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SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND
COUNTERMEASURE PLAN
DJ BASIN CRUDE POLISHING FACILITY
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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2008
Prepared for:
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Denver, Colorado
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2008-2896
• SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND
COUNTERMEASURE PLAN
DJ BASIN CRUDE POLISHING FACILITY
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
2008
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Prepared for:
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Denver,Colorado
Prepared by:
LT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
4600 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, Colorado 80003
(303) 433-9788
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL APPLICABILITY [40 CFR 112.7(a)and 40 CFR 112.8(a)] 1-1
2.0 EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(vi)] 2-1
3.0 FACILITY LAYOUT [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)] 3-1
3.1 TANKS AND CONTAINERS 3-1
3.2 CONTAINMENT 3-1
3.3 ABOVEGROUND PIPING 3-1
4.0 TANK AND FLOW LINE CONSTRUCTION [40 CFR 112.8(c)(1),(4),(5)] 4-1
5.0 SPILL PREVENTION,RESPONSE,AND CLEANUP [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)] 5-1
5.1 SPILL PREVENTION [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(ii) and 40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(iii)] 5-1
5.1.1 Valves 5-1
5.1.2 Loading Procedures 5-1
5.1.3 Tank Overflow 5-1
5.1.4 Tank Leaks or Ruptures 5-1
5.1.5 Flow lines and Piping [40 CFR 112.8(d)(1)] 5-2
• 5.2 RESPONSE [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(iv)] 5-2
5.3 CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL [40 CFR I12.7(a)(3)(v)] 5-3
6.0 FLOW DIRECTION [40 CFR 112.7(B)] 6-1
7.0 SITE AND CONTAINER CONTAINMENT [40 CFR 112.7(c),40 CFR 112.8(b)(3),
AND 40 CFR I 12.8(c)(2)] 7-1
8.0 DEVIATIONS [40 CFR 112.7(d)] 8-1
9.0 INSPECTIONS AND TANK TESTING [40 CFR 112.7(e) and 40 CFR 112.8(d)] 9-1
9.1 FACILITY CONTAINMENT/DRAINAGE INSPECTIONS
[40 CFR 112.8(6) and 40 CFR 112.8(c)(3),(10)] 9-1
9.1.1 Berms/Rainwater 9-1
9.1.2 Ditches and Waterways 9-2
9.2 FACILITY BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS [40 CFR 112.8(c)] 9-2
9.2.1 Tanks 9-2
9.2.2 Pressure Relief Valves 9-2
9.2.3 Tank Heaters 9-2
9.2.4 Liquid Level Gauging 9-2
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9.3 FACILITY TRANSFER OPERATIONS [40 CFR 112.8(d)] 9-2
9.3.1 Valves 9-2
9.3.2 Flow lines and Piping 9-3
9.3.3 Drip Pans 9-3
9.4 PUMPING EQUIPMENT 9-3
10.0 PERSONNEL TRAINING [40 CFR 112.7(f)] 10-1
11.0 SITE SECURITY [40 CFR 112.7(g)] 11-1
12.0 LOADING RACIC/AREA CONTAINMENT [40 CFR 112.7(h)] 12-1
13.0 BRITTLE FRACTURE REQUIREMENTS [40 CFR 112.7(i)] 13-1
14.0 CONFORMANCE TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS [40 CFR 112.7(j)] 14-1
FIGURES
FIGURE 1 -SITE LOCATION MAP
FIGURE 2-FACILITY DIAGRAM
TABLES
• TABLE 1 -CONTAINERS, CONTENTS, AND CONTAINMENT
TABLE 2-SECONDARY CONTAINMENT CALCULATIONS
APPENDIX A-EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION
APPENDIX B-FORMS AND CHECKLISTS
APPENDIX C-OIL CONTINGENCY PLAN
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SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL,AND COUNTERMEASURE PLAN
DJ BASIN CRUDE POLISHING FACILITY
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
PROPERTY OWNER:
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
1099 18`h Street, Suite 1200
Denver,Colorado 80202
(720-929-6000)
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
S/2 SE/4 Sec. 24 T3N R85W
Weld County, Colorado
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IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL
GO DIRECTLY TO APPENDIX A
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MANAGEMENT APPROVAL AND REVIEW
Owner/Operator Responsible for facility:
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
1099 18th Street, Suite 1200
Denver, Colorado 80202
(720-929-6000)
This Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan will be implemented as herein
described. In addition, necessary manpower, equipment and materials required to expeditiously
control and remove any quantity of oil discharged is hereby committed.
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Signature:
Designated person accountable for oil spill prevention at the facilities:
Name:
Date:
Title:
Contact Number:
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DJ Basin Crude Polishing Facility
Certification of the Applicability of the Substantial Harm Criteria
[40 CFR 112, Appendix CI
Does the facility transfer oil over water to or from vessels and does the facility have a total oil
storage capacity greater than or equal to 42,000 gallons?
