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ResponseSpill NEWMONT Countermeasures Plan for the Cresson Project Sustainability or leakage,stained or discolored soils,or excessive accumulation of water in containment areas;and (2)observing the condition and integrity of all oil handling equipment. No documentation is maintained for these inspections. However, any issues identified must be reported to the Senior Environmental Coordinator,who is responsible for coordinating appropriate response)e.g.arranging for removal of used oil from the facility; repairing leaking equipment,tankage, or fixtures, updating the SPCC Plan or contacting his/her manager if additional resources are needed. 3.5.2 Monthly Inspection The CC&V designated personnel use the forms provided in Appendix A for monthly inspections.The monthly inspections cover the following key elements: • Observing the exterior of aboveground storage tanks, pipes,and other equipment for signs of deterioration, leaks, corrosion,and thinning. • Observing tank foundations and supports for signs of instability or excessive settlement. • Verifying the proper functioning of gauges and visual leak indicators. • Checking the inventory of discharge response equipment and restocking as needed. All problems regarding tanks, piping, containment, or response equipment must immediately be reported to the Senior Environmental Coordinator.Visible oil leaks from tank walls, piping,or other components must be repaired as soon as possible to prevent a larger spill or a discharge to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Pooled oil is removed immediately upon discovery. As required by the SPCC Rules,written monthly inspection records shall be signed by the CC&V designated person and maintained with this this Plan in Appendix A for a period of three years. 3.5.3 Annuol Inspection The CC&V designated personnel uses the form provided in Appendix A for annual inspections.The annual inspections cover the following key elements: • Observing the exterior of aboveground storage tanks, pipes, and other equipment for signs of deterioration, leaks,corrosion, and thinning. • Observing tank foundations and supports for signs of instability or excessive settlement. • Verifying the proper functioning of gauges and visual leak indicators. • Checking the inventory of discharge response equipment and restocking as needed. All problems regarding tanks, piping,containment,or response equipment must immediately be reported to the Senior Environmental Coordinator.Visible oil leaks from tank walls, piping,or other components must be repaired as soon as possible to prevent a larger spill or a discharge to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Pooled oil is removed immediately upon discovery. As required by the SPCC regulations,written annual inspection records shall be signed by the CC&V Environmental Coordinator and maintained with this Plan in Appendix A for a period of three years. 3.5.4 Periodic Integrity Testing For certain shop-built tanks that are 5,000 gallons or less,visual inspections performed in accordance with STI 001 protocol will suffice.Tanks larger than 5,000 gallons that are either shop or field-erected tanks,will require periodic integrity testing be performed by certified Steel Tank Institute STI 001 or certified API 653 inspector on a periodic basis as provided by each standard.Tank testing records are kept in Appendix G, or if the reports are too large,only a summary is kept in Appendix G with a reference to where the reports are kept at the facility. Tank testing is coordinated by the respective departments using the storage tanks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------T----- - - Department THIS DOCUMENT IS UNCONTROLLED IN HARDCOPY FORMAT i Doc Id:NA-CCV-SER-PLAN- 1930