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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-17 First Student Ltr to OPH Submitting Development Application � First Student, Inc. 5288 Stagecach Trail N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Teleptwa: (651) 351 -7985 Fax: (651) 351-7980 first S October 17, 2001 Kris Danielson Community Development Director City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Kris, Please find enclosed First Student's application requesting amendment of our existing Conditional Use Permit to reflect proposed changes in operations and conditions at our facility at 5288 Stagecoach Trail N. in Oak Park Heights. The proposed changes include... 1) The use of `Building D" (5302 Stagecoach Tr. N.) for cold weather vehicle storage and use of existing wash bay for vehicle washing. 2) The installation of an 8000 - gallon diesel above ground storage tank to allow for on site fueling of school buses. The focus of our business is to provide safe, dependable and cost effective transportation of the highest quality to all who make use our services. Customers utilizing our vehicles include the students and families of Independent School District 834, various employees within the Oak Park Heights community, as well as religious, civic and recreational groups from the northern Washington County and greater St. Croix Valley areas. The amendments we are requesting would provide a greater level of safety, dependability and efficiency in several aspects of our daily operations. We make great effort and take great pride in building our reputation as a conscientious and responsible business partner within this community. In submitting this application we renew our commitment to achieve the highest standards of safety and quality as we continue to provide services within our community. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, �L Arlen Hviding, onLer First Student, Inc. — Oak Park Heights A FwstGroup America rp Compam DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ITEMS SUBMI 1 1 L+ 1j: • Development Application and Fee. • Authorization from owner to proceed as applicant. • Parcel search with mailing labels from Washington County. • Property Tax Statement. • Aboveground Storage Tank Description • Site and Grading Plans - Midwest Land Surveyors. • MPCA Above Ground Storage Tank Application • SPCC Plan — Strata Environmental • First Student Environmental Management Overview • First Student Environmental Policy and Controls - Reference Material - Hazardous Communication and Employee Training - Regulated Substance Storage and Control Procedures. - First Student Emergency Spill Response Plan DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION HE . EVE ,.- PM T A . I IGHT ....S ♦ D LO EN PP .,... L CAT . _.... ION 14168 Oak Park Boulevard P.O. Box 2007 Base Fee: $400.00 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Escrow Amount: (651) 439 -4439 Fax: (651) 439 -0574 Street Location of Property 5288 Stagecoach Trail N. Legal Description of Property gcaa attar•'ha8 Aacrlri nt i nn _ Owner: Name oak Park LLC Address: 324 South Main St. 'Ste. 220 City: Stillwater State: MN Zip: 55082 Telephone: (Home) (Business) 651- 430 -2448 (Fax) 651 -4 - 30 -2480 (Other) Applicant: Name First Student, Inc. Address: 5288 Stagecoach Trail N. City: Oak Park Heights State: MN Zip: 55082 Telephone: (Home) (Business) 651- 351 -7995 (Fax) 651 - 351 -7980 (Other) Type of Request(s) Zoning District Amendment Home Occupation X Conditional Use Permit Ammendment Variance: Single Family Residential Site Plan Review Variance: Other Residential /Commercial /Industrial PUD: Concept Plan Subdivision PUD: General Plan Subdivision: Minor Street Vacation Comprehensive Plan Amendment Description of Request(s): See attached for request to ammend existing Conditional Use Permit. If a request for planningizoning action on the subject site or any part thereof has been previously approved, please describe it below: Owner /Applicant Initials a Development Application, Page 2 General Conditions Application Review The undersigned acknowledges that before this request can be considered and/or approved. all required information and fees, including any deposits, must be paid to the City. An incomplete application will be retuned to the applicant, The application approval process commences and an application is considered complete when all required information and fees are submitted appropriately to the City. Sixty (60) Day Waiver The City hereby notifies the applicant that development review may not be completed within the required 60 days due to public hearing requirements and agency review; therefore, the City is exercising an automatic 60-day extension for development review;' Development review will be completed'within 120 days unless additional review extensions are approved by the owner /applic:ant. Pro(mmianal Fee Responsibility It is the understanding of the undersigned that all City incurred professional fees and expenses associated with the processing of this request(s) will be promptly paid upon receipt. If payment is not received from the applicant, the property owner acknowledges and agrees to be responsible for the unpaid fee balance either by direct payment or a special assessment against the property. Applicants will be billed on a monthly basis for Planning. Engineering, Legal and Community Development fees as they are accrued. Failure to pay administrative and processing fees in a timely manner may result in denial of the application. All fees must be paid at the time of application and shall be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit. The undersigned applicant further acknowledges and consents that all unpaid fees owing the City of Oak Park Heights shall be treated as unpaid utility fees and may be certified for collection as with delinquent utllit billings and may be assessed against the subject real property if unpaid by October 31 of each year. Property Address 5 7RR Staaecoach Trail N. Oak Park Heights, MM 55082 Owner Sign tu n� Date: JQ410 / Applicant nnature• L Date. A& /I' A / DESCRIPTION FROM COMMONWEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY POLICY NO. 36537C SCHEDULE A -3 -A PARCEL 1: All that part of the NE 114 of the SW 114 of Section 3, Township 29, Range 20, contained within the following bounds, to—wit: Beginning at a point 30 feet West of a stake which is 80 rods South of the center of said Section 3, and running thence West 24 rods and 3 feet; thence North 21 rods and 9.9 feet; thence East 24 rods and 3 feet; thence South 21 rods and 9.9 feet to the place of beginning, excepting therefrom the South 150 feet thereof. PARCEL 2: The North 9636 feet of the East 429 feet of the NE 114 of the SW 114 of Section 3, Township 29 North, Range 20 West, excepting the following two trac ts: 1.) The North 232 feet of the East 155 feet thereof, and 2.) The South 252 feet of the North 494 feet of the East 233 feet thereof. SCHEDULE B Subject to Washington County Highway Right —of— Way Plat No. 97 delineating the right —of —way of C.S.A.H. No. 21. Description Note: The west line of the east 429 feet of the NE1 14 of the SW1 14 as referred to in the legal description was interpreted to be as measured along the north and south lines of this parcel and not as measured at right angle to the east line of said NE1 14 of the SW114, based on other surveyors and descrip tions. PROPOSED AMMENDMENT OF CURRENT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INCLUDE: 1. Use of "Building D" (5302 Stagecoach Trail N.) for cold weather vehicle storage and use of existing wash bay for vehicle washing. • Accessible vehicles with mechanical lifts require heated storage to minimize mechanical problems associated with cold weather. • No modifications of current facility are required to accommodate cold weather parking use. • Building will accommodate parking for approximately 15 units. • Existing wash bay to be used for periodic washing of 107 units in current fleet. • Current wash schedule provides for one wash per unit per month during non - winter school months and 2 to 3 washes per unit during winter months as road conditions dictate. • No modifications of current facility are required to accommodate washing activities. 