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Standard Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Regulations

Standard Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Regulations

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1.1 This guide covers fencing and lighting only. More sophisticated security systems may be appropriate for the facility but discussion of these types of systems is beyond the scope of this document.  
1.2 The information included in this guide is intended for petroleum bulk storage facilities. It is not intended for use with retail fueling and other motor fueling facilities, refineries, chemical plants, docks, oil production facilities, or electric power generation, transmission, distribution and service center facilities. Fencing, lighting or other security measures designed to prevent unauthorized access to the bulk storage facility may be components of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the facility uses to prevent releases of petroleum to storm water discharges. There are several different types of fencing and lighting that can be effective. The intent of this document is to outline a method for providing security fencing and lighting that has been effectively used. There are other fencing and lighting methods that may be adequately effective. Some facilities may be considered adequately secure without fencing or lighting. An analysis of the threat level should be made to determine the type of security system to employ.  
1.3 Any facilities must meet local, state, and federal building, architectural, hazardous material handling and storage, and fire protection codes.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Jul-2017
ICS
75.200 - Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment
Technical Committee
E50 - Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action
Drafting Committee
E50.01 - Storage Tanks
Current Stage
Ref Project

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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: E2942 − 17
Standard Guide for
Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
1
Regulations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2942; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Federal Regulation 40 CFR 112.3 requires an owner or operator of certain onshore or offshore
facilities that have tanks used for storing oil to prepare a written Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan). The SPCC Plan must include a description of the security
measures that are implemented at the facility to prevent unauthorized access to oil handling,
processing, and storage areas. Such security measures may involve fencing, lighting and other more
sophisticated systems.
The SPCC rule defines Tier I and Tier II facilities. The owner/operator of Tier I and certain Tier II
facilitiesmayprepareandself-certifytheSPCCPlan.RefertoUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtection
Agency - Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Spill Prevention, Control and Countermea-
sure (SPCC) Rule - Stream-lined Requirements for Tier I and Tier II Qualified Facilities for aid in
determining if a particular facility is a qualified Tier I or Tier II facility. If the requirements for
self-certification are not met then the SPCC Plan must be certified by a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Some states do not permit self-certification of SPCC Plans and thus requires that all SPCC Plans be
certified by a Professional Engineer (P.E.)The owner/operator should check with the state engineering
licensing board to find out if it prohibits SPCC Plan self-certification.
1. Scope* facility uses to prevent releases of petroleum to storm water
discharges. There are several different types of fencing and
1.1 This guide covers fencing and lighting only. More
lighting that can be effective. The intent of this document is to
sophisticated security systems may be appropriate for the
outline a method for providing security fencing and lighting
facility but discussion of these types of systems is beyond the
that has been effectively used. There are other fencing and
scope of this document.
lighting methods that may be adequately effective. Some
1.2 The information included in this guide is intended for
facilities may be considered adequately secure without fencing
petroleum bulk storage facilities. It is not intended for use with
or lighting. An analysis of the threat level should be made to
retail fueling and other motor fueling facilities, refineries,
determine the type of security system to employ.
chemical plants, docks, oil production facilities, or electric
1.3 Any facilities must meet local, state, and federal
power generation, transmission, distribution and service center
building, architectural, hazardous material handling and
facilities.Fencing,lightingorothersecuritymeasuresdesigned
storage, and fire protection codes.
to prevent unauthorized access to the bulk storage facility may
be components of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
1 standard.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E50 on
Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action and is the
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
direct responsibility of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2017. Published August 2017. Last previous
edition approved in 2015 as E2942–15. DOI: 10.1520/E2942–17 ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
E2942 − 17
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- Streamlined Requirements for Tier I and Tier II Qualified
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Facilities
7
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 2.6 Federal Standards:
Federal Specification RR-F-191K/GEN Fencing, Wire and
2. Referenced Documents
Post Metal (And Gates, Chain Link Fence Fabric, and
2
Accessories-(General Specification)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
RR-F-191/1 Fencing, Wire and Post, Metal (Chain-Link
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel
Fence Fabric)
Barbed Wire
RR-F-191/2 Fencing, Wire and Post, Metal (Chain- Link
A123 Specificatio
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2942 − 15 E2942 − 17
Standard Guide for
Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
1
Regulations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2942; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Federal Regulation 40 CFR 112.3 requires an owner or operator of certain onshore or offshore
facilities that have tanks used for storing oil to prepare a written Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan). The SPCC Plan must include a description of the security
measures that are implemented at the facility to prevent unauthorized access to oil handling,
processing, and storage areas. Such security measures may involve fencing, lighting and other more
sophisticated systems.
The SPCC rule defines Tier I and Tier II facilities. The owner/operator of Tier I and certain Tier II
facilities may prepare and self-certify the SPCC Plan. Refer to United States Environmental Protection
Agency - Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Spill Prevention, Control and Countermea-
sure (SPCC) Rule - Stream-lined Requirements for Tier I and Tier II Qualified Facilities for aid in
determining if a particular facility is a qualified Tier I or Tier II facility. If the requirements for
self-certification are not met then the SPCC Plan must be certified by a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Some states do not permit self-certification of SPCC Plans and thus requires that all SPCC Plans be
certified by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) The owner/operator should check with the state engineering
licensing board to find out if it prohibits SPCC Plan self-certification.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This guide covers fencing and lighting only. More sophisticated security systems may be appropriate for the facility but
discussion of these types of systems is beyond the scope of this document.
1.2 The information included in this guide is intended for petroleum bulk storage facilities. It is not intended for use with retail
fueling and other motor fueling facilities, refineries, chemical plants, docks, oil production facilities, or electric power generation,
transmission, distribution and service center facilities. Fencing, lighting or other security measures designed to prevent
unauthorized access to the bulk storage facility may be components of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the facility uses
to prevent releases of petroleum to storm water discharges. There are several different types of fencing and lighting that can be
effective. The intent of this document is to outline a method for providing security fencing and lighting that has been effectively
used. There are other fencing and lighting methods that may be adequately effective. Some facilities may be considered adequately
secure without fencing or lighting. An analysis of the threat level should be made to determine the type of security system to
employ.
1.3 Any facilities must meet local, state, and federal building, architectural, hazardous material handling and storage, and fire
protection codes.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action and is the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2015Aug. 1, 2017. Published December 2015August 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E2942–15. DOI:
10.1520/E294210.1520/E2942–17
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
E2942 − 17
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire
A123 Specification fo
...

