 CFR 112.2).

Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments. Areas identified by their legal designation or by evaluations of Area Committees (for planning) or members of the Federal Incident Commander’s spill response structure (during responses). These areas include wetlands, National and State parks, critical habitats for endangered or threatened species, wilderness and natural resource areas, marine sanctuaries and estuarine reserves, conservation areas, preserves, wildlife areas, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, recreational areas, national forests, federal and state lands that are research national areas, heritage program areas, land trust areas, and historical and archaeological sites and parks. These areas may include unique habitats such as aquaculture sites and agricultural surface water intakes, bird nesting areas, critical biological resources areas, designated migratory routes, and designated seasonal habitats (40 CFR 112.2).

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HAZMAT. Any material or combination of materials that poses substantial actual or potential hazard to human health or living organisms. Materials considered to be hazardous are listed in 49 CFR 172.101 or 40 CFR 302.4 and include petroleum-based products, hazardous substances, and hazardous wastes.

All Hazards Response Planning Team. The All Hazards Response Planning Team is a subcommittee to the Emergency Management Working Group Chaired by 21MSG/CC. The All Hazards Response Planning Team is chaired by 21 CES/CEX and is represented by CE Installation Management (CEI), CE Readiness (CEX), Fire Department (CEF), 21 Aero Medical Squadron, Liquid Fuels Management, and Staff Judge Advocate. 21 CEX and CEI will coordinate review of this plan.

HAZMAT Release. The spilling, releasing, discharging, placing, percolating, draining, pumping, leaking, seeping, emitting, disposing, bypassing, or other escaping of a hazardous material into the air, water, subsurface water, or onto the ground.

Level I Incident. Any HAZMAT release which can be controlled, cleaned-up, and disposed of by the using organization. The incident is confined to a small area and only evacuation of the immediate area is required. A volume of less than 55 gallons is considered a small spill and typically requires only a Level I HAZMAT response.

Level II Incident. A HAZMAT release beyond the using organization’s capabilities involving a greater hazard or a larger area that could be a potential threat to life or property and that may require a limited evacuation of the surrounding area.

Level III Incident. A HAZMAT release involving a severe hazard or large area that poses an extreme threat to life and property and may require a large-scale medical evacuation, or an incident requiring the expertise or resources of the county, state, federal or private agencies.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). A compilation of information required under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard on the identity of hazardous chemicals, health and physical hazards, exposure limits, and precautions. The Federal Hazard Communication Standard is cited in 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Navigable Waters. Navigable waters of the United States means ``navigable waters’’ as defined in section 502(7) of the FWPCA, and includes: (1) All navigable waters of the United States, as defined in judicial decisions prior to passage of the 1972 Amendments to the FWPCA (Pub. L.

92-500), and tributaries of such waters; (2) Interstate waters; (3) Intrastate lakes, rivers, and streams which are utilized by interstate travelers for recreational or other purposes; and (4) Intrastate lakes, rivers, and streams from which fish or shellfish are taken and sold in interstate commerce.

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Oil. Oil of any kind or in any form, including, but not limited to, fats, oils, or greases of animal, fish, or marine mammal origin; vegetable oils, including oils from seeds, nuts, fruits, or kernels;

and other oils and greases, including petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, synthetic oils, mineral oils, oil refuse, or oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil (40 CFR 112.2).

Incident Commander. The Senior Fire Official (SFO) and person designated to coordinate the hazardous materials emergency response efforts related to a HAZMAT release or spill.

Permanently Closed. Any container or facility for which (1) all liquid and sludge has been removed from each container and connecting line; and (2) all connecting lines and piping have been disconnected from the container and blanked off, all valves (except for ventilation valves) have been closed and locked, and conspicuous signs have been posted on each container stating that it is a permanently closed container and noting the date of closure (40 CFR 112.2).

Reportable Quantity (RQ). The release of a threshold quantity of a hazardous substance requiring notification under 40 CFR 302. For any hazardous substance, the RQ is that listed in the “Final RQ” column of Table 302.4 in 40 CFR 302. For an Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Extremely Hazardous Substance, the reported quantity is that listed in the “Reportable Quantity” column of Appendix A or Appendix B of 40

CFR 355.

SPCC Plan. Document required by 40 CFR Part 112.3 that details the equipment, manpower, procedures, and steps to prevent, control, and provide adequate countermeasures to a discharge (40 CFR 112.2); a written description of the facility’s compliance with 40 CFR 112.

Storage Capacity. The shell capacity of a tank or container (40 CFR 112.2).