2. Installation of an 8000 -gallon diesel aboveground storage tank to allow for on site fueling of vehicles. • Current fuel usage of approximately 1300 gallons per day would require tanker delivery once per week during the nine months of a typical school year. Summer usage would require tanker delivery once per month. • Employees dispensing fuel would receive training in areas including proper fueling techniques, First Student Environmental Policy and Controls, Hazardous Communication, and Emergency Spill Response Procedures. • Installation of aboveground storage tank as proposed in the site plan allows for adequate vehicle queuing within the current traffic patterns at the facility. AUTHORIZATION FROM OWNER TO PROCEED AS APPLICANT From:. Oak Park, LLC Sept.20,2001 324 S. Main St. Stillwater, MN 55082 To: First Student, Inc. Real Estate Department 705 Central Ave. Suite 500 Cincinnati, OH 45202 To whomever it may concern: Oak Park, LLC is owner of the property at 5307 Stagecoach Trail North, Oak Park Heights, MN, 55082. The property is presently leased by First Student, Inc. First Student, Inc. has made us aware of their desire to have above -grade diesel fuel tanks on the property. We have no objection to the placement of such tanks Provided that the following conditions are met. 1- All required city, county, state and federal permits, licenses and approvals are applied for and granted. 2- We review and approve of all engineering, site placement, and required approvals. 3- The lease is amended to the satisfaction of Oak Park, LLC. prior to placement of such tanks. Signed this day - September 20, 2001 By- ohn R. Low Chief Manager Oak Park, LLC. PARCEL SEARCH WITH MAILING LABELS FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY. °^! c WAMMN U 1 VIN UL) U N T Y SURVEYOR'S OFFICE 3 �� DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Larry S. Nybeck, P.L.S. Deputy Director /County Sury & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT � LAND MANAGEMENT&AND SURVEY DIVISION Michael J. Welling, P.L.S. �� "``� 14949 62ND STREET NORTH • P. O. BOX 6 • STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 -0006 Assistant County Surveyor Office (651) 430 -6875 Facsimile Machine (651) 430 -6888 Parcel Search 1 Date of request 0 Service Rep —"dam'' File No. 0 /3/ REOUEST FOR SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND ADDRESSES This Property Owners List will be used for These property owners' names an addresses CANNOT be sold or used for conducting surveys, marketing, or solicit ion, pursu t 1997 Minnesota Laws, Chapter 3, Section 27. Signature Date: Requested by: f oST S i kDtNT Tlwc . Street addre Si RG46eoAe -4 SMA/4 City/State/Zip code AoVW AMOK Were. {i S , ,Of v SSo Daytime Phone List of owner names and addresses for parcels located within SGV feet of: Parcel ID 0 30Z - V ZO .�; /ODD S \ Street address S"3o 7 7AP414 W. Z- / Owner's Name Gz9C .4ze_ LLG Date needed: 9�Z /�G/ Mail report: Yes No �/ 4 Mailing labels: Yes k' No Pickup report: Yes No PARCEL SEARCH FEES 1st 25 parcels, including subject parcel 5 50.00 1 sheet of 30 labels ($1.00 prepayment if ordered) /. io 2.00 postage, if mailed 2.00 fee, if faxed Total Prepayment: Total # of parcels g Completion date Compiled by # of additional parcels x .50 — S # of addl sheets of labels x 1.00 — Balance due: S Payment date Payment received by Wc leis THIS INFORMATION WAS COMPILED FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY SURVEYOR MAPS AND COUNTY ASSESSOR DATA FILES. THE COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION RELIED UPON IN THIS PARCEL SEARCH. PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT .. t I I 1 A &.L 4-- • It np °C;I A QE ZROM 1'0­_E %:041YESCTA :%EF-%RT.',AE?JT OP REVENUE .:1:: 333,000 3112�900 Taxitile 'Slarict VWuc: PROPL.XTY I.D.: R03.0".2111311.0004 =,000 3BA900 Line n An%%Wnt: 11,750.00 13,490.05 TAXPAYER I platwily CWS: Gomm COMM OAK PARK LLC %GREYSTONE REAL ESTATE GROUP =4 MAIN ST a STILLWATER MN TAXPAYER COPY STATENIENT OF PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN' IN TAXPAYER: ..... . 0.1 Washington County OAK PARK LLC %GREYSTONE REAL ESTATE GROUP 324 MAIN Sr 8 V. SMLLWATER MN SM 4160 7600 2n01 PROPCRTY I.D.: 803.029.20,31.0004 New Improvements: SECT-03 TWP-00 RANGE-020 %Iimmej Marvtt V;%'Uc; 333AN =2,9W PT OF NE 114 OF SW 1/4 r t) '1*"aoJc,%42fkct Vsiuc 6 333,000 392,900 0=20 CONTAINED WITHIN THE Comm Comm TAX FOLLOWING BOUNDS TO-VAT BEG AT DESC A Pr 30 FT W OF A STAKE WHICH 18 80 RODS 3 OF THE CTR OF 60 ir-v SEC 3 & RUNNING THENCE W 24 7 T ­ .s Cris .: ogh Form . to at= vi�;bic !or .: t-mjmny m*: $ iiiumit is. irthis hax is.:kd voutswe delanqueamme%alm ire rot eb;fbW. We this jimium too tive -qvvjoj pp)perkv I.L, re(ulta pn % meju.t ? I NC i PK. S 0.00 �= 3: ' Your Property Tax And how it !.,; Reduced By The Stale YwA pmrmy cal bettim mWtwn by ske•pW aids mW creclim. A14?1. kv the ame of Mienem•ora to rmucc vCmr rrqvrry on%. 8,188.0I 9,121.59 S. Crcd:i.% ji..!A by IN state of Mina mu to Tralti6c s;vx A. Flivedievil Immestead Lradit and cjumoft Agricultural credit 0.00 0.00 S. Other credits Y ro!%.rty tax after ro-Im.1cm bymv-1XI141 3 11,750.00 s 13890M Where Your Property Tax Dollar; Go County. 2296 2,441.69 City orTown. CrrYOFQAKPKHTS 1,228.34 222420 =dLc..y '2A7L04` 3.129.W.'! R. vmrr AMmvc4 Lc 1,275.48 1,36772 C Other kv:ij icvtcs 409.63 771.74 . 10 Special Mixing Notm-m. A. METROPOLITAN SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS 467A6 534•S IL OTHER SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS 72.17 III= .. . C. TAX INCREMENT 0.00 0.00 D. FISCAL WSPARITY 2822.20 2 Non-scrtmil votes' ApWove'd merawa icvks. bc(twv -pee-al aw's 11,750.00 Z 13,490A5 mm" tom NmPAL;• term wmmf 15272 WASTE MGMT 300.00 300A0 1,979.95 DELO UTIL 1,67935 1 1 ynct 1-U I %. nxivny m and %1%m .al IZOW.00 15,47600 PIC vase tbis tax %1.0cuscrit for fulure MAY 15 S 7,735.0D Alf-Ttioct. OCTOBER 15 $ 7.735.00 & .! * E COPY %f:!.*:;!!l"!+--154•y PV 1: n & "Ot: FOR A AEFUND FROM THE Nor. I fWINN1. OPPARYMENT OF REVENUE esum wrt Ufa c K vaitic: 42MO New iersirovemem: 42,000 4&= 803.029.20.310003 N4. i s Lirc i ,4 Amoont: &M- I PH Line 3 \mutrrit: Line 6 Amount: I IM4A T,%.YPAYVR i P- opal Clus: Comm OAK PARK LLC COLVA I /eGREYSTONE REAL ESTATE GROUP 324 MAIN ST 3 SnLLWATER MN TAXPAYER COPY STATE NIENT OF PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 200 TAXPAVER: Washington County Taxpiayer Scirvicti, & Electitivis OAK PAW LLC 1.49.Lq Qm strCel Nwh %GREYSTONE REAL ESTATE GROUP 674115 Ilk, aux -W 324 MAIN STS snLLWATER UN SM 30"1 9: 4*)-wASI4TA.X :(Xx) 2CA) I 41M 76620 �i PROPERTY I.D.: R03A29M.31A003 r J 42,000 49s300 SECT-03 TWIll-M RANGE-U0 PT NE114•SW114 vAiuc: &Z.01110 Comm Comm TAX 0 =20 SONG N 963.6FT OF E OF-sr. 429FT EXC FOLLOWING 2 TRACTS N 232FT OF E 166FT & EXC S 262FT OF N 494FT OF E 233FT THEREOF 1. the this amtrinton Form 04-IFIRto <te it I.,ki'm t-legible rett:1 propmy me refund 'rile liv Augum 15.!*'au. heat is checked. vsm i"4*v julti.tF.- &IR 4:1. jhk. this .r.-iount.ar t=e spwitf ji-ntM I -A, rcf usu %sit u4: 4:Lac f : For" M-1 $ 0.00 Your Property Tax And How it Is Reduced By The State 3- Y#W-t I;IA !Mt'UM 4I.14%film by silwe-;rtid ai6 Asts! elt:46is. 1 Aid paid by thi state lif.Mimmmou to your %impaty tax. 1.190.44 - Credits pail by the state of to rj�&�c yw Proj last: A. FduuXilses, Itsomesitaid um cdw.m -igrivulturil ovdit. 0.00 0.00 S. Odiccloji's ir 6. Your pa"ity tax after mduairm by state-Ilmdaills rvirdits• ..OJXL O.W 1,70CAD . 1,914.00 Where Your Property Tax Whir% Go ULM` City orTown. CITY 0F OAK PKMT3 211027 317A0 Sciisoldim.-itm GM A. 8=to Divr.ulki - Lr�-, 4"A 445A? R. Vuwr AlTmed , Uvy .177.27 186.57 am 109.0 A. METROPOLITAN SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS 67 76.20 IL OTHER SPECIAL TAXING DismcTs 10A9 11A8 C. TAX INCREMENT. 0.00 *AD D. FISM DISPARITY 35118 419.49 %littr 3rWo%vd rct le.% ics. 12. -ToWpo"ity mu bdom ismaiml anturymm ILO(L 1.7,00m _' tA14A0 0.00 0.00 Your "140 lax ajvdl&jvA-i*,-I;v..,: - $ . --.. . —... -- .. —... .. . 3 .—. .. — 1.70 0.00 1.914.00 Ast-re Im Imes ' MAY 15 3 957.00 r .r. w .. ... / I � r+ N «„ e I I t o a f .......... I �... 0 0 F � ilt� _1 «'crier , aTY OF BAYPORT S CH y ! w •. � WASH CO HWY R!W PLAT NO 97 '—.... ! ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK DESCRIPTION • EcoVault 8000 aboveground diesel storage tank - 6" reinforced concrete vault encapsulating primary tank. • Dual diesel dispensers with pump upgrade to 25 gallons per minute. • 2" ground fill- option with secondary containment box. • Swivel nozzle dispensers with breakaway protection. • Tank installed on foundation as outlined in site plan. SITE AND GRADING PLANS - MIDWEST LAND SURVEYORS MPCA ABOVEGROUND STRAGE TANK APPLICATION The following is a copy of the Notification for Aboveground Storage Tanks form that must be completed and submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for newly installed aboveground storage tanks. A completed notification will be submitted upon completion of tank installation. V � Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ) F o e rOfficeUseOnl % Metrq bistrict/Regular Facilities, 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55155 County (651) 297 -8664 or (800) 657 -3864 Fax (651) 282 -6247 Notification/Change in Status for Aboveground Storage Tanks Please type or use black/blue ink and complete all applicable sections as accurately as possible. If the site has more than 6 tanks, pleas photocopy this form prior to completion and submit additional sheets as necessary. If you have questions refer to directions or call. Return the completed and signed form to Attn..Toann Henry at the above address. UNSIGNED FORMS WILL BE RETURNED. PLEASE RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. A Facility Information Tank Location Tank Owner Site Name C 25 i �i lit Q7l�ilfT •: -&C Name �QS T S7lc �-�t/7 1=&6 sues ,$',7?fr SiAG •Tip. N• sncec $T_gJ? iA`�Go.9We�1 7T, city ffK pA2,t rlikiGH,� S I county IjAgo, �nc� City l C �itidf/T State /VV I tip S"sd k. ?