NO
Does the facility have a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 1 million gallons and
does the facility lack secondary containment that is sufficiently large to contain the capacity of
the largest aboveground oil storage tank plus sufficient freeboard to allow for precipitation
within any aboveground oil storage tank area?
NO
Does the facility have a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to I million gallons and is
the facility located at a distance(as calculated using the appropriate formula in Attachment C-III
to this appendix or a comparable formula') such that a discharge from the facility could cause
injury to fish and wildlife and sensitive environments? For further description of fish and
wildlife and sensitive environments, see Appendices I, II, and III to DOC/NOAA's "Guidance
for Facility and Vessel Response Plans: Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments" (59 FR
14713,March 29, 1994)and the applicable Area Contingency Plan.
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Does the facility have a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 1 million gallons and is
the facility located at a distance (as calculated using the appropriate formula in Attachment C-III
to this appendix or a comparable formula') such that a discharge from the facility would shut
down a public drinking water intake2?
NO
Does the facility have a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 1 million gallons and
has the facility experienced a reportable oil spill in an amount greater than or equal to 10,000
gallons within the last 5 years?
NO
CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the
information submitted in this document, and that based on my inquiry of those individuals
responsible for obtaining this information, I believe that the submitted information is true,
accurate,and complete.
Signature Title
Name (please type or print) Date
If a comparable formula is used documentation of the reliability and analytical soundness of the comparable formula must be attached to this form.
2 For the purposes of 40 CFR part 112,public drinking water intakes are analogous to public water systems as described at 40 CFR 143.2(c).
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER CERTIFICATION
By means of this Professional Engineer Certification, I hereby attest to the following:
I am familiar with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 112 and have verified that this SPCC Plan
has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of this Part.
I or my agent have visited and examined the facility.
I have verified that this Plan has been prepared in accordance with good engineering practice,
including consideration of applicable industry standards.
I have verified that the required inspection and testing procedures have been established as
described in Section 9.0.
I have verified that this SPCC Plan is adequate for the facility.
Katherine R. Vollmaver
• Printed Name of Registered Professional Engineer
(Seal) Signature of Registered Professional Engineer
Date 7/14/08 Registration No. 41306 State CO
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LOG OF PLAN REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS
Non-Technical Amendments
Non-technical amendments are not required to be certified by a Professional Engineer.
Examples of non-technical amendments include, but are not limited to, phone numbers, name
changes, or any non-technical text change(s).
Technical Amendments
Technical amendments must be certified by a Professional Engineer.
Examples of technical amendments include, but are not limited to the following changes:
commissioning or decommissioning containers; replacement, reconstruction, or movement of
containers; reconstruction, replacements, or installation of piping systems; construction or demolition
that might alter secondary containment structures; changes in product or service; and revision of
standard operation or maintenance procedures at a facility.
An amendment made under this section will be prepared within six (6) months of the change and
implemented as soon as possible but not later than six (6) months following preparation of the
amendment.
• Management Review
Management will review this SPCC Plan at least once every five (5) years and document the review
on the form below.
Review Management i Reason for Technical/ Affected P.E.
Date Signature Amendment Non-Technical Page(s) Certification
Amendment (YIN)
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REGULATORY CROSS REFERENCE
Citation Topic Section
General requirements; discussion of facilities'
conformance with rule requirements; deviations
from Plan requirements; characteristics of
facilities that must be described in the Plan;
spill reporting information in the Plan; 1.0, 2.0, 3.0,
40 CFR 112.7(a) emergency procedures. 5.0
40 CFR 112.7(b) Direction and quantity of flow. 6.0
40 CFR 112.7(c) Secondary containment. 7.0
8.0,
40 CFR 112.7(d) Deviations and contingency planning. Appendix C
40 CFR 112.7(e) Inspections, tests, and records. 9.0
Employee training and discharge prevention
40 CFR 112.7(f) procedures. 10.0
• 40 CFR 112.7(g) Security(excluding oil production facilities). 11.0
Loading/unloading(excluding offshore
40 CFR 112.7(h) facilities). 12.0
40 CFR 112.7(i) Brittle fracture evaluation requirements. 13.0
40 CFR 112.7(j) Conformance with state requirements. 14.0
40 CFR 112.8(a) General and specific requirements. 1.0-5.0
40 CFR 112.8(6) Facility drainage. 7.0, 9.0
40 CFR 112.8(c) Bulk storage containers. 4.0, 7.0, 9.0
Facility operations,pumping, and facility
40 CFR 112.8(d) process. 5.0, 9.0
40 CFR 112.20
Appendix C Substantial harm criteria. Page v
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1.0 GENERAL APPLICABILITY ]40 CFR 112.7(a) and 40 CFR 112.8(a)]
This Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure(SPCC) Plan has been prepared in accordance
with 40 CFR 112.7 and 40 CFR 112.8 as applicable for onshore bulk storage facilities. All
facilities that store 1,320 gallons of petroleum, oils, or lubricants (POL) on site, in containers
with volumes of 55 gallons or greater, are subject to these regulations.
