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8.3.5 Partially Buried Metallic Storage Tanks [40 CFR 112.8(c)(5)]
MTC-Fort Pickett facility has no partially buried metallic storage tanks.
8.3.6 Aboveground Storage Tank Testing [40 CFR 112.8(c)(6)]
The SPCC regulations require that integrity testing be performed in accordance with accepted
industry standards, with the applicable testing standard and schedule being based upon the
volume and construction of the ASTs.
In accordance with the Steel Tank Institute’s “Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground
Storage Tanks” STI Standard SP001 4 th Edition, July 2006; the tanks at MTC-Fort Pickett are
considered Category 1 ASTs because they have spill control and a continual release detection
method (CRDM). In accordance with SP001 guidelines, a Category 1 AST that is between 0-
and 5,000-gallons must be inspected by authorized facility personnel on monthly and annual
basis. Inspection personnel will be knowledgeable MTC-Fort Pickett storage operations, the
ASTs and their associated components, and characteristics of the liquids stored. Performing the
periodic visual inspections and conducting a formal external inspection for the Category 1 ASTs
satisfies the integrity testing requirements set forth in 40 CRF Part 112.
The monthly visual inspections include evaluating the structural integrity of the tank walls and
bottom and the integrity of the tank foundation, secondary containment, piping and anchor bolts.
In addition to the monthly visual inspections, annual integrity inspections of the ASTs will be
performed by Facilities Engineering Division personnel and/or an outside contractor. Annual
inspections will generally focus on similar action items included in the monthly checklist;
however, a more rigorous visual inspection will be conducted on the AST and associated
appurtenances to ensure the system is suitable for continued service.
Inspections are recorded on an Oil Storage Tank and Piping Inspection Checklist form included
in Appendix C.
8.3.7 Internal Heating Coils [40 CFR 112.8(c)(7)]
MTC-Fort Pickett facility has no storage tanks with internal heating coils.
8.3.8 Fail-Safe Engineering [40 CFR 112.8(c)(8)]
MTC-Fort Picket bulk storage tanks (except drums) are “fail-safe” engineered, and are equipped
with a direct reading level gauge and a audible filling alarm. Venting capacity is suitable for the
fill and withdrawal rates. Facilities Engineering Division corrects any petroleum leakage from
tank seams, gaskets, rivets and bolts immediately. All effluent is monitored by MTC-Fort
Pickett stormwater monitoring program, which captures any runoff from the installation bulk
storage tanks.
MTC – Fort Pickett
Integrated Contingency Plan
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