As per NSW EPA below task has to perform by petrol station operator every day. • Dip tanks and record measurements. • Dip E10 (bio-blend) tanks for water and all tanks after heavy rain. • Check fill/dip points for damage. • Check drains and remove blockages. • Remove forecourt traffic hazards. • Check spill kit contents, remove litter. • Check collection pits and sump levels. • Check hoses and nozzles for damage.
The UPSS environmentally sensitive zones have been developed to apply a consistent level of protection for sensitive environmental receptors. To check if your service station is in one of the UPSS Environmentally sensitive zones click here . The UPSS environmentally sensitive zones were defined as the regions immediately surrounding sensitive receptors (e.g. rivers, drinking water bores) regions on or near vulnerable groundwater (e.g. due to geology, links to catchment areas) regions of recognised environmental significance […]
UPSS stands for Underground petroleum storage systems as per NSW EPA website UPSS are most common at service stations but may be present where fuel is stored and/or used such as at marinas, work depots, golf courses, airports, car dealerships and certain government facilities. click here to get more information about UPSS.
This environmental protection plan for the UPSS contains documented procedures and records as specified in clause 19 of the UPSS regulation 2014 Section A – Clause 19(3) Storage System Information Section B – Clause 19(2) Loss Monitoring Procedure Section C – Clause 19(2) Incident Management Procedure Section D – Clause 19(2) Maintenance Schedule Section E – Clause 19(2) Current “As Built” Drawings Section F – Clause 19(2) Plan of […]
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