1. Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Training (SPCC) Plan
South County Regional Wastewater Authority
Gilroy, CA

2. Why do I need this training?
So you know how to:
Prevent of oil discharge by using appropriate operating procedures
Control measures to prevent an oil discharge from entering navigable waters
Apply Countermeasures to contain, clean up, and mitigate the effects of oil discharges

3. Purpose of SPCC
To establish procedures, identify methods, equipment, and provide information needed to prevent the discharge of oil products into or upon navigable waters
In an nutshell…How you should do your job to keep oil products and related-pollution out of the water!

4. What Are We Protecting? “Navigable Waters of the United States”
All waters that are or were used for interstate commerce (e.g., Sacramento River)
All interstate waters, including wetlands
Tributaries to these waters
Adjacent waters including wetlands, ponds, lakes, oxbows, impoundments
Waters with a significant nexus to these waters
At SCRWA
Llagas creek is closest surface water
Groundwater may have connection to surface water
Keep it Simple! Keep it out of the drains – keep it out of the water!
If a duck’s butt fits on it, then it is a navigable water – EPA views just about everything as having the potential to flow to a navigable water

5. SPCC Plan Requirements
Certifications
General Requirements (40 CFR 112.7)
Security
Fencing
Lighting
Spill Response Procedures
Inspections
Personnel Training
Bulk Storage Container Requirements (40 CFR 112.8)
Facility Drainage
Secondary Containment
Overflow Prevention
Transfer Operations
Integrity Testing
Tier II Qualified Facility – SPCC Plan Template from CalCUPA
Management agrees to provide the manpower, equipment, facilities, and materials required to (1) establish precautionary measures and to expeditiously control and remove any harmful quantity of oil discharged; (2) conduct periodic integrity testing of containers; and (3) conduct periodic integrity and leak testing of the valves and piping
Security, fencing, and lighting designed to minimize access to containers storing oil, see leaks, and minimize vandalism

6. What is in the SPCC Plan? Facility description Facility diagram
List of oil storage tanks, containers, and operating equipment
Potential discharge scenarios
Discharge prevention measures
Inspection procedures
Spill response procedures
Emergency contact list and notification procedures
Self-certification
Actions personnel must take in response to fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water at the facility.
Arrangements agreed to by local police departments, fire departments, hospitals, contractors, and state and local emergency response teams to coordinate emergency services.
Names, addresses, and phone numbers of all persons qualified to act as emergency coordinator.
List of all emergency equipment at the facility (such as fire extinguishing systems, spill control equipment, communications and alarm systems (internal and external), and decontamination equipment), where this equipment is required, including the location and a physical description of each item and its capabilities.
Present evacuation plans for personnel (where there is a possibility that evacuation could be necessary) describe signal(s) to be used to begin evacuation, and detail evacuation routes and alternate evacuation routes (in cases where the primary routes could be blocked by releases of hazardous waste or fires).

7. What is Expected of You?
Prevent spills by following correct operating procedures, good housekeeping and best management practices
Know what materials may spill in your area, where the spill may flow, what equipment you can use to control the spill and where that equipment is
Know what do to if a spill occurs – how to control, who to notify, how to respond
Understand what the SPCC Plan is for and what general information is contained in the plan
Oil-handling personnel are trained in the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges;
Discharge procedure protocols;
Applicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulations;
General facility operations; and,
Contents of the Facility SPCC Plan

8. What Prevents Releases to Water?
Secondary containment at fuel storage tanks and oil storage building
Onsite ponds provide additional line of defense
Following correct operating procedures, good housekeeping and best management practices
Inspections verify that tanks and equipment are in good condition and operating properly
Specific procedures for fuel deliveries, used oil pickup, and used oil handling

9. Where is oil stored in my area? If there is a spill, where will it flow?
Spill Risks
Fuel deliveries
Used oil handling
Fuel dispensing
Tank leaks
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10. Procedures for Fuel Deliveries
Instruct truck driver to report to plant office first.
Plant employee observes all fuel deliveries.
Verify that the driver places truck in neutral or park, sets parking brake, chocks wheels
Cover nearby storm drain inlet with rubber mat.
Have spill kit available in the immediate area.
Verify available capacity of receiving tank by “sticking” or observing the tank’s gauge.
Inform the driver of the available capacity and confirm the amount of fuel to be delivered.
Monitor amount of fuel in receiving tank during delivery by observing the tank’s gauge or level of fuel in the tank

11. Fuel Deliveries (continued)
Verify that the driver uses a bucket or drip pan to catch any drips when disconnecting hoses
At reclamation emergency generator tank, pump fuel from spill container at hose hook-up into tank, if present
Verify that prior to departure, the driver inspects all drain outlets on the truck and tightens, adjusts, or caps them as necessary to prevent discharges
If a spill occurs, immediately notify the plant office and implement the spill control procedures in the Emergency Action Plan (Chapter 9 – Chemical/Fuel Spill Action Plan)

12. Procedures for Used Oil Pickup
Instruct truck driver to report to plant office first
Plant employee observes all fuel deliveries
Verify that the driver places truck in neutral or park, sets parking brake, chocks wheels
Verify that the driver has adequate capacity in his tank to accept the quantity of used oil being picked up
Have a spill kit available in the immediate area
Verify that the driver uses a bucket or drip pan to catch any drips when disconnecting hoses, as applicable.

13. Used Oil Pickup (continued)
Verify that prior to departure, the driver inspects all drain outlets on the truck and tightens, adjusts, or caps them as necessary to prevent discharges.
If a spill occurs, immediately notify the plant office and implement the spill control procedures in the Emergency Action Plan (Chapter 9 – Chemical/Fuel Spill Action Plan)

14. Handling Used Oil Drums
Handle drums so damage or leaks don’t occur
Transfer oil to new drum in case of damage or leak
Keep containers closed except when adding or removing oil –latch funnel lids, screw in bungs
Do not fill drum completely – allow 3” headspace
Keep exterior of drums clean
Make sure that hazardous waste label is completely filled out, visible, and legible

15. What Inspections are Performed?
Monthly and annual inspection of non-Convault tanks
Weekly, monthly, and annual inspection of Convault tanks
Weekly inspection of used oil drums
Documented on inspection checklists
Inspectors receive additional training

16. What do I do if there is a spill
What do I do if there is a spill? Follow Chemical/Fuel Spill Action Plan
Stay Safe – injury or dangerous situation, call 911
Stop spill if possible (close valves, turn drum upright, etc.)
Shut off ignition sources
Contain spill
Absorbents, pads, socks, etc.
Divert
Clean up spill
Do not flush into storm drain or drainage ditch
Do not add water to flush out storm drain
Collect spilled material in labeled approved hazardous waste container
Clean up spill (ctd.)
Decontaminate surfaces and equip.
Collect disposable material and place in labeled hazardous waste container
Properly dispose of spill residues
Reporting
Note spill size, location, hazards, whether spill is contained or ongoing
Call your supervisor
Call Plant Manager Jan Guy
Use plant intercom to notify plant staff to avoid area
Plant Manager or person in charge will make external notifications
Turn to page 6, Table G-5 to discuss Description of Discharge Countermeasures/Emergency Procedures

17. How do I control the spill? What equipment is available?
Oil absorbent booms
Pig Mat
Gloves
Shovels
Disposable Tyvek suits
Disposal bags with ties
Neutralizing Absorbent (battery acid spills)
Spill kits located at:
Influent Pump Station
East Emergency Generator
West Emergency Generator

18. Questions