SOP_AST

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS BASE

BOX 555015

CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA 92055-5015

SOP_AST ENVSEC/413

21 Oct 2009

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Subj: ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

Ref: (a) MCO P5090.2A

(b) MCB Camp Pendleton Integrated Contingency Plan

Encl: (1) AST Weekly Monitoring Record

(2) AST Requirements

1. Situation. The references establish operating and maintenance requirements for the use of aboveground storage tanks that contain petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) products or hazardous waste. This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) establishes policy, responsibilities, and local guidance to promote a compliant Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Program at Camp Pendleton.

2. Mission

a. General. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton is committed to ensuring that the mission of providing for the nation’s defense is accomplished in a manner consistent with national environmental policies. Commands, units, activities, and organizations located aboard MCB Camp Pendleton will properly manage aboveground storage tank sites per the requirements of this SOP.

b. Policy

(1) This SOP applies to management of MCB Camp Pendleton’s AST systems which must comply with the regulations set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the State of California, and the County of San Diego, as well as reference (a) and (b). These regulations encompass AST construction standards, operation methods, closure requirements, and corrective actions for releases to the environment.

(2) The Assistant Chief of Staff, Environmental Security (AC/S ES) promulgates specific guidance and information regarding Base AST environmental requirements through the Spill Prevention and Planning (SP2) Branch.

3. Execution

a. Intent and Concept of Operations

(1) Intent

(a) Purpose. To ensure all of Camp Pendleton’s AST systems comply with statutory requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and ICP .

(b) Key Tasks

1 Comply with applicable AST laws and regulations.

2 Clearly delineate accountability, responsibility, and authority to maintain and operate ASTs.

3 Prevent the interruption of AST operations by environmental regulators.

(c) End State

1 ASTs comply with applicable laws and regulations.

2 ASTs properly permitted and maintained.

3 AST operations are not interrupted by faulty equipment or permit violations.

(2) Concept of Operations. MCB Camp Pendleton AC/S ES, is responsible for the development of environmental policy and regulatory liaison to assist AST owners and operators in complying with the references.

b. Subordinate Element Missions

(1) All Assistant Chiefs of Staff, MCB Camp Pendleton. Ensure all military personnel, civilians, and contractors operating AST systems aboard Camp Pendleton comply with the requirements of this Order.

(2) Assistant Chief of Staff, Environmental Security.

(a) Provide tank operator training and acquisition of all operating permits for those ASTs owned and operated by the Base.

(b) Conduct liaison with all regulatory agencies on behalf of Camp Pendleton and develop policy.

(c) Provide guidance on compliance requirements associated with existing and emerging environmental requirements.

(3) Assistant Chief of Staff, Facilities

(a) Provide contract means and funding for certified repairs, upgrades, and maintenance of AST systems classified or classifiable as Class 2 real property owned by the Base.

(b) Per reference (b), perform maintenance and repair of deficiencies for all Class 2 real property tanks, not including Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) tanks.

(c) Implement repairs only through California State certified technicians.

(d) Monitor and document all tanks operated by the Facilities Maintenance Department utilizing enclosure (1).

(4) Unit Commanding Officers. Assign personnel responsible for AST operations in writing and ensure they:

(a) Operate AST systems in compliance with the references.

(b) Prepare and maintain an Operator’s Handbook for all AST sites, and assign in writing, a minimum of three (3) individuals to carry out daily operations.

(c) Complete the AC/S ES Tank Operator Training Course within three (3) months of assignment, and on-the-job training within thirty (30) days of assignment.

(d) Follow established standard operating procedures.

(e) Ensure monitoring and documentation are performed as prescribed in the AC/S ES Tank Operator Training Course. Hazardous waste ASTs must be monitored each operational day. ASTs containing product material must be monitored weekly. Facility emergency generator fuel tanks must be monitored monthly. Enclosure (1) is a monitoring record form provided for management use.

(f) Ensure each unit that operates an AST maintains a monitoring/response plan on-site, which describes equipment, frequency and method of inspection, and personnel responsible for operations.

(g) Ensure the SNCOIC/OIC responsible for tank operations reviews and approves the monitoring/response plan under their cognizance. A copy must be submitted to the AC/S ES (SP2 Branch).

(h) Initiate work requests for maintenance and repair of tank systems, when warranted.

(i) Ensure all new ASTs meet or exceed those requirements identified in enclosure (2).

(j) Follow the guidance in reference (c) immediately when a hazardous material release occurs. An incident report will be provided to the AC/S ES (SPP Branch).

AST WEEKLY MONITORING RECORD

(PRODUCT TANKS)

AST# POC NAME/PHONE # YEAR:

Week(day)/

Month

SECONDARY CONTAINMENT

EMPTY?

PIPING

CONDITION?

VISIBLE EXTERIOR

SURFACE/

CORROSION?

GAUGES OK?

INSPECTOR INITIALS/COMMENTS

IN CASE OF PROBLEM --->FOLLOW BUSINESS PLAN GUIDANCE!!!

Enclosure (1)

ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) REQUIREMENTS

All new ASTs on MCB Camp Pendleton must meet the following 40 CFR 112.7 and Camp Pendleton Fire Department requirements:

1. Double wall secondary containment, UL 142 listed for combustibles, UL 2085 listed for flammable liquids.

2. AST secured by mechanical fasteners to a reinforced concrete pad approved by the tank manufacturer.

3. High level alarm (better or equal to TM1 Tank Monitor).

4. Secondary space leak gauge (better or equal to At-A-Glance Leak Gauge).

5. Primary tank level gauge (better or equal to At-A-Glance Direct Reading Gauge).

6. Fill line spill bucket container (better or equal to Pomeco 221-AST Spill container, min. 5 gallons).

7. NFPA 704 markings (fire diamonds).

8. Vehicle collision protection (concrete-filled steel pipe bollards) spaced per manufacturer’s recommendations.

9. All piping must be aboveground and visible (single wall) unless approved prior to construction by AC/S ES because of extenuating circumstances. Any underground piping must be double walled, fiberglass, and electronically monitored.

10. Piping must be painted, labeled for product contained, and direction of flow indicated by arrows.

11. Gasoline tanks, 250 gallons and greater, require an Air Pollution Control District Permit.

12. Camp Pendleton Fire Department (Fire Chief) and AC/S ES must approve tank specifications and site plans prior to installation.

13. All AST installations must comply with the Base Master Plan and Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP) and applicable Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) criteria, including AST blast studies as prescribed and endorsed by AC/S Operations and Training.

Enclosure (2)

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