_ Stare /#/V I zip .15 S rz Contact Name // K-- w // V1.0.) A I Phone /pS/ 3.�i� 7� 5 N Contact Name &I Wit/ #1V/ P/ 4/6 I Phone Cp,� /� �— 7q Has the site been registered before? Yeses Nol'1 Does the site have SPCC plan YeAr No[ Fill in if known Site # AeGll(, V1 Major FaciIitlr # Does the facility have a site diaeram. YesV NoC Type of Facility Service StationO Bulk PlantO EducationO industry/Manufact uing0 Auwmotive]3 Agricultural Production0 Petroleum Refineryfrennina10 Tkansportatiogi • Railroad0 Resideace0 Udlity0 Gov. Federal0 Gov. S=0 Gov. Countyl3 Gov. CityO Food Processing/Storage0 Hospital/Medical /Nursin FrrmO Office Buildine13 Marina/Bait/ResottO OtherO Is this facility located on Native American Lands? YesO ' B. Tank Action Date Tank # If unknown assign ( Le. 1001,1002...) DD/MM/YY # # # # # # Site Name/Address Chance . = +I�'`i -� f , �!5 It � .� M _ 21 9 " .4 x�'>.;"e�: O Chance _/_ /_ �: �vau, � t.zs -� Substance Stored Change _ / / ❑ ❑ F ❑ ❑ O 1 C Date Installed /_ /_ I O ❑ 1 ❑ I ❑ ❑ 1 C Repaired/Upgraded Tank/Piping __ O 1 O 13 1 ❑ ❑ C Removed Tank %/_ O ( ❑ 1 ❑ I ❑ I ❑ R C Tank Out of Service / . / 1 ❑ ❑ 1 ❑ I ❑ I ❑ 1 E C. Tank Information 1. Capacity in Gallons (Size of Tank) <.�d 2. Substance Stored In Tank? (Gas. Diesel, etc.) /SQL 3. Is Tank within 500 ft. of a Class 2 Surface water? f Yes❑ NoGr Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ NoO Yes❑ NoO Yes❑ NoO Y es❑ 4. Is the Tank Indoors ?(check qualification) Yes❑ Noar Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ NoO Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ NoO Yes❑ 5. Is Tank Used for Home Heating? Yes❑ NoC!r I Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ NoO Yes❑ NoO , Yes❑ NoO Yes❑ ' 6. Is Tank Located on a Farm or Used for i Yes13 NoV Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ No❑ I Yes❑ No❑ Yes❑ Noncommercial Residential use? _ 7. Is Task and Piping Labeled? Yes❑ NoO . � Yes❑ NO I Yes❑ (, NoO Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ No ❑ I Yes❑ 8. Tank Tvve '" _" �' "•"' :''"'. r: r: ... A Steel b .�; ..._ �~• i ail 1 l ❑ O O G Fbemiass/Svnthetic/Plastic ❑ O O O ❑ C Stainless Steel O I ❑ ❑ I ❑ O 1 ❑ Other (.please describe) Double - Walled Tank IYrs Non I YesO No❑ I YesO No0 Yes❑ NoO ( YesO No❑ I Yes❑ : Double- Bottom Tank (Yes❑ NZ I Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ NoO I Yes❑ NoO I YesO PQ- 00556 -02 (February 2000) Turn Page Over C. Tank Information Continued I Tank# Tank# Tank* Tank# lance TarL 9. Secondary Containment. (Dikes) Side Bot. Side Bot. Side Bo[. Side Boc. Side BOL Sid Concrete D O ❑ O D ❑ O O O O ❑ Steel or Fiberglass ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Soil (meeting permeability requirements) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ D O ❑ ❑ Synthetic Membrane ❑ ❑ O ❑ D O ❑ D ❑ ❑ ❑ Geosvnthetic Clay Liner ❑ ❑ ❑ O ❑ O ❑ ❑ ❑ D ❑ Percent Containment of Tank (i.e. 100%.110 %, etc.) I I 10. Corrosion Protection I Ik e !' Sacrificial Anodes System ❑ ❑ ❑ D Impressed Current System O ❑ D D ❑ Draining Concrete Pad ❑ O O + ❑ ❑ Internal Liner (in accordance w/ API 652 ) 1 ❑ O D 1 ❑ ! ❑ Internal Inspection (in accordance w/ API 653) ❑ ❑ ❑ - _ _ I_- C.3 I ._. ❑ 1 11110115, VAT= 11. AST Base Material (what is under tank) Concrete Slab or Pad O O D D O Concrete Ring Wall ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Asphalt ❑ ❑ D ❑ O Ground (soils, rock. sand, etc.) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ O Supports (elevated above ground) O O ❑ D O 1 Impermeable Liner (describe) M 12. Overfill Protection - High Level Alarm (visible or audible) D ❑ O ❑ D Automatic Shut -Off ❑ D O D ❑ C Mounted Sight Glass/Gauee (refer to directions_) O D O O D C Manual Gauge (refer to directions) O D O D D 13. Substance Transfer Area WNW. — ` •` Pad ❑ O ❑ ❑ ❑ C Curbed Pad ❑ O ❑ ❑ ❑ C. Spill Box D D D ❑ ❑ C Other (please specify) I 14. Leak Detection t Visual Monitoring (elevated tanks) D O O D ❑ C Interstitial Monitoring (for double - walled tanks) ❑ O 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ C Soil Vapor Monitoring O D D D D C SIR (Statistical Inventory Reconciliation) ❑ D ( D D O C Monthly Reconciliation D O O ❑ ❑ C D. Piping Information 1. Tvpe of Pipe (steel, flexible, plastic. fiberglass...) 2. Piping Location (aboveground or underground) AbD UnO AbD UnD Ab❑ Un❑ AbD UnD AbD Un0 Ab❑ 3. Double - walled YesC7 No❑ Yes❑ NoO YesD N YesO No❑ Yes No0 YesD �i3141R��P_:._ ' r wawa�.- 4. Corrosion Protection �. lC tliY Sacrificial Anodes System ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ D C Impressed Current System ❑ E3 D C3 O C Other s ecifv in comments box in direction.) S. Pi pe Monitoring ';� i 4�Nr iY'�"? i : �. � ter. Tracer Gas O ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ C Hvdrostauc _ f_1 ❑ O ❑ O C Lock Down Pressures O O O ❑ I O C Sump Sensor _ ❑ D ❑ D + ❑ C, Other approved method (please specify) I E Signature ' Printed name of owner or authorized representative I Sianature of owner or authorized representative I Date 1 certifv under penalty of law that the information submitted is accurate and complete w the best of my knowledge. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN, (SWP3) / SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURES PLAN (SPCC) - STRATA ENVIRONMENTAL The First Student — Oak Park Heights facility has a current site specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan on file A Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) is required for any facility with aboveground site storage capacities for petroleum exceeding 1320 gallons. First Student has contracted with Strata Environmental to develop a site - specific SPCC plan for the facility. Final certification of this plan is made at the completion of installation. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency May 29, 2001 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Arlen Hviding, Contract Manager First Student Inc 5288 Stagecoach Trail N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 RE: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System / State Disposal System (NPDES / SDS) General Storm Water Permit for Industrial Activity (MNG611000) for. First Student Inc/Oak Park Heights - SW (ID# A00006080) Dear Mr. Hviding: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has received your completed application for coverage for the above referenced industrial facility. The MPCA is pleased to inform you that permit coverage became effective 48 hours after the postmarked date of the application form The goal of this program is the elimination or reduction of contact between storm water (rain, snow melt), and potential Pollutants (significant materials). This is accomplished by developing an effective Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP) which requires the implementation of structural and non - structural "Best Management Practices" (BMPs). The individual responsible for implementing the SWPPP should become familiar with all other permit requirements (site inspections, annual reports, BMP implementation schedule, and posting the enclosed permit coverage certificate) to ensure compliance. The MPCA encourages you to retain this letter as part of your storm water permit file. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact storm water staff at (651) 296 -3960 or (800) 657 -3864. Sincerely, Kathy Van Asch Office Administrative Specialist Industrial Stormwater Staff South District Enclosure Facility ID: A00006080 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul. MN 55155 -4194: (651) 296 -6300 (Voice); (651) 282 -5332 (TTY) St. Paul - Brainerd - Detroit Lakes - Duluth - Mankato - Marshall - Rochester - Willmar: www.pca.state.mn.us Equal Opportunity Emplover - Pnntea on recvctea paper containing at least 20 - 6 fibers from paper recvctea b n FIRST STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW The following pages contain a brief overview of First Student Environmental Management guidelines. The complete and detailed policy is contained in the company's ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND CONTROL MANUAL. FirstGroup America Environmental Toolbox FirstGroup Introduction Environmental management is a key business issue for FirstGroup America. Our operating companies have obligations to meet evermore stringent state and federal environmental requirements. In addition, we are meeting growing pressure from our shareholders and customers to demonstrate we are addressing environmental issues as part of our normal business practice. In today's world of business, environmental management is The "environment" refers to our surroundings and includes important to FirstGroup fGr the following re air, surface uwrter and ground water, land, natural resources, r:L;, humans and the inter - relationship of these to • Regulator; Gompli..srn;a- strata .itid roderdi carr. a3rs.:.e each other. !invironmental issues which are important for re quireme nts continue to increas- tuan Fir:;',Group America companies include: increases the level' of etfor, rFquired to rnairudin compliance. 