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SEP.29.2008 12:15 9702233191 #3579 P.005 /010 Monthly Assessment Form The drains should be closed or in place unless precipitation Is being drained at the time of the inspection. Transfer Operations Transfer equipment, Including pipes, hoses, valves, flanges and pumps should be assessed for signs of leaks. The transfer equipment should also be visually observed for droplets of stored material, discoloration, corrosion, bowing of pipes between pipe supports (i.e., improper support or other potential damage), evidence of stored material seepage from valves or seals, and localized dead vegetation on the ground near the transfer systems. For Information on the assessment of the pipe condition, review the 'Condition of Steel Tanks and pipes' information provided in the following pages. Out-of-service pipelines should be capped or blind-flanged. Tank Truck Loading and Unloading Areas Areas where tank trucks load and unload should be visually observed for signs of leaks. If the loading or unloading areas have containment systems, they should be surveyed to determine that they are in adequate condition. Warning signs, where applicable, should be legible. Security Lights around oil use, transfer and storage should be adequate for detecting spills and as a preventative measure against vandalism. Security fences should be adequate for preventing unauthorized entry and entrance gates should be closed and locked or guarded when the facility is unattended. The assessment form (l.e., "tank condition ok" and 'pipe condition ok") includes visual observations of the exterior surfaces of oil related tanks, pipes and equipment. The purpose of the visual observation is to identify leaks; shell distortions; and corrosion. Personnel conducting monthly assessments are not required to be experts on maintenance, corrosion, steel integrity or metal fatigue. The purpose of the assessment is to Identify potential problems before they result in a release or spill. The visual observations should not require tools or equipment unless insulation needs to be removed to access the tank shell or a flashlight is required to observe unlit areas. The following sections provide additional information on what to observe and note during the assessment. Leaks Leaks Include, but are not limited to, leaks from fittings, valves, pipe connections, flanges, seams, welds and gaskets. The tanks, pipes and valves, as well as the area underneath the Received Time Sep,29. 2008 12:15PM No.0329