This SPCC Plan has been prepared for the DJ Basin Crude Polishing Facility(polishing facility)
located in Weld County, Colorado operated by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (Anadarko
Petroleum). The polishing facility is located adjacent to an identical polishing facility operated
by Noble Energy, Inc. and the SemCrude Station.
Crude oil collected from Anadarko Petroleum production sites is loaded off vacuum trucks to the
SemCrude Station. If water content in the crude oil is greater than 0.3 percent (%), the oil is
pumped to the Anadarko Petroleum polishing facility for further treatment to remove the water.
After treatment the oil is returned to the SemCrude Station for sale.
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2.0 EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(vi)]
Anadarko Petroleum personnel are responsible for discharge prevention at the facility. Contact
information for Anadarko Petroleum personnel and the emergency response contractors are
provided in Appendix A, Table A-1. Contact numbers for regulatory agencies are provided in
Appendix A, Table A-2. A Spill Response Notification Data Sheet is provided in Appendix B.
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3.0 FACILITY LAYOUT [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)]
Site location map and facility diagram for the DJ Basin Crude Polishing Facility is provided as
Figure 1. Tanks located on site may contain natural gas, crude oil, condensate, produced water,
or associated exploration and production wastes. Site specific information for the facility,
regarding onsite containers, containment volumes, and content, is provided in Tables 1 and 2.
A description of the oil-related storage equipment located at the site is provided in the following
sections.
3.1 TANKS AND CONTAINERS
Aboveground storage tanks with capacities of 55 gallons or greater are addressed in this
Plan in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 112.
The crude oil tanks are used to store oil prior to and after treatment for water removal.
The requirements of 40 CFR 112 apply to these tanks.
Water tanks are used for the temporary storage of water removed from the oil in the
treatment process. They may contain a mix of water and oil.
Heater treaters are used to heat the oil and water mix prior to separation. Often a
• chemical such as methanol is added prior to treatment by the heaters.
3.2 CONTAINMENT
Containment is provided to ensure any spills or leaks from tanks, drums, or equipment
are contained to the immediate area. All spills or leaks (including drips at load lines and
leaks on valves, gauges, or other associated equipment) must be cleaned up upon
discovery and any needed repairs made as soon as practicable.
At this site, containment consists of corrugated steel walled berms. The berm floor is
constructed with a Claymax liner to prevent spills from absorbing into the soil. The
constructed berms have been equipped with a liquid level sensor to detect leaks.
Releases within the containment are removed by a vacuum truck or manually operated
pump. All recovered material must be removed and recycled, treated or disposed of in
accordance with appropriate regulatory requirements.
Portable containment is not generally used at this facility. If drums or portable tanks
containing oil are brought onsite,they must be placed within the bermed area.
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3.3 ABOVEGROUND AND BURIED PIPING
The tanks are fed by a 6-inch line from the SemCrude Station. Oil that is delivered to the
adjacent SemCrude Station with a water content greater than 0.3 percent (%) is transferred to a
pretreated oil tank at the polishing facility by a buried 6-inch line. Oil transferred to the
polishing facility is then fed by pump through an aboveground 6-inch line to the glycol bath
heaters for heating. The treated oil is returned to a treated oil tank at the polishing facility
though aboveground 6-inch piping. The oil is allowed to settle for a period of time in order to
allow water content to separate from the oil. Water content separated from the oil is manually
drained from the oil tank and transferred to one of two 210 barrel water tanks. The treated and
separated oil is pumped back to the SemCrude station through buried piping. Aboveground
piping connects the storage tanks to the treatment operations, the majority of the aboveground
piping is located within the containment area. Piping connecting the polishing facility to the
SemCrude Station is buried.
Aboveground piping is included on the facility diagrams. Underground piping is not shown on
the facility diagrams as it would be difficult to represent the exact location of buried piping.
While buried piping is protected from damage from livestock and freezing temperatures; because
each of these lines is pressurized, there is a potential for release to the surface.
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4.0 TANK AND FLOW LINE CONSTRUCTION [40 CFR 112.8(c)(1),(4),(5)]
The six aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) containing crude oil are designed and build as API
650 Low Pressure Tanks. They are constructed of carbon steel, and coated for corrosion
protection with an active cathodic protection system. Tanks are equipped with a high level alarm
and a high level shutoff switch.
Flow lines are designed for material compatibility and are able to withstand anticipated operating
pressures,and are protected from corrosion.
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5.0 SPILL PREVENTION,RESPONSE, AND CLEANUP [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)]
5.1 SPILL PREVENTION [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(ii)AND 40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(iii)]
The following sections describe potential spill hazards associated with each element of the
equipment. In the event of an overflow or rupture, spills and overflows must be contained and
cleaned up upon discovery. The cause of any spills, leaks, or overflows must be identified and
repaired as soon as practicable and processes modified if the release is process related.