0 %A!33ie management • Govemme(s>. pt %v;.-%.sre - jacr,,xied swvtiny en !an!e • VVaste minimization companies h) en ::ur;. sxsr,;t;;i:;nc:= via self - audit atej complia�ic-: imr1iflon 1. n. :'form water contamination • Federal marad :jinn - siratp and local yovem.nens a,.r Groundwater contamination incresasinrrjl.* m.gi,ire iu rneet federal :tea; air and wn 3r standards and do so by passing the stundards onto Air pollution businesses. land contamination • Essvi; jnmentally cos:.:ci-.= shareh. ±'!;e z - 'ethical • investors' invest in Giese; organization with good Resource conservation environmental p:.;, P), Energy efficiency • Reduced opera:sn1 - good environn,ant:al managemetnt era : tic.�s;, h-A tr, ;ad.-ced costs through Nuisance (noise, smoke, etc.) wrt ua rniicirnization a! pollution p. W a s Environmental Toolbox 4 FirstGroup America Environmental Toolbox FirstGroup Environmental Management in FirstGroup America Companies FirstGroup America is committed to minimizing the impact that its activities have on the environment. Our environmental policy, summarized below, states our commitment to environmental management across the operating companies. FirstGroup Environmental Policy Statement Each FirstGroup America company will conduct its operations in compliance with all applicable environmental protection laws and in a manner that supports the protection and preservation of human health and the environment Policies and procedures used by FirstGroup companies to meet our Environmental Policy Statement are given in the Environmental Policy and Control Manual (EPCM). The EPCM was developed for our operating companies and defines the relevant legislation, the minimum standards for environmental management and the individual staff responsibilities for environmental management However, FirstGroup America has developed this environmental toolbox to provide every company location with a concise overview of the key environmental requirements that affect our site operations and practical advice to those at each site with the responsibility of implementing the requirements of the EPCM. The toolbox has been designed to complement the EPCM and to be used on the shop floor by personnel who work with the materials and perform the activities that have the potential to impact the environment There are another six factsheets covering a range of topics as follows: SPILL MANAGEMENT (Toolbox Factsheet ©� Each factsheet breaks the issue down into a number of sections including: UTILITIES MANAGEMENT (Toolbox ) nv iroDefinifjon ox Factsheet E STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND SURFACE DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT These explain key words or terms. (Toolbox Factsheet ©) MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE (Toolbox Factsheet ©) WASTE MANAGEMENT (Toolbox Factsheet Q) EnviroFact ,' z .,, • . y _ CONTACTS AND SOURCES OF FURTHER INFORMATION (Toolbox Factsheet 0) These contain useful background information. FirstGroup America Environmental Toolbox 5piii Kesponse and Management FirstGroup Introduction It is FirstGroup America's Policy to minimize the occurrence of spills and where they do occur, report them to management and learn from any mistakes made. 'Erivironmental Management Requirement '_ ±` %+ ^� � «i 'wi����, *:iga;� Incident Reporting Petroleum and Chemical Handling and Storage • If a spill or leak occurs, facility management should be informed • All petroleum and chemicals must be stored in areas where immediately and the incident reported to Strata Environmental. leaks or spills would be contained (e.g.. secondary containment Strata will notify company management and determine if formal structures, spill pallets or containment trays). stateifederal notification is required (in many cases, the incident • Spill kits should be available in the area of petroleum or chemical must be reported within two hours of occurrence). If required, storage and kept fully stocked. Strata will make the notification. Recordkeeping (EPCM Procedure 4.2) Spill Response • A record of any spills or leaks must be maintained at the facility • Source of spill or leak should be shut off. in Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Spill Prevention • Seal or block off surface drains. Control and Countermeasure Plans, or other facility spill plans. _ - Make required notifications. If possible, continue with response actions until spill materials Fuel Handling and Transfer are cleaned up or contained. • Spill kits and site specific spill response procedures must be kept • Properly dispose used absorbents. in the immediate vicinity of the fueling area and kept fully stocked. EnviroDefinition � .... .. .. s� :`�7RT .: j.t�r�J_�.�.. �.w�R :4 t u t �. "� �.L. ;-. - S�.ir��° �' _i• �l.� s :_ �w. }Yw.L Emergency Response Charge -Back Principle In many states, the company responsible for a release will be required to reimburse emergency response agencies for the cost of worker time and materials used to clean up a release of petroleum and hazardous chemicals in public areas. Additional costs are incurred when the size or location of a spill make it necessary to involve a third party contractor to complete required cleanup efforts. These costs directly affect the profitability of FirstGroup America companies. The Problem Spill Plan Spills of oil, fuel, or chemicals cause soil, surface water, and To deal with spills and leaks. all FirstGroup America company groundwater pollution. Although major incidents are rare, the locations must have a site specific spill response plan. State and potential safety and environmental consequences are high. Federal laws actually require certain facilities to have a spill Spills may result in costly fines and cleanup operations. It is response plan in place, including: essential that spills are cleaned up as quickly and efficiently as Clean Water Act/Oil Pollution Prevention Act possible. A Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) may be required if your site storage capacity for petroleum Spills commonly occur in these locations and/or activities: exceeds: • Aboveground: 1,320 total gallons, or any one container of 660 • Fuel tanker unloading areas. gallons • Vehicle fueling areas. • Underground: 42,000 gallons • Material storage and transfer areas. • Poor material/chemical handling practices. Clean Water Act Storm Water Provisions • Vehicle accidents. A spill response plan must be part of your Storm Water Pollution • incidental drips/leaks in parking areas. Prevention Plan (SWP3), which applies to sites where vehicle maintenance, fueling, or washing are conducted. THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF SPILLS AT RRSTGROUP COMPANYS/ TESIS FAILURE TO REPLACE THEFUELTANK The spilt plan should: CAP AFTER FUELING A VEHICLE OFTEN AFTER • Identify the actions to be taken; OVERFILLING OR "TOPPING OFF" THE TANK • Define responsibilities for those actions; • Be available in the shop area and in the spill response kit; • Be understood by the workforce (training is required!); and • Include emergency contacts Spill Response and Management Spill Response and Management FirstGroup Small Spills and Leaks REQUIRED SPILL NOTIFICATION STEPS Immediately after detection of a small spill, the source of the leak should be shut off to prevent further leakage. STEP 1 Inform site manager immediately upon discovering All Spilled material should be cleaned up with absorbent towels a release. or granular absorbents. There are a wide variety of absorbent V STEP 2 Site manager contact approved spill response material to deal with spills, however, FirstGroup America contractor, if necessary (if spill is too large to companies should avoid the use of day absorbents (kitty litter) contain, in a public thoroughfare, or navigable because thermal treatment (desorption) of day absorbents is waterway). expensive due to lack of Btu value. The practice of disposal of day absorbents into the solid waste dumpster is to be avoided. STEP 3 Site manager contact Greg Jernigan at Strata Environmental (office) 865/539 -2077; (mobile) Proprietary absorbents 865/719-0715. Berg International is a nationwide supplier of absorbent materials for FirstGroup America companies. The company supplies many STEP 4 Strata Environmental will contact FirstGroup organic and synthetic absorbent products in granules, sheets, America Management to discuss State/Federal pillows or loose powder that have a high Btu value and are notification requirements. preferred because they have a greater capacity to absorb spills. The high Btu value of these types of absorbents allows them to J STEP 5 Strata Environmental make formal notification, if readily be thermally treated by our waste vendors. required. Sealing Devices Designed for use when a tank, storage drum, valve or pipe has been punctured/damaged. If storm water drains are located in dose proximity to high spill risk areas, consider using such devices to prevent spread of the spilled materials. Action Point Checkiist : �' "" ." `_ -rx ,� �r �; ;� � = ? s, *0' s ' 1' !