1.5 Deviation from Spill Prevention and Planning Requirements

SPCC rules allow a facility to deviate from certain requirements in 40 CFR 112 Subparts A, B, and C if equivalent environmental protection by some other means of spill prevention, control, or countermeasure is provided. The reasons for nonconformance must be described in the plan as well as alternate methods and how equivalent environmental protection will be achieved. A deviation from the engineered fail-safe features requirements of 40 CFR 112.8(c)(8) for transfers of oil from 55-gallon drums at Peterson AFB is described in Section 4.3.2.8. No other deviations from SPCC requirements are described in this SPCC Plan.

Under 40 CFR 112.7(d), an oil spill contingency plan and written commitment of manpower, equipment, and materials required to expeditiously control and remove discharged oil is required where the installation of containment or diversionary structures is determined to be not practicable. This requirement is not applicable at Peterson AFB because the intent is to provide all bulk oil storage containers at Peterson AFB with containment or diversionary structures to prevent discharges from reaching navigable waters. However, an oil spill contingency plan has been developed to meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112.7(k)(2) because secondary containment

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2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

This section presents a description of Peterson AFB, including its location and geographic setting, organizations within Peterson AFB involved in the storage of oil, the storm water collection and drainage system, and natural resources.

2.1 Facility Description

Peterson AFB is located approximately 7 miles east of downtown Colorado Springs, in El Paso County, Colorado. The main entrance is east of the junction of Airport Road and South Powers Boulevard. Peterson AFB is divided into administrative support areas, mission support areas, personnel housing, and a limited aircraft support area for assigned and transient aircraft.

Peterson AFB comprises approximately 1,278 acres: 184 acres owned by the US Air Force and 1,094 acres leased from the City of Colorado Springs. The developed area, known as “Peterson Main,” consists of approximately 1,022 acres, and the remaining area, referred to as “Peterson East,” consists of approximately 256 acres. Figure 2-1 depicts Peterson AFB and the surrounding area.

Current land uses surrounding Peterson AFB consist of the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to the south, commercial and industrial uses to the west, and residential and commercial land uses to the north. The area northeast and east of Peterson AFB is largely undeveloped. This area is master planned for an integrated community with a variety of land uses, including residential, light industrial, commercial/office, and open space.

The 21st Space Wing (21 SW) is headquartered at Peterson AFB. The primary mission of the Wing is to conduct and support worldwide missile warning and space control to unified commanders and combat forces worldwide. The 21 SW accomplishes its mission through a network of command and control units and ground and space-based sensors operated by geographically separated units around the world. Along with Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station (AFS), Peterson AFB provides operating support to: Northern Command (NORTHCOM), U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/U.S. Army Forces Strategic Command (SMDC/ARSTRAT), and Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).

Other tenants include the 302nd Airlift Wing (an Air Force Reserve unit flying C-130 aircraft), the 200th Airlift Squadron, the 311th Airlift Squadron, and the 554th Information Operations Group. As host wing for the Peterson Complex, 21 SW provides complete installation support services for Peterson AFB and Cheyenne Mountain AFS, and certain support functions for Schriever AFB.

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Approximately 11,680 military and civil service employees work at Peterson AFB. In addition, approximately, 4,200 contract employees, and non-appropriated-fund personnel including Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) personnel work at Peterson AFB.

There are six primary organizations at Peterson AFB that engage in the storage and/or use of oil and that are discussed in this SPCC Plan. These organizations are briefly described in Sections

2.1.1 through 2.1.7. As shown on Figure 2-1, buildings that are highlighted are locations at which oil storage and handling occurs. Refer to Table 2-1 for a complete list of tanks and containers and associated building locations, capacities, and materials stored. With regard to oil stored in 55-gallon drums, the list reflects the primary storage areas where 55-gallon drums are most frequently located and an estimated container quantity. Figure 2-2 provides a map depicting the locations of containers at Peterson AFB. Site-specific information associated with these buildings is provided in Appendix B.

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Table 2-1. Oil Storage Containers

Building No.

Building Name

Tank Designation

Tank Capacity

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Container Type

Material Stored

1 Space Command Headquarters Building 1-1 50 Aboveground Day

Tank Diesel Fuel

1 Space Command Headquarters Building 1-2 4,000

Exempted Underground Generator Tank

Diesel Fuel

1 Space Command Headquarters Building 1-3 290 Aboveground Tank Waste Cooking

Oil

1 Space Command Headquarters Building 1-4 375 Hydraulic Elevator

(125 gal ea) Hydraulic Fluid

2 Northern Command Headquarters 2-1 1,500 Aboveground Generator Tank Diesel Fuel

2 Northern Command Headquarters 2-2 1,500 Aboveground Generator Tank Diesel Fuel

2 Northern Command Headquarters 2-3 1,500 Aboveground Tank Diesel Fuel

2 Northern Command Headquarters 2-4 1,100 Aboveground Generator Tank Diesel Fuel

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