Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Training

1. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures(SPCC)Training

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

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

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

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

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

8. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Fuel Oil Storage

9. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Waste Oil

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

11. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Diesel

12. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Transformers/Switches

13. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Diesel Generators

14. Where is Oil Stored on Campus? • Elevator Hydraulics

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

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

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

18. Spill Pathways

19. Spill Pathways Not an Actual Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. Secondary Containment Containment on drums Containment on generators

28. Secondary Containment • Containment around tanks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

36. Who Do We Report To? • TCEQ 24-hour Emergency Spill Reporting: 1-800-832-8224 • TCEQ Alternate Reporting Number: 1-512-239-2507or1-512-463-7727 • TCEQ Region 11 office if the spill occurs during office hours: 1-512-339-2929 • National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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