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1.1 This guide covers fencing and lighting only. More sophisticated security systems may be appropriate for the facility but discussion of these types of systems is beyond the scope of this document.  
1.2 The information included in this guide is intended for petroleum bulk storage facilities. It is not intended for use with retail fueling and other motor fueling facilities, refineries, chemical plants, docks, oil production facilities, or electric power generation, transmission, distribution and service center facilities. Fencing, lighting or other security measures designed to prevent unauthorized access to the bulk storage facility may be components of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the facility uses to prevent releases of petroleum to storm water discharges. There are several different types of fencing and lighting that can be effective. The intent of this document is to outline a method for providing security fencing and lighting that has been effectively used. There are other fencing and lighting methods that may be adequately effective. Some facilities may be considered adequately secure without fencing or lighting. An analysis of the threat level should be made to determine the type of security system to employ.  
1.3 Any facilities must meet local, state, and federal building, architectural, hazardous material handling and storage, and fire protection codes.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM F1973-21(Specification)
Standard Specification for Factory Assembled Anodeless Risers and Transition Fittings in Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide 11 (PA11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) Fuel Gas Distribution Systems

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements and test methods for the qualification of factory assembled anodeless risers and transition fittings, for use in polyethylene (PE), in sizes through NPS 8, and Polyamide 11 (PA11), in sizes through NPS 6, gas distribution systems. The bend radius, steel pipe thread, steel flanges, and gas pressure containing factory welding shall meet the requirements prescribed. Temperature cycling test, tensile pull test, leak test, and constant tensile load joint test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the qualification of factory assembled anodeless risers and transition fittings, for use in polyethylene (PE), in sizes through NPS 16, and Polyamide 11 (PA11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12), in sizes through NPS 6, gas distribution systems.  
1.2 The test methods described are not intended to be routine quality control tests.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 Throughout this specification footnotes are provided for informational purposes and shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM G184-06(2020)e1(Practice)
Standard Practice for Evaluating and Qualifying Oil Field and Refinery Corrosion Inhibitors Using Rotating Cage

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Selection of corrosion inhibitor for oil field and refinery applications involves qualification of corrosion inhibitors in the laboratory (see Guide G170). Field conditions should be simulated in the laboratory in a fast and cost-effective manner (1).3  
5.2 Oil field corrosion inhibitors should provide protection over a range of flow conditions from stagnant to that found during typical production conditions. Not all inhibitors are equally effective over this range of conditions so it is important for a proper evaluation of inhibitors to test the inhibitors using a range of flow conditions.  
5.3 The RC test system is relatively inexpensive and uses simple flat specimens that allow replicates to be run with each setup. (2-13).  
5.4 In this practice, a general procedure is presented to obtain reproducible results using RC to simulate the effects of different types of coupon materials, inhibitor concentrations, oil, gas and brine compositions, temperature, pressure, and flow. Oil field fluids may often contain sand; however, this practice does not cover erosive effects that occur when sand is present.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers a generally accepted procedure to use the rotating cage (RC) for evaluating corrosion inhibitors for oil field and refinery applications.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM G185-06(2020)e1(Practice)
Standard Practice for Evaluating and Qualifying Oil Field and Refinery Corrosion Inhibitors Using the Rotating Cylinder Electrode

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Selection of corrosion inhibitor for oil field and refinery applications involves qualification of corrosion inhibitors in the laboratory (see Guide G170). Field conditions should be simulated in the laboratory in a fast and cost-effective manner (1).3  
5.2 Oil field corrosion inhibitors should provide protection over a range of flow conditions from stagnant to that found during typical production conditions. Not all inhibitors are equally effective over this range of conditions so that is important for a proper evaluation of inhibitors to test the inhibitors using a range of flow conditions.  
5.3 The RCE is a compact and relatively inexpensive approach to obtaining varying hydrodynamic conditions in a laboratory apparatus. It allows electrochemical methods of estimating corrosion rates on the specimen and produces a uniform hydrodynamic state across the metal test surface. (2-21)  
5.4 In this practice, a general procedure is presented to obtain reproducible results using RCE to simulate the effects of different types of coupon materials, inhibitor concentrations, oil, gas and brine compositions, temperature, pressure, and flow. Oil field fluids may often contain sand. This practice does not cover erosive effects that occur when sand is present.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers a generally accepted procedure to use the rotating cylinder electrode (RCE) for evaluating corrosion inhibitors for oil field and refinery applications in defined flow conditions.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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