1. (a) In order to determine if the owner or operator of a tank facility is following the SPCC Plan, a routine inspection shall include verification of the following measures:

   1. (1) The SPCC Plan elements are consistent with HSC Section 25270.4.5.
   2. (2) The SPCC Plan, including any amendments, is complete and appropriate for the tank facility.
   3. (3) The SPCC Plan has been certified by the owner or operator, or a professional engineer if required by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 112.
   4. (4) The SPCC Plan has been reviewed by the owner or operator at least once every five years, and the review is documented.
   5. (5) The appropriate containment and/or diversionary structures or equipment are provided.
   6. (6) The owner or operator has completed and documented the periodic inspections and applicable tests in accordance with the frequency specified in their SPCC Plan.
   7. (7) The training and discharge prevention briefings are conducted. Records of the training and discharge prevention briefings are documented for a minimum of 3 years. Records of training and discharge prevention briefing kept under usual and customary business practices will suffice for purposes of this subsection.
   8. (8) The visible discharges from aboveground storage tanks have been promptly corrected and accumulations of petroleum in diked areas are promptly removed.
2. (b) Section 1611 shall not apply to an inspection of a tank facility that meets the requirements of HSC Section 25270.4.5(b).

Note: Authority cited: Section 25270.4.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 25270.4.5, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-17-2024; operative 12-17-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 51).