�`1 .�4-;• '..' a �et r c. �r = `L 3 4 % L 11±t ��:.!1_�i ✓ Identify high risk areas such as storage and fueling ✓ Determine spill kit needs and purchase. bays. ✓ Prepare site specific Spill Response Plan, SWP3, or ✓ Ensure appropriate secondary containment is in place. SPCC. ✓ Identify the direction a spill is likely to take (use water). ✓ Train employees on spill response actions. ✓ Identify drains in potential spill areas and determine ✓ Utilize practice drills - demonstrate use of spill ultimate point of discharge. responsetcleanup absorbents and devices. Useful Contacts and Further Information Strata Environmental 865 -539 -2077 Berg International (spill kit supplies) 800 -433 -1013 National Response Center (oil/hazardous substance spill reporting) 800- 424 -8802 Spill Response and Management Utilities Management FirstGroup Introduction It is FirstGroup America's policy to monitor usage of electricity, gas, water and heating oil and to make efforts to reduce consumption wherever possible. In this way we will reduce our environmental impacts and reduce operating costs. ' •%r '•ii. .��.. ':.�iY'.� -'i•�..iiib.:.: �:�...Y.�1�►"�i+��r!: =a ..�.. a,.._�i... -� t �., � ,*... ,.� _: y�yLy�s��.s ' MAN Environ Manament Regwr _ �';;,-� Environmental Reporting _ • Water Electricity You must monitor quarterly on usage of • Gas • Heating Oil The Problem Water Using excess amounts of energy and water. Water consumption can be reduced by: • Depletes scarce natural resources (such as coal, gas, oil Stopping Leaks and freshwater). Leaks should be identified and repaired. Leaks may arise • Emits pollutants to the atmosphere which contributes to from: global warming. • Damaged pipeline connections, flanges and fittings. • Wastes money. • Worn valves. • Flooded floats (balls) on water tank or cistern valves. • Corroded pipework and tanks. Prevention ; EnviroF W-" `-# isi j•;< ie �'�� i �`' ..t,._ . Each FirstGroup maintenance facility is required to report quarterly on their water and energy usage. This information Leaks in pipes can account for significant increases in is essential to establish baseline data and set targets for annual operating expenses as you pay both water and improvements. Data can be determined through: sewer effluent charges on the unused water. • Utility bills. • Site meter or gauge readings. Is your data accurate? Reducing Usage - A few examples: Are the methods of reporting consistent? FIND OUTI a. Flow Restriction/Pressure Control — Where a precise or high flow is not crucial e.g. for general washing purposes consider limiting the water flow. b. Spray /Jet — Sprays or jets can be used to direct or focus water for optimum effect while minimizing water use. New Energy Efficiency Means designs are less susceptible to blockage and tolerate the • Only use energy when needed. re-use of dirtier water. • Use energy efficient devices. c. Automatic Shut -off — Items or areas that do not require Reductions in energy usage can usually be made simply water continuously can be isolated with a simple control and at little or no cost. See the action point checklist for system. This stops items such as spray guns and hoses ideas. running continuously. Utilities Management Utilities Management FirstGroup f kiist i' - ,�►. t ✓ Turn off lights and g equipment when they are not needed. ✓ Service Boilers regularly and ensure that they (and pipes) are well insulated (at least three inches thick). ✓ Where bulbs are switched on for long periods of time, ✓ Check that windows are not being opened to replace with energy saving bulbs (known as compact compensate for overheating when heating system is fluorescent light bulbs). These use about a fifth of the on. electricity and last up to 10 times as long. V Ensure that only occupied areas are heated, and that heating is off or reduced during non - working hours. ✓ Keep windows clean, arrange work stations near windows ✓ Fix dripping faucets and leaking pipes. and use light wall colors to maximize use of natural light. ✓ Consider occupancy/time sensing controls for areas or ✓ Install water- conserving toilets and water - saving rooms that are used intermittently. devices for flushing toilets and urinals and fit automatic switch -off faucets. Useful Contacts and Further Information Strata Environmental 865 -539 -2077 Electric Power Research Institute www.epri.com Solid Waste Assistance Program 800 -677 -9424 American Water & Energy Savers, Inc. www.americanwater.com Utilities Management Storm Water Pollution Prevention FirstGroup and Site Drainage Management Introduction It isFirstGroup America's Policy to take all possible measures to prevent pollution from impacting storm water runoff from each facility. Environmental Management`Redui�emenfs V s 1• ;; � : • Fuel Handling and Transfer Any surface water drainage access points should be temporarily sealed during fuel delivery. • Chemical Handling and Storage Activities involving chemicals should not occur in the vicinity of storm drains/manholes/pathways • Spill Response Eliminate leak or spill at source, take appropriate response actions and report the incident to management as soon as possible. The Problem - EnviroOefinition Bus maintenance facilities generate waste waters during daily operations from activities such as: Surface waters, generally considered *waters of the U.S.* • Bus maintenance Waters of the United States have been defined to include • Bus washing and engine steam cleaning navigable waters, tributaries of navigable waters, interstate • Driveway and parking lot cleaning waters, intrastate waters used by interstate travelers or • Sanitary (from bathrooms) industry or intrastate waters used as a source of fish sold At most sites there will be two types of drainage systems to deal in interstate commerce (40 C.F.R. § 122.3). with water that could be impacted by these activities. • Surface water drains, which include roof drains and storm drains from roadways and clean yard areas, which should carry uncontaminated water directly to the local storm sewer system, drainage ditch, stream, river, bay or ocean. For most Prevention facilities where vehicle maintenance is conducted= discharges There are a number of measures that can ensure that site into such drains require a general storm water permit from the drainage operates correctly and pollution of local surface water appropriate federal or state environmental regulatory agency. does not occur. • Waste water drains, which carry contaminated water from 0 Label or color code manhole covers and curb drain inlets= red bathrooms, shop drainage, oil water separators (OWS), etc., for wastewater and blue for storm water. to the sanitary sewer treatment plant, often a publically -owned . Do not allow wash waters from mobile pressure washers to be treatment works (POTW). Prior agreement is required from discharged to surface water= instead, capture and discharge to the local POTW authority before connection to the sanitary sanitary sewer or otherwise properly dispose. sewer system. Clean and inspect OWS/iinterceptors regularly. • Replace ineffective interceptors. • Ensure spills are dealt with in the correct manner,(i.e., effectively, quickly) and do not enter storm drains. • Ensure all relevant staff are fully aware of the drainage system and the correct disposal methods for all wastes. Problems can occur A good knowledge of the wastewater and storm water drainage • If you do not meet the requirements defined in the general systems at your facility is fundamental to preventing water permit (e.g., contaminated material enters surface waterdrains pollution. leading to contamination of surface water). • If you discharge levels of chemicals in the wastewater not allowed in your agreement with the POTW. IN EITHER EVENT FIRSTGROUP COULD BE PROSECUTED AND FINED. Each facility should have copies of the relevant permits and/or agreements to discharge both surface water and wastewater. Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Site Drainage Management 0 Storm Water Pollution Prevention FirstGroup and Site Drainage Management Oil and Solids Interceptors Detergents Where it is not feasible to keep surface drainage completely • Should not be discharged to surface water drains even if free of contaminants. a•device to capture these contaminants described as bio- degradable. may be required. Generally, the devices would be oil -water • Some detergents cause oil interceptors to be ineffective. separators (OWSs), grit chambers. oil interceptors (01), and Look for detergents that are compatible with the use of particularly such devices designed for receiving storm water OWS /01 devices. flows (e.g., VortechsTM', StorrnceptorTM). Areas where interception devices should be located include drainage from vehicle parking areas, areas around oil storage tanks and bus washing facilities. These devices also require regular inspection and cleaning by a suitably qualified contractor to ensure proper operation. a may also have an oil interception device Ernriro d 9 Y •E sa• Wastewaterdraina ft .: installed, to capture excessive amounts of grease and oil from bus washing, engine steam cleaning, and maintenance. One quart of oil can pollute 250,000 gallons of fresh water Capturing these wastes will be effective in reducing potential making it undrinkable without treatment surcharges, fines, or violations with the POTW. '.ai:.Ni1'•:J ioafi�t. f r =i�1+w. �zy ......�a:::i t��wz-r' •^•e .qs�l �• .. Connections Remember. ;: =`_ ; ;'�.Lt �..; ; It is important to ensure that there are no improper connections above or below ground. For example, sinks in RED for wastewater drains. the maintenance area may often be used as a convenient BLUE for surface or storm water drains means of waste disposal. It is therefore essential to ensure that sinks are correctly connected to the wastewater system. Action Point Ctiecklis ri� a.a�; ►,, d Drains should be dearly identified by color coding all manhole covers and drainage inlets. Wastewater drains should be painted RED and surface water drains painted BLUE d All personnel should be made aware of the color coding and associated disposal practices. d A comprehensive drainage plan of the facility that accurately identifies all drains should be available (Note: the site plan from your SWP3 may be used for this purpose with slight modifications). d No detergents should be placed into surface water drains, or wastewater drains leading to an OWS101. unless the detergent is compatible for this use. Ensure that all connections are correct and that all contaminated liquid is discharged to the waste water drainage system. V OWS/Ols and contaminated water from secondary containment areas should be cleaned regularly to ensure their efficiency. Useful Contacts and Further Information Strata Environmental Services 8651539 -2077 Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Site Drainage Management Q Materials Management and Storage FirstGroup Introduction It is FirstGroup America's Policy to ensure all facilities handle hazardous substances in accordance with the law. Under Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations, you must ensure that they are handled correctly and do not pose a harmful threat to your employees or the environment. 'Y' ' .:' T 7 . i.* +e�: v���.'"r�e�yr•�.'''• r ��r'.�� :� . :•!d!F!'�.,} "'�.FiM Environm Management Requirements Environmental Reporting Fuel Handling and Transfer You must report quarterly on your usage of materials which will include: • Fuel should be stored in appropriate, properly • Engine oil, fuel and ethylene glycol. registered storage tanks: Aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) must have Chemical Handling and Storage secondary containment, recommend 110% of • All chemicals ingle largest tank in containment must be stored in areas where leaks would be Underground g contained. rground store a tanks USTs) must meet • Chemicals should be labeled with appropriate hazard warning. the 1998 requirements. Delivery of fuel should be supervised. • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) should be centrally held. • Spill kits should be located near chemical storage areas. The Problem Prevention Hazardous substances are widely used within bus Prevention of leaks from storage and handling of substances maintenance facilities for cleaning and degreasing. is simple. It involves 'good housekeeping' practices for Because of their hazardous nature, they must be recovered storage and handling of chemicals. This may mean increasing . and disposed of properly. Failure to do this may result in staff awareness of these issues through toolbox talks and pollution of watercourses and soil. Small leaks of chemicals training. can have a large impact on the environment. The safe and secure storage of substances is essential to Hazardous substances typically used in bus maintenance prevent pollution. Storage areas without containment and shops usually include: permeable floors will not contain spills or leaks. Instead these • Paints & thinners. Lubricants releases can enter surface water drains or seep into the • Fuels Solvents ground potentially contaminating soil and groundwater. Old and corroded drums or leaking valves pose a similarthreat and it is also important that any piping associated with °.- - - •.°x - ,�ti- . substance/material storage and handling is protected from Just one quart of solvent is enough to contaminate over 26 accidental damage which could lead to leakage. million gallons of drinking water, equivalent to 50 Olympic Drip trays should be provided and used, both in the shop sized swimming pools. and under parked vehicles (note: this is particularly necessary with engines known to leak. e.g., 'detroit' engines). This will keep floors cleaner and reduce the use of rags and absorbents. The Causes Drums should be stored on containment pallets and Pollution usually occurs as a result of at least one of the protected from precipitation. Appropriate lifting equipment following: • should be made available to transport drums onto these pallets. • Old and poorly maintained equipment. All substances that are collected and cannot be recycled • Faulty or poor storage. must be disposed of in the correct manner. Further • Accidental spillage. information on waste disposal is detailed in factsheet 6. • Poorly labeled containers. • Bad housekeeping. • Illegal disposal. Materials Management and Storage Q Materials Management and Storage FirstGroup Env'iroF c: N { r , .�� • r':'` The Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulation addresses facilities that, due to their location. could reasonably be expected to discharge oil into waters of the US (see EnviroDefinition on factsheet 4) if a spill should occur, and if it has any one oil (e.g., oil, fuels, waste oil/fuel) storage tank that has a storage capacity of >660 gallons. or have total aboveground oil storage capacity >1,320 gallons, or underground oil storage capacity >42,000 gallons. If you meet these criteria, your facility is subject to the US EPA SPCC regulation (40 CFR 112) which requires certain measures to be put in place including the preparation of a SPCC Plan. Contact Strata Environmental @ 865 - 539 -2077 to discuss. Storage Tanks A secondary containment device or structure provides containment for any loss of oil or other liquid material from the aboveground storage tank (AST) and associated pipework. .. ASTs and associated piping should be inspected regularly for _ • - signs of damage or leaks. Any accumulated rainwater, oil or debris should be removed. This may be contaminated and should be disposed of in the appropriate way (see factsheet 6). Any defects to the secondary containment wall lining must be repaired. Damage to the tank or its piping should be dealt with immediately. Recycling and Recovery Use drip trays underneath vehicles with leaking fluids. Collect - - !• '��� _ __' ___ '� = used coolants from radiators, transmission fluids, brake fluids and solvents containing hydrocarbons separately and recycle - " wherever possible. This reduces your cost in two ways: less to r T �• dispose and less new product to purchase. An added benefit is -------------- that you keep your generation volume down which can reduce the requirements placed on you by regulatory agencies. Action Point•Che r •.: - :: T; f: p' . (�IIS•' r:.�tr.' f" s . i i::Ir r ��:a•i�.a .