N.H. Admin. Code Env, Env-Or, ch. Env-Or 500, app D
146-C:19 Additional Operator Requirements. -
I. Written operator response guidelines shall include spill reporting procedures, contact phone numbers, malfunctioning equipment lock-out/tag-out and notification procedures, and initial mitigation protocol for emergencies.
II. Monthly visual inspections meeting the following minimum requirements shall be conducted at all underground storage facilities:
(a) Inspections shall be conducted by or under the direction of the class A or B operator.
(b) The results of each inspection shall be recorded in a monthly inspection report. The records shall be maintained and made available for department inspection and copying for a period of not less than 3 years.
(c) The following items shall be inspected and shall be reported on the inspection report as no defect, defect, and how any defect was resolved:
(1) Inspect all vent risers for visible damage and repair as necessary.
(2) Inspect each pressure/vacuum vent cap and if the cap is missing or damaged, replace the cap.
(3) Inspect each spill bucket for the presence of oil, water, or debris; remove and dispose of any oil, water, or debris in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements; and repair each spill bucket as necessary.
(4) Inspect each coaxial fill adaptor cap, 2-point fill adaptor cap, and dry break adaptor cap for looseness, the presence of a gasket, and tightness of fit, and tighten, repair, or replace as necessary.
(5) Inspect each coaxial fill adaptor, 2-point fill adaptor, and dry break adaptor for tightness of fit, and tighten or replace as necessary.
(6) Inspect each dry break poppet valve for a continuous seal, that it depresses evenly across the valve seat, and that it reseats properly and if not, repair or replace as necessary.
(7) Inspect each motor fuel dispenser hose for tears, leaks, holes, kinks, crimps, or defects of any kind and replace as necessary.
(8) Inspect each motor fuel dispenser nozzle for leaks, obstruction of vapor recovery holes, or defects of any kind and replace as necessary.
(9) Inspect each motor fuel dispenser cabinet interior for leaking components and the presence of oil, water, or debris; remove and dispose of any oil, water, or debris in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements; and repair each component as necessary. If a motor fuel dispenser cabinet interior has a liquid-tight containment sump with continuous leak detection monitoring provided by either a dispenser sump sensor or the attached piping sump sensor, the motor fuel dispenser cabinet interior inspection may be conducted annually and the results reported in the associated monthly inspection report.
(10) Inspect each oil transfer and dispensing area for the presence of oil spills and report and remediate any spill in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
(11) Inspect each alarm enunciation panel for proper operation of product monitoring and leak detection systems and repair or replace system components as necessary.
(d) Deficiencies discovered during the visual inspection shall be repaired or otherwise resolved within 30 days.
III. The class B operator shall ensure that tanks, pumps, and appurtenances that will store or dispense oil are compatible with the oil or oil blends to be stored or dispensed.
IV. Delegation of the responsibilities of this section to designated operators shall not relieve the owner from liability for noncompliance with the requirements of this section.
N.H. Admin. Code Env, Env-Or, ch. Env-Or 500, app D