Specific information including direction of surface runoff flow can be found in Table 1. Spill
rates are highly variable and dependent upon the type of equipment failure, operating pressures,
and current loading rates (which change over time and may be programmed on an intermittent
basis). Spill rates are assumed to vary, up to the total quantity of the largest container in one
minute for a catastrophic tank rupture.
5.1.1 Valves
If a valve is not closed properly, a defective valve is installed, or a valve becomes defective,
leaks can result. In the event of a failure of the drain line valve or the load line valve (from a
gravity draining tank), the entire contents of the tank would drain. In the event of a leaking
valve,the valve will be repaired as soon as practicable.
• 5.1.2 Loadin¢Procedures
Releases should be prevented with the implementation of valve maintenance and careful transfer
procedures. Small drips can be managed using covered drip pans at the inlet and outlet
connections.
The terminus of the water load line is located within the secondary containment berm. There for
if the integrity of the load line was compromised, the tank would drain into the provided
containment.
5.1.3 Tank Overflow
Tanks are equipped with a high level shutoff switch. Berms are equipped with liquid level
indicator.
5.1.4 Tank Leaks or Ruptures
Tank leaks or ruptures are an uncommon cause of spill events. Leaks should be prevented by
regular inspections for corrosion, seam failure, and gasket integrity at the clean-out access plate.
Ruptures may be associated with lightening strikes (tanks should be grounded to minimize
lightening damage) or explosions (smoking and other ignition sources are prohibited within the
site).
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5.1.5 Flow Lines and Pipina 140 CFR 112.8(d)(111
Flow lines and piping can be sources for releases. The quantity and rates of such releases will
vary according to failure mode, operating pressures, and duration of the release. Aboveground
piping and fittings at production sites are regularly inspected for signs of corrosion and leakage.
5.2 RESPONSE (40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(iv)]
In the event of a leak or overflow, all valves will be closed and the system shutdown to prevent
additional releases while response procedures are initiated. When a spill occurs outside of the
containment, or in the event of a large or catastrophic release, personnel should take the
necessary precautions to contain the spill to the property.
Immediate notification to designated onsite personnel and the Emergency Coordinator is the key
to effective spill and release containment and control. Such notification also allows the company
to promptly report a spill event to appropriate government agencies in accordance with
applicable regulatory requirements. A spill notification flow sheet is provided in Appendix B,
and should be made available to all onsite personnel.
Upon discovery, all spills and releases must be immediately reported to the Emergency
Coordinator. In the event that the Emergency Coordinator cannot be contacted,notification shall
be made to the supervisory personnel shown on the Internal Emergency Notifications table in
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The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for mobilizing appropriate manpower and equipment
for spill response, containment, and control in accordance with the Contingency Plan presented
in Appendix C of this SPCC Plan.
In the event a spill impacts surface water, the Emergency Coordinator is responsible for the
initial spill report,by telephone, to the National Response Center(immediately after discovery of
the spill) or to the Environmental Protection Agency Region 8, as described on Table A-2
included in Appendix A. The Emergency Coordinator must also complete the Incident Report
forms provided in Appendix B and report to state and local agencies as appropriate. Spills can
also be reported online to the National Response Center at the following web address:
httn://www.nrc.usca.mil/renorttxt.htm.
Any release of oil that causes a sheen on nearby surface waters must be reported immediately to
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Emergency Spill
Reporting Line and must be reported to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
(COGCC)as soon as practicable.
Any refined petroleum product (e.g., diesel or gasoline) release of 25 gallons or more must be
reported to the Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) within 24 hours (after hours, contact the
CDPHE Emergency Spill Reporting Line).
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Any oil release of 5 barrels or greater must be reported in writing to the COGCC, using spill
reporting form included in Appendix B within 10 days of discovery of the spill.
Any oil release of 25 barrels or greater must be reported to the COGCC within 24 hours of
discovery.
Reportable spills must be reported in writing to OPS within 30 days of the spill. All spills,
regardless of quantity, must be cleaned up within 24 hours of discovery. All spills less than 25
gallons must be cleaned up within 24 hours of discovery. If a spill cannot be cleaned up within
24 hours of discovery, OPS must be notified immediately.
Spills may be reported to the CDPHE, Water Quality Division online at the following web
address: http://fs8.formsite.com/cohealth/form010043803/index.html
5.3 CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL [40 CFR 112.7(a)(3)(v)]
The Emergency Coordinator will handle cleanup and disposal of spilled materials in accordance
with regulatory requirements. As oil contaminated soil is not considered a hazardous waste, it is
possible the soil may be disposed of at a landfarm. In the event the material can be salvaged, the
vacuum truck contractor will be notified.
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6.0 FLOW DIRECTION [40 CFR 112.7(b)]
The site is located near irrigated croplands (mostly corn, alfalfa, and hay) or rangeland. The site
is located in the Platte River Basin. The surface water runoff direction of the area surrounding
the site is to the east based on the topography of the area.
The ground surrounding all sites is leveled at the time of installation to provide a stable base for
the equipment. Additionally, the area surround the tank berm is graded slightly toward the onsite
storm water retention pond.