+a•y" �� :A• wfs 1 ✓ Regularly check the condition of secondary containment. ✓ Stack drums on solid and stable rack systems. ✓ Ensure that all overflow pipes on all tanks discharge within ✓ Ensure that substances are not stored in the vicinity of the secondary containment area. surface water drains. ✓ Regularly pump out rainwater from containment areas ✓ To avoid contamination of substances. use appropriately after first inspecting for contamination. If contaminated. sealed containers for different materials - make sure this water must be handled/disposed appropriately. they are sturdy, in good condition, dearly labeled, in a well ventilated area and out of direct sunlight. ✓ Always store drums and other liquid containers within ✓ Ensure all products are stored away from moving traffic containment and use drip trays. to prevent possible collisions. Useful Contacts and Further Information Strata Environmental 865- 539 -2077 RCRA/Superfund Hotline 800 - 424 -9346 Solid Waste Assistance Program 800 -677 -9424 EPCRA Information 800- 535-0202 Materials Management and Storage Waste Management FirstGroup Introduction It is First Group America's Policy to manage waste in accordance with all regulatory requirements, to monitor increases in waste production, and identify opportunities for the prevention, minimization, and recycling of waste streams. " � - • �: Mi'� �,�.. - ..'•.Y,,..c�.- ..����t'a .t'� •i.'•tv� s�.+�fkiic��.�. ' .! - _ ��� c' �� R S. � .� � ,� Environm ntal Managemen Requir ements„ Environmental Reporting Waste Management • The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) You must identify the minimum requirements established regulates hazardous waste from `cradle to grave•, which by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). the state includes requiring facilities that generate hazardous waste regulatory agency, and local regulatory agency that apply to be registered on a federal and state level. to the facility in order to comply with legislation and to Recordkeeping ensure that waste is being property handled. • You must keep all records of Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest and associated waste management documentation. EnviroDefi "= ` �" VC 2 ninon : - a , r'+�.? Y - M Waste z ' _ pp .1 ,._c Waste Management This is the systematic control of the collection, source separation (hazardous vs. nonhazardous), storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste. There are two different types of waste: 1. Nonhazardous waste: office waste, waste oil (in most states) Z Hazardous waste • Listed hazardous waste: acetone. xylene, and toluene (all components of paint) • Waste that are characteristically hazardous (ignitability, corrositivity, reactivity, and/or toxicity): parts washer solvent • Universal waste: tires. batteries. and fluorescent bulbs The Problem Waste There are several reasons why waste management is It is important that all wastes are segregated and stored in the necessary: appropriate containers. All containers should be clearly labeled, of sufficient volume, and easily accessible. The Legislation: Your facility is responsible for ensuring that following explains how different wastes should be stored: waste is disposed of in the appropriate manner. Failure to do so can result in severe penalties. Used tires Stockpiled until transported off- site Cost of Waste: The cost of waste involves the time, energy, Used antifreeze — Seated in tanks or drums and and materials to produce the waste and not just cost of labeled disposal. Conservation and recycling are waste management Used oil filters _ Crushed and drained and then techniques that can reduce waste costs. sealed in drums and labeled Used batteries _ Sealed in acid resistant plastic Environmental Impact: Disposal of wastes has an bin and labeled environmental impact; proper disposal can significantly Used motor oil — Sealed in tanks or drums and reduce such impacts. labeled Legislation Scrap metal Place in storage container with lid It is a legal requirement that (brake drums, etc.) • Wastes are accurately identified. Spent parts Seated in drums and labeled • Proper storage and/or authorized on -site accumulation is followed. washer solvent • Adequate preparedness and prevention including Fluorescent lights _ Placed in an enclosed container emergency procedures in the event of a hazardous g material release. and disposed by licensed waste • Accurate marking and labeling of waste accumulation vendor units. • Use of an Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. Protect these wastes from exposure to precipitation which • Compliance with land disposal restrictions. could wash residues of the waste into storm water. • Delivery of the waste to a permitted treatment, storage, or disposal facility Waste Management FirstGrou p The Solution WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste minimization is the reduction, to the extent feasible, of hazardous waste that is generated before its treatment. ✓ STEP 1 Designate an employee with the responsibility storage, or disposal. Waste minimization is defined as any of waste management. source reduction or recycling activity that results in the ✓ STEP 2 Establish a recordkeeping system that will track reduction of the total volume of hazardous waste and/or the the amounUtype of waste generated. reduction of the toxicity of hazardous waste. The box shows ✓ STEP 3 Analyze the information. a step -by -step approach to waste minimization. ✓ STEP 4 Consider the waste minimization options asking: available. Start by g• After answering the ✓ STEP 5 Produce an waste minimization action plan. • What waste is produced? questions, consider. ✓ STEP 6 Implement the waste minimization action plan. • How much waste is produced? • Waste Prevention ✓ STEP 7 Review the progress waste minimization action • Waste Reduction plan. • Waste Reuse/Recycling I. WASTE PREVENTION 3. WASTE REUSE/RECYCLE • Replace hazardous chemicals with less toxic alternatives Recycle used oil by setting up equipment, such as a drip that have equal performance. table with a used oil collection bucket to collect oils • Prevent fuel overflows during tank filling by regularly dripping off of parts. Place drip trays underneath vehicles monitoring transfers. that are leaking fluids onto the workshop area. • Replace materials with reusable substitutes (i.e., paper Recycle batteries by sending them back to the distributor. rags with cloth rags and rag laundry service, disposable • Collect and recycle coolants from radiators, transmission PVC gloves for longer lasting rubber gloves). fluids. and brake fluids. Z WASTE REDUCTION • Reuse components and equipment, where possible. • Contract a licensed hazardous waste vendor to dean and This involves: recycle solvents. Try to use nonhazardous solvents where • Efficient use of materials. feasible. • Preventing spillage. • Effective maintenance. Action Po' ilnt C he' ciclisf'" MON' qgL tip ',, ✓ Keep waste streams segregated. ✓ Identify opportunities for recycling, reusing and minimizing waste, where possible. ✓ Keep all waste containers dosed except when actually ✓ Prepare an emergency response plan in the event of adding or removing waste. a hazardous material release. ✓ Label containers according to their contents. ✓ Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all hazardous materials stored on -site. ✓ Store liquid wastes in designated areas with secondary ✓ Implement a recordkeeping system which may include containment, which are isolated from surface water drains. any of the following, depending on the facility's ✓ Ensure that only licensed waste vendors are used. generator status: 1) Biennial reports, 2) Contingency Plan, 3) Emergency agreements with the local authorities, 4) Land Disposal restrictions, 5) Manifest ✓ Ensure Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests and Notices system, 6) Manifest Exception reports, 7) Personnel of Receipt are completed for all waste leaving the site and training documentation, and 8) Waste Analyses/Test records are maintained on -site for three years. Results. Useful Contacts and Further Information Strata Environmental 865 -539 -2077 RCRA/Superfund Hotline 800 - 424 -9346 Solid Waste Assistance Program 800 -677 -9424 EPCRA Information 800- 535-0202 • EXHIBIT H APPROVED VENDORS NATIONAL VENDORS The following table lists FirstGroup America approved vendors that can be utilized for compliance with Spill Response and Reporting procedures. Vendor Name Vendor Information and Description Contract of Services/Products Number ECS Claims ECS Claims Administrators and CURA Environmental 800•432 -2481 Administrators or Services are FirstGroup approved environmental claims (ECS) CURA Environmental management companies available to support FirstGroup's spill or Services response program when needed. Services provided include: 800 1 579 -3872 • Emergency Response Contractor (ERC) referral (CUBA) • Regulatory reporting (telephone and written) • Spill clean up