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Remind workers during subcontractor or safety meetings about proper storage and handling of materials. <br /> 4-2.1.2 BMP C1.20 HANDLING OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS <br /> Petroleum products are widely used during construction activities. These pollutants include oils,gasoline,diesel ---' <br /> oil,kerosene, lubricating oils,and grease. They are used as fuels and lubricants for vehicular operations,power <br /> tools, and general equipment maintenance. Most of these pollutants easily adhere to soil particles. <br /> The following are guidelines for preventing pollution from petroleum products on construction sites: <br /> - Store petroleum products properly <br /> - Adequately maintain vehicles and heavy equipment <br /> - Dispose of oil and oily wastes properly(call 1-800-RECYCLE) <br /> - Retain oil contaminated sediment on-site through the use of erosion and sediment control BMPs <br /> Guidelines for storing petroleum products are as follows: <br /> - Store products in weather-resistant sheds where possible,or provide cover and wind protection around <br /> storage areas. Line storage areas with double layers of plastic sheeting or a similar material. Regularly <br /> monitor all storage sheds,dumpsters, or other storage facilities for leaks and repair them as necessary. <br /> - Create impervious berms around the perimeter of storage areas(the capacity of bermed areas should be <br /> 110 percent of the largest container or 100%of the contained volume,whichever is greatest). <br /> - Label all products clearly. <br /> - Keep tanks off the ground. <br /> - Securely fasten lids. <br /> - Post information for procedures in case of spills. Persons trained in handling spills should be on-site or <br /> on call at all times. Keep materials for cleaning up spills on-site easily available. Clean up spills <br /> immediately and dispose of the contaminated material properly. <br /> - Specify a staging area for all vehicle maintenance activities. Locate this area away from all drainage <br /> courses. <br /> - Remind workers during subcontractor or safety meetings about proper storage and handling of materials. <br /> 4-2.1.3 BMP C130 NUTRIENT APPLICATION AND CONTROL <br /> Inorganic nutrient pollution is most often caused by fertilizers used in revegetating graded areas. Proper soil- <br /> stabilization measures, sediment control, and stormwater detention structures should be used to keep these <br /> materials out of waterways. <br /> Nutrient pollution can be minimized by working fertilizers and liming materials into the soil to depths of 4 to 6 <br /> inches, and by proper timing of the application. Control of nutrients can be achieved by applying the required <br /> quantity of fertilizer in more than one operation. Hydro-seeding produces more nutrient pollution than <br /> conventional seedbed preparation operations. <br /> Use of fertilizers containing little or no phosphorus may be required by the City if the development is near <br /> nsitive water bodies. In any event,care should be taken to use only the minimum amount of phosphorus <br /> weeded,as determined by soil tests or advice from the local Conservation District or Soil Conservation Service. <br /> 4-2-2 <br />