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7.0 SITE AND CONTAINER CONTAINMENT [40 CFR 112.7(c),40 CFR 112.8(b)(3),
and 40 CFR 112.8(c)(2)]
Each site must have containment sufficient to prevent spills from leaving the property. Berms
are required around all tanks, sufficient to contain the shell capacity of the largest container
located within the containment plus sufficient freeboard for precipitation (estimated at 110
percent).
The site has been graded to direct runoff to an onsite storm water holding pond. .This holding
pond may be drained by manually operated pumps or by a vacuum truck service if product is
present.
A corrugated steel-walled containment with a Claymax liner berm has been constructed around
the oil and water tanks. Load out and transfer line connections are located within the bermed
area.
The glycol bath heaters are shell and tube heat exchangers constructed with 16 passes of 4-inch
Schedule 40 pipe, enclosed in a shell filled with glycol. Individual containment for these has not
been provided as they are flow through vessels fed by pumps. If a release to the surface were to
occur from a heater unit, it would remain on site due to the grading of the site.
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8.0 DEVIATIONS [40 CFR 112.7(d)]
This Plan does not deviate from the SPCC Plan requirements of 40 CFR 112.
An Oil Contingency Plan has been prepared and is included in Appendix C as a best
management practice.
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9.0 INSPECTIONS AND TANK TESTING [40 CFR 112.7(e) and 40 CFR 112.8(d)]
Annual inspections will be conducted by the Emergency Coordinator or his designee, and will be
kept on file for three years. Additionally, onsite personnel, as part of their regular routine, are
responsible for inspecting the evaporation pond operations for compliance with this Plan. A
SPCC Facility Inspection Form is located in Appendix B of this Plan. Load outs and transfer
lines and valves will be integrity and leak tested according to the manufacturers' operations
schedule. A line or tank must be integrity tested at the time of installation, modification,
construction, relocation, or replacement.
Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) must be integrity-tested on a regular schedule. Visual
inspection will be combined with another testing technique such as hydrostatic testing at a
minimum recommended frequency of 10-year intervals or when material repairs are done. Other
testing techniques (e.g., radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, acoustic emissions testing, or
another system of non-destructive shell testing) may be used in accordance with the Steel Tank
Institute Standard for Inspection of In-Service Shop Fabricated Aboveground Tanks for Storage
of Combustible and Flammable Liquids(SP001-03). Records of testing will be maintained at the
Anadarko Petroleum Office located in Denver, Colorado.
Facility personnel must inspect the following items and equipment on a regular basis:
• Facility containment and drainage;
• • Facility bulk storage containers (for discharges, signs of deterioration, or accumulation of oil
around containers;
• Facility bulk storage container supports and foundation;
• Facility transfer operations; and
• Pumping equipment.
9.1 FACILITY CONTAINMENT/DRAINAGE INSPECTIONS [40 CFR 112.8(b) and
40 CFR 112.8(e)(3),(10)]
9.1.1 Berms/Rainwater
Berms will be inspected for adequate capacity, corrosion, and oil or water accumulation. Any
accumulations of oil will be removed from bermed areas. If the liquid is from one of the tanks,
the source will be found and repaired.
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9.1.2 Ditches and Waterways
Drainage ditches, roadside ditches, etc. will be inspected for oil accumulations on a regular basis.
If evidence of a spill is detected, the source will be found and stopped. An earthen dam or other
suitable containment will be constructed downstream from the release, and the oil will be
removed by vacuum truck or skimming. Contaminated soil material will be transported to a
permitted disposal or treatment facility.
9.2 FACILITY BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS [40 CFR 112.8(c)]
9.2.1 Tanks
All liquid storage tanks and associated piping, will be visually inspected for leaks, overflows,
and signs of potential problems. Special emphasis will be placed on the inspection of bottom
seams, patches, flanges, piping connections, sight-glasses, and other openings. The foundation
for each tank should also be inspected. Washout and animal holes can cause the foundation to
shift and lead to the unstable installation of a tank.
9.2.2 Pressure Relief Valves
Pressure relief valves on equipment should be checked for leaks, evidence of leaks, and any
signs of failure.
• 9.2.3 Tank Heaters
The oil tanks are heated by propane heaters.
9.2.4 Liquid Level Gauging
The water and oil tanks are equipped with high level gauges (floats) and a high level cutoff
switch to turn off pumps delivering oil or water to the tanks. The switches are tested periodically
to ensure proper function.
9.3 FACILITY TRANSFER OPERATIONS [40 CFR 112.8(d)]
9.3.1 Valves
All flange joints, valve glands and bodies, drip pans,pipe supports, and bleeder and gauge valves
will be inspected on a regular basis for leaks. Valves should be in their proper position and
locked or sealed, if appropriate.
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9.3.2 Flow lines and Piping
Flow lines and other piping in and around the facility will be inspected for leaks and evidence of
spills. When piping is not in service, it should be capped or blank-flanged and marked as to its
origin. All vehicles entering the site should be aware of aboveground piping locations to prevent
accidental vehicular damage to these lines.
