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Staying in Compliance Dispensing Equipment Spill/Overfill Presented by Travis Benton

Learn about the new EPA UST requirements for dispensing equipment spill/overfill prevention. This presentation by Travis Benton from United Pump and Controls, Inc. covers topics such as walkthrough inspections, spill buckets, overfill prevention, and release detection. Discover how to stay in compliance and keep records of inspections.

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Staying in Compliance Dispensing Equipment Spill/Overfill Presented by Travis Benton

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  1. Staying in Compliance Dispensing Equipment Spill/Overfill Presented by Travis Benton United Pump and Controls, Inc.

  2. New EPA UST Requirements • Perform Walkthrough Inspections Every 30 Days • Spill Buckets, Overfill Prevention, and Release Detection • Must Keep Records of Walkthrough Inspections • Perform Annual Inspections of Containment Sumps and Hand Held Release Detection Equipment • Spill Buckets must be tested every 3 years for tightness, unless double walled with periodic interstitial monitoring • Overfill Prevention Equipment must be inspected every 3 years

  3. New EPA UST Requirements • Containment Sumps must be tested every 3 years for tightness, unless double walled with periodic interstitial monitoring • Under Dispenser Containment Sumps (UDC) are now required when installing new dispenser systems • Ball Float Valves no longer approved for overfill prevention on new UST installations • Existing Ball Float Valves can continue to be used for OFP, must be tested every 3 years • If an existing Ball Float Valve fails an operability test it must be replaced with one of the other approved overfill prevention devices (automatic shutoff device or overfill alarm)

  4. US EPA Resources

  5. EPA Sample Checklist • Monthly Required Checks • Annual Required Checks • Recommended Checks

  6. Use PEI RP-900 as a guide for: Monthly Walkthrough Inspections Daily, Monthly and Annual Inspection Checklists in Appendix

  7. Tank Pad Fill covers present, not broken or damaged. Fill covers are identified by color and located on the correct tank.

  8. Spill Buckets No cracks, bulges or holes.

  9. Fill Pipe Fill cap in good condition, seals tightly.

  10. Overfill Prevention – Drop Tube Shutoff • Monthly : Visually inspect for debris or obstructions in valve • 3 Year Inspection: • Valve moves freely and operates according to manufacturer’s specifications. • Valve is installed to shut off flow at 95% Capacity

  11. Overfill Prevention - Alarm Use the “Test” button to test visual and audible alarms Keep records of test every 3 years

  12. Overfill Prevention – Ball Float Valve Existing Ball Floats are still allowed but must be tested every 3 years. Failed BFV’s must be replaced with Drop Tube or Alarm

  13. Containment Sumps Any water or product removed and disposed of properly.

  14. Dispenser Sumps Clean and Dry

  15. Anchor bolts and dispenser frame solid and in good condition.

  16. Emergency shutoff (impact valve) anchored.

  17. Check for leaks in hydraulic area. Discoloration

  18. Electrical conduit, junction boxes, and wiring in good condition.

  19. Hoses in good condition, no cuts, cracks, bulges, blisters, flat spots, kinks or worn spots.

  20. Breakaways and swivels in good condition.

  21. Check nozzles for good condition.

  22. Filters clean, dry, and dated Check length of time since last filter change.

  23. Meter(s) calibrated within last 12 months.

  24. If suction pump, check belts and clean strainer. (strainer inside of pump housing)

  25. Warnings and fueling instructions posted and readable.

  26. Emergency Stop Switch easy to see and accessible. Test it!

  27. Resources • US EPA Musts for USTs November 2015 • https://www.epa.gov/ust/musts-usts • US EPA Operating and Maintaining USTs February 2016 • https://www.epa.gov/ust/operating-and-maintaining-underground-storage-tank-systems-practical-help-and-checklists

  28. Resources • PEI RP900 • http://www.pei.org/rp900 • Daily, Monthly, Annual Inspection Checklists are Free to Download Travis Benton United Pump and Controls, Inc. 770-662-0440

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