monitoring • Disposal assistance • Invoice auditing Be sure to specify the exact type of service you are requesting. Brea International Products available include: 8001433 -1013 • Spill control station materials which include (Phone) absorbent pads, booms, clean up materials • Vehicle spill kits (required for all FirstGroup insured 5401371 -9393 tractors). (Fax) Note: If used to clean up a spill, vendor will replace kits at no charge. EMERGENCY ERCs respond to, maintain, and clean up a spill when needed. RESPONSE CONTRACTORS (FRCS) Requirements A minimum of two ERCs must be approved for each facility. Approval Process The review and approval process for ERCs is ongoing and is initiated by field requests. If your facility does not have at least two approved ERCs, or an additional ERC is needed, obtain the following information from the prospective vendor and submit it to the Environmental Coordinator and Strata Environmental. • Equipment, personnel, and service charges • Copies of insuran certificates • At least five references Z: 1Client \Fh- tGmuplFirstGmupERCnew f • Statement of qualifications • Copies of permits, licenses, and/or state certificates All ERCs are required to sign FirstGroup America's Emergency Service Response Agreement (ERSA). Note: The listing by state on the following pages contains contact information for ERCs already approved by Strata Environmental. Please notify Strata Environmental (865/539 -2077) if any changes to the information are needed. Z:%aentT=tGroupTi=GwupERCnew . ' FIRSTGROUP AMERICA APPROVED EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPANIES STATE CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR CITY CONTRACTOR PHONE AL Action Resources, Inc. Hanceville 800 -228 -8845 AR Eagle Construction & Environmental Svc. Little Rock 800 -336 -0909 Mid - America Environmental Carthage, MO 800 - 736 -3590 Spill Responders. Inc. North Little Rock 800 - 950 -3301 AZ I CA Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc. Bakersfield 661 - 392 -7765 Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc. Rancho Domingo 800 - 334 -2284 Cape Environmental Services, Inc. Tustin 714 -505 -1800 Hazpak, Inc. Fontana 800 -326 -1011 H.M.H.T.T.C. Los Angeles 888 -771 -5571 CO Hallmark Environmental. Inc. Wheat Ridge 303 -123 -8005 West Hazmat Remedial Services Denver 303 -412 -6355 CT Fleet Environmental Services Bethel 800 -562 -7611 Fleet Environmental Services Hamden 800 - 562 -7611 Fleet Environmental Services Norwich 800 - 562 -7611 860 - 887 -1932 United Industrial Services, Inc. Bridgeport 888 -276 -0886 United Industrial Services, Inc. Meridan 888 -276 -0886 Environmental Products & Services Bridgeport 800 - 843 -8265 DE Environmental Products & Services, Inc. Harrisburg, PA 800 - 843 -8265 Fleetwash Environmental Services Bensalem, PA 800 - 774 -5546 Guardian Environmental Services, Inc. Bear 302 - 834 -1000 H.M.H.T.T.C., Inc. . Wilmington 888 - 774 -5571 FL Environmental Recovery, Inc. Atlantic Beach 800 -359 -3740 Environmental Remediation Services, Inc. Jacksonville 904 -741 -4744 Florida Spill Response Corporation Cocoa 800 -237 -7012 Petroleum Management, Inc (Southern FL) Davie 954- 581 -4455 GA Coastal Divers and Pollution Control Savannah 912 - 232 -3224 Environmental Recovery, Inc. Atlantic Beach, FL 800 -359 -3740 Environmental Remediation Services, Inc. Jacksonville, FL 904741 -4744 HEPACO, Inc. Tucker 800 -888 -7689 IA Enviromark Corporation Davenport 319- 388 -9100 Environmental Management, Inc. Centerville 405- 282 -8510 Seneca Environmental Services Des Moines 515- 262 -3500 ID Key Environmental Services, Inc. (S.E. ID) Pocatello 208 - 232 -4271 Z:\ ClientlFirstGrouplFirstGroupERCnew STATE CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR CITY I CONTRACTOR PHONE MN Bay West, Inc. St. Paul 800 - 279.0456 OSI Environmental, Inc, Eveleth 900-822-9218 MO Bodine Environmental Services Decatur, IL 800 - 637 -2379 First Response (Southern MO) Memphis, TN 800 - 914 -9111 Mid - America Environmental Carthage 800 -736 -3590 Sunbelt Environmental Services, Inc. Springfield 800 -333 -5052 MS First Response, Inc. (Northern MS) Memphis, TN 800 - 914 -9111 Perry & Sons, Inc, Monroe 318- 387 -7162 MT Maxim Technologies Billings 406 -255 -7890 Maxim Technologies Helena 406 -255 -7890 Maxim Technologies Missoula 406 -255 -7890 NC Clean East Environmental Services Kinston 919 -799 -5305 Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. Charlotte 800 - 868 -2718 Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. Greensboro 800 -868 -2718 HEPACO, Inc. Charlotte 800 - 888 -7689 H.M.H.T.T.C., Inc. Raleigh 888 - 774 -5571 H.M.H.T.T.C., Inc. Greensboro 888 -774 -5571 NH ENPRO Services, Inc. (Southern NH) South Portland, ME 888 - 367 -6660 Environmental Products & Services Burlington, VT 800 - 843 -8265 Lincoln Environmental, Inc. Smithfield. RI 800 -659 -3353 NJ Environmental Products & Services, Inc. Linden, NJ 800 - 843 -8265 Fleetwash Environmental Services Fairfield 800 - 774 -5546 Fleetwash Environmental Services Middlesex 800 - 774 -5546 Fleetwash Environmental Services Port Newark 800 - 774 -5546 H.M.H- T.T.C., Inc. Flanders 888 - 774 -5571 H.M.H.T.T.C., Inc. Parsippany 888 - 774 -5571 H.M.H.T.T.C., Inc. Port of EIizabeth 888- 774 -5571 HEPACO, Inc. Cinnaminson 800 -888 -7689 Oil Mop Bayonne 800- 645 -6671 NY AAA Environmental, Inc. (frmly Allwash) Syracuse 315 - 454 -2000 Environmental Products & Services, Inc. Syracuse 800 - 843 -8265 Fenley & Nicol Environmental Deer Park 631- 5864900 Fleetwash Environmental Services New Hyde Park 800 - 774 -5546 H.MJLT.T.C., Inc. Queens & Buffalo 888- 774 -5571 Miller Environmental Group Calverton 631 - 369 -4900 United Industrial Services Cohoes 888- 276 -0886 OH Environmental Enterprises, Inc. Cincinnati 800- 392 -1503 Environmental Remediadon Services Weston 419 -669 -9101 K & D of Ohio, Inc. Mansfield 419 -526 -2411 Petroclean, Inc. Carnegie, PA 800 - 247 -3592 OK Environmental Management, Inc. Guthrie 405 - 282 -8510 Mid America Environmental Carthage, MO 800 - 736 -3590 Sooner Emergency Service, Inc. Tulsa 918 - 5841804 OR Spencer Environmental, Inc. Portland 800 - 733 -09% Z'TlientT=GrouplF=GmupERCnew State Reporting Agency & State Reportable Quantities .Telephone Numbers (Numbers are 24 hr. unless otherwise noted.) Massachusetts Water - All spills. Dept. of Environmental Protection: Land -Spills more than 10 gallons. 888/304-1133, 617/556 -1133 Michigan All spills. Emergency Response Division of DEQ: 800292 -4706, 517/373 -7660 Minnesota All spills. Dept. of Public Safety: 800/422-0798, 612/649 -5451 Mississippi Water - All spills. Emergency Management Agency: Land - Spills more than 25 gallons. 800 -6362 Missouri Water - All spills. Dept. of Natural Resources: Land - Spills more than 50 gallons. 573/634 -2436 UST - Spills more than 25 gallons. Montana Water - All spills. Disaster & Emergency Services Division: Land - Spills more than 25 gallons. 406/841 -3911, 406/431 -0014 Nebraska Water - All spills. LUST/Release Assessment Section: Land - Spills more than 25 gallons. (normal business hours)402/471 -4230; 24 hrs.: Nebraska State Patrol: 402/4714545 Nevada Water - All spills. Environmental Protection Division Land - Spills more than 25 gallons and spills hotline: 800/597 -5865 affecting more than 3 cubic yards of soil. New Water - All spills. - Office of Emergency Management: Hampshire Land - Spills more than 25 gallons. Spills 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.: 800/346 -4009, under 25 gallons that are not contained and 603271 -3440; remediated within 24 hrs. After 4:00 p.m.: New Hampshire State Police: 603271 -3636 New Jersey All spills. DEP Bureau of Emergency Response: 877/927 -6337 New Mexico Water - All spills. State Emergency Management: Land - Spills more than 25 gallons. 505/827 -9329 New York Water - All spills. Dept. of Environmental Conservation: Land - All spills, unless spill is less than 5 800/457 -7362, 518/457 -7362 gallons and contained and controlled by the spiller, will not reach the state's land or water, and is cleaned up within 2 hrs North Carolina All spills. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources: 800/858 -0368 North Dakota Water - All spills. Division of Emergency Management: Land - Spills more than 25 gallons. 800/472 -2121 Z :1C6eatVFirstGroup\oilspillregs , FIRST STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND CONTROLS The following pages contain general information reference regarding First Student's (formerly Ryder) Environmental Policy and Control relating to areas of _ Hazardous Communication and Employee Training. REGULATED SUBSTANCE STORAGE AND CONTROL PROCEDURES EMERGENCY SPILL RESPONSE PLAN Y . The complete and detailed policy is contained in the company's ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND CONTROL MANUAL.