9.3.3 Drip Pans
The liquid level in any drip or drain pans should be checked and emptied as necessary.
9.4 PUMPING EQUIPMENT
Visual inspection for leaks around tanks, pumps, and fittings on the piping or tubing is required
on a regular basis.
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10.0 PERSONNEL TRAINING [40 CFR 112.7(1)]
Oil handling personnel are trained in the following SPCC related topics:
• Spill control equipment;
• Equipment operation and maintenance;
• Containment,vessel, tank, and piping inspection and maintenance;
• Spill response, containment, and clean-up;
• Company policies on reporting and responding to spills; and
• The contents of this SPCC Plan including site-specific information.
The Emergency Coordinator provides SPCC compliance training to all oil handling personnel on
an annual basis. Additional tailgate sessions are held as needed before and during certain jobs to
review spill potential, necessary precautions, and appropriate responses. An example SPCC
training record form is provided in Appendix B.
Anadarko Petroleum personnel are responsible for discharge prevention at their facility and are
• responsible for reporting operational, maintenance, and spill prevention issues to facility
management.
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11.0 SITE SECURITY [40 CFR 112.7(g)]
The perimeter of the facility is fully fenced and the gate is locked during non-business hours.
Facility lighting is provided in order to assist in discovery of any that may occur at night when
visibility is reduced.
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12.0 LOADING RACK/AREA CONTAINMENT ]40 CFR 112.7(h)]
Loading racks are not present at the polishing facility. Oil is unloaded from trucks to the
SemCrude Station. Oil loading [into tanks] does not occur at the Anadarko Petroleum operated
polishing facility.
Vacuum truck service operators remain on site during unloading of the Anadarko Petroleum
water tanks. Vacuum truck service operators remain in visual contact of the equipment at all
times. The operator is responsible for inspecting all connecting lines for leaks and drips prior to
departure.
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13.0 BRITTLE FRACTURE REQUIREMENTS [40 CFR 112.7(i)]
If a field constructed container undergoes a repair, alteration, reconstruction, or change in service
that might affect the risk for discharge or failure due to brittle fracture or other catastrophe, the
container must be evaluated for the risk of failure due to brittle fracture or other catastrophe.
This evaluation may be performed using hydrostatic or pressure testing. If necessary, the owner
must take the appropriate action to repair or replace the container.
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14.0 CONFORMANCE TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS [40 CFR 112.7(j)]
Tank construction and operation must conform to state and local requirements.
All tanks must be registered with the local fire department.
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APPENDIX A
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION
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• Weld County,Colorado
TABLE A-1
INTERNAL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Production Supervisor—Neil Labbie
Office (970) 506-5881
Cell (970-590-6246
Production Supervisor—Kieth Kilcreast
Office (970) 506-5926
Cell (970) 590-6280
After Hours Emergency (970)330-0614
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CONTRACTORS
• ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
FOR A LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SPILL RESPONSE CONTRACTORS,REFER
TO THE ANADARKO EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY
PLAN.
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TABLE A-2
NOTIFICATION OF OUTSIDE PARTIES,
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS,AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
PUBLIC SAFETY NOTIFICATION
Fire/Police/Rescue. 911
Weld County Sheriff. (970) 356-4000
North Colorado Medical Center. (970) 352-4121
Weld County Paramedic Services (970) 302-2833
Greeley Fire Department (970)350-9500
GOVERNMENT AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS—VERBAL
National Response Center (800)424-8802
• (24 hr/day-7 days/week)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8
Emergency Hotline (800)227-8917
or (303) 312-6312
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (303)318-8547
(Division of Oil and Public Safety) after hours pager(303)686-1083
Colorado Department of Pubic Health and Environment,Water Quality Control Division
(24 hr/day-7 days/week) (877) 518-5608
GOVERNMENT AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS—VERBAL
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (303)894-2100
Local Emergency Planning Committee(LEPC)
Weld County
Office of Emergency Management
Weld County Sheriff's Office
1950 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)356-4015
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TABLE A-2 (Continued)
NOTIFICATION OF OUTSIDE PARTIES,
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS,AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
GOVERNMENT AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS—WRITTEN
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Emergency Management Program
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver,Colorado 80222-1530
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Division of Oil and Public Safety
633 17th Street, Suite 500
Denver,Colorado 80202-3660
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver,Colorado 80203
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APPENDIX B
0 FORMS AND CHECKLISTS
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SPILL RESPONSE NOTIFICATION FORM
Reporter's Last Name: First: M.I.:
Reporter's Title/Position:
INCIDENT DESCRIPTION
Date and Time of Discharge:
Material Discharged:
Quantity Discharged (with units):
Container Type(Container Failure?):
Material Released in Water? If so, quantity(include units):
Media Affected: Soil Water Other(list)
Spill Location:
• Nearest City:
Source and Cause of Incident:
Responsible Party's Name:
Responsible Party's Address/Phone:
IMPACT
Number of Injuries: Number of Deaths:
Were there Evacuations: (Y/N)? If yes,the number of people evacuated:
Was there any damage: (Y/N)? If yes, describe damage including the medium
affected and the approximate dollar amount of damage. (Be complete):
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SPILL RESPONSE NOTIFICATION FORM(continued)
RESPONSE ACTION
Actions taken to Correct,Control,or Mitigate Incident:
CALLER NOTIFICATIONS
_National Response Center Fire/Rescue
_EPA Hospital
State Agency Other(list)
RESPONSE CONTRACTOR
List names and phone numbers of spill response contractors contacted:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Any information about the incident not recorded elsewhere in the report?:
NOTE: DO NOT DELAY NOTIFICATION (INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL) PENDING
COLLECTION OF ALL INFORMATION.
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SPCC INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Instructions: This inspection record should be completed for each tank battery annually. If any item needs
elaboration,do so in the"Descriptions and Comments" space provided. Further descriptions and comments
should be attached on a separate sheet of paper.
SITE NAME
DATE INSPECTOR
Yes No Descriptions and Comments
Exterior surfaces show signs of 0 0
leakage.
External coatings are bubbled,cracked, 0 ❑
or damaged.
Tanks are rusted,pitted,or deteriorated. 0 0
Bolts,rivets,or seams are damaged, 0 0
Cracked,or rusted.
• Aboveground piping and connections, 0 ❑
show evidence of leakage or
deterioration.
Tank foundation has eroded or settled. 0 0
Valves are leaking or deteriorated. 0 0
Vents and pressure relief devices 0 0
are obstructed.
Tank bottoms have accumulated 0 0
rust,scale,microorganisms,or foreign
material.
External stairways/walkways on above- 0 0
ground tanks are unsound or obstructed.
External stairways/walkways have low 0 0
spots where water can accumulate.
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SPCC INSPECTION CHECKLIST
(Continued)
Yes No Descriptions and Comments
Liquids have accumulated in spill 0 ❑
containment.
Bemis are demonstrating signs of 0 0
erosion or disrepair.
Any deficiencies noted in the previous 0 0
annual inspection have been addressed.
Site personnel are aware of the ❑ 0
emergency procedures applicable to
this site.
Facility ID,location,and emergency 0 0
number is posted.
• ❑ ❑
❑ ❑
General Comments:
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SPCC INSPECTION CHECKLIST
(Continued)
Corrective Actions
Verification
A. Original Inspection By:
Title:
Date:• B. Corrective Actions By:
Title:
Date:
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PERSONNEL SPILL PREVENTION TRAINING LOG
(Oil-handling personnel must be trained at least once a year in the prevention of oil discharges;
discharge procedure protocols; applicable pollution control laws; general facility operations; and
the contents of this Plan.)
SIGN IN SHEET
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
(Note: Required topics must include the facility SPCC Plan.)
NAME(please print) COMPANY/POSITION TELEPHONE/EXT.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
• 8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Instructor: Date:
Subject/Issue Required Action
Identified
Implementation Date: _ _
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APPENDIX C
OIL CONTINGENCY PLAN
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OIL CONTINGENCY PLAN
SPILL RESPONSE GUIDELINES
Procedures to be observed during any spill response:
A. Implement spill reporting procedures.
B. Do not smoke and have possible ignition sources removed.
C. Restrict access to the spill area by roping or barricading the entire spill area and
establishing one easily controlled point of entry.
D. Establish reliable communication between persons entering the spill area and those
remaining outside.
E. Establish a"buddy system"and rescue mechanism.
F. Unless the spill involves a known substance, approach on the assumption that the
material is extremely hazardous.
G. Always approach a spill site from upwind with a predetermined escape route established.
• H. If unidentified fuming liquids or gases are present, do not approach the area without
assistance or without a breathing apparatus.
I. Avoid contact with the spilled material.
J. Use construction equipment to form temporary dikes or barriers to prevent spill
movement toward any waterway. If spill enters waterway, use oil booms to contain slick.
Use skimmers and absorbent materials to remove free product.
K. Use vacuum truck services to remove free product in containment berm surrounding oil
production tanks.
L. Excavate all petroleum-contaminated soil. Petroleum-contaminated soils are to be
remediated on site,or hauled to a commercial land treatment facility.
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TECHNIOUES FOR CONTROLLING OIL DISCHARGES (LAND & WATER)
PURPOSE
In spite of precautions taken, oil discharges can occur. Since the location and magnitude of
discharges can vary so greatly, this section was written to furnish general guidelines and usable
techniques for containment of cleanup operations.
COUNTERMEASURES
Upon discovery of an accidental discharge the first action taken should be the safeguard of life
and property. The next step would be to find the source of discharge and stop additional loss of
fluid.
A. Controllable Discharge:
In most cases the amount of fluid being discharged is small and operations can be shut down to
relieve oil line or flow line pressure while installing a saddle clamp. The same is true when a
valve is left open or tanks overflow. If possible the oil should be transferred into another storage
tank or holding tank.
B. Catastrophic Discharge:
. The most damaging type of discharge usually occurs when a large volume of oil is lost in a short
period of time. This is usually caused by ruptured tanks, equipment failure, or major power oil
and flow line breaks. In such cases, the containment equipment and manpower should be
concentrated well below the leading edge of the discharged oil. This will insure ample time for
installation of containment dikes, dams, and equipment.
C. Flammability:
If discharged material is flammable and is located in a congested area, local Fire and Police
Departments should be notified immediately. The Fire and Police Departments will initiate
proper evacuation measures.
CONTAINMENT & REMOVAL
Fast action to contain the discharged fluid is of the utmost importance. It not only reduces the
size of the area affected, it also reduces the cost of cleanup operations. The successful handling
of any oil discharge depends on four different operations:
A. Containment
B. Removal
C. Disposal
D. Cleanup
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MOBILIZATION
A. The availability of equipment, material, and labor is very important. Depending on the
terrain and size of the discharge, the following equipment may be needed; dozers, backhoe,
tanks or vacuum truck, pumps, hose, booms, fencing, and sorbent materials. The above
mentioned equipment can be used in the construction of a skimming pond. The use of
several booms in conjunction with a skimming pond at the stream edge is shown in Figures
C-1 through C-3.
B. Expedient Booms: Described below are simple booms that can be constructed with materials
available from local sources.
I. Tie several bales of straw or hay (end to end) with steel wire. This acts as a sorbent
boom. If you want to use it as a containment-type boom, just cover the bales with
polyethylene sheets. The boom is attached to a cable and deployed across the stream.
Figure C-4 describes this boom.
2. Logs or similar material can also be fastened together (end to end) and deployed across
the water channel. Oil, however, passes more easily under this type of barrier. This can
be remedied by scattering floating sorbent materials in front of the barrier to help contain
the oil. The barrier should also be placed at a sharper angle (10°) to the direction of flow.
• 3. Filter Fences: Filter fences can be used to control oil in ditches and streams where,
generally, the water depth is four feet or less. This type of containment is very useful
since it uses materials available in more areas. This fence can be constructed with
chicken or hog wire or chain link fence. Steel or wooden posts can be used for support
and hay or straw used for the filter. Posts are driven into the streambed 8-10 feet apart
and set at an angle to current flow. The wire fencing is then tied to the post, always
allowing at least one-foot freeboard (wire above water level). Then anchor the fence to
each bank of the stream. The straw or hay is broken out of the bales and spread over the
water, the full width of the fence, for 15 to 20 feet back upstream. The depth of the straw
or hay should be a minimum of 6 inches thick. In most cases, there should be a series of
these filter fences constructed leaving adequate working space between fences. These
fences should always be continually maintained so the saturated straw or hay can be
replaced as needed(Figure C-4).
C. Flow Construction: It may be possible, where water flow volume is low, terrain permits, and
sufficient time is available, to construct a catch basin in the stream channel or divert the
water into holding ponds. This allows removal of oil by skimmer, vacuum trucks, etc.
1. Siphon Dam: Figure C-5 illustrates two types of temporary catch basin construction using
submerged pipe openings to carry water past the surface barrier which, in turn, retains the
floating oil. Care should be taken in selection of pipe diameter or number of pipes used
to insure adequate discharge to prevent the dike from overflowing by trapped water.
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REMOVAL OF OIL FROM WATER
A. Ideally, oil removal will be a two-stage operation. The first step is to consolidate the oil slick
as much as possible. The greater oil thickness allows more efficient use of skimming
equipment. Oil recovered by this process can often be placed back into the production
system and thus recovered. The second stage is to remove the remaining skim of oil. This is
done by covering the slick with floating sorbent materials and retrieving the saturated
materials by hand labor.
B. Practically, oil is diverted to the most suitable or accessible point where removal equipment
can be located. Wind and water currents can be used to help float the oil into pockets for re-
moval. However, wind and water currents can also hinder the operation. Always be aware
of these two factors.
TREATING AGENTS
A. Oil spill treating agents are generally classified as dispersants, collecting agents, sinking
agents,burning agents, or gelling agents.
B. Chemical agents are not allowed to be used without prior approval of the EPA.
C. Anadarko Petroleum does not keep these chemical agents on hand and does not intend for
• them to be used on any oil spill unless approval is first received from management and then
subsequent approval is received from the EPA.
FINAL CLEANUP
A. The final cleanup phase is to remove the oil stains on banks and vegetation bordering the
spill area. If permission is given and the residual material is combustible, the remaining oil
can be burned. The remaining contamination can be picked up by heavy equipment and
removed to a disposal site.
B. In order to protect the shoreline it may be necessary to strip the oil from vegetation by hand
or flush with water into a holding pond.
DISPOSAL OF OIL AND SORBENT MATERIALS
Contact the Emergency Coordinator who will determine what samples need to be taken and will
evaluate what disposal options are best for the particular site.
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