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Show Unpermitted Discharges and Spills In the past, de- icing fluids at SLCIA have been controlled by disposal to a storm water collection area and then to wastewater treatment facilities. Due to a recent increase in the stringency of de- icing requirements imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) regulations, the holding capacity is no longer adequate for proper containment and overloading of local treatment facilities has resulted in operational problems, including accidental discharges. The planned development of a process to recover and recycle glycols ( the main component in deicing/ anti- icing fluids) to eliminate the overflow discharge of contaminated storm water should be able to handle airport storm water and contaminants of concern. Biomonitoring is required where effluent toxicity is an existing or potential concern. SLCIA is considered a minor facility and its discharge is not likely to be toxic after the deicing/ anti- icing diversion/ recovery system is fully implemented ( anticipated date of completion- January 2000) and will not require biomonitoring. Minor fuel spills involving less than 25 gallons must be contained by the party causing the spill. In the event that fuel reaches the storm sewer it can be removed by oil/ water separators located at the discharge points to the City Drain, Surplus Canal and at the entrance to the aeration lagoon of the storm water pretreatment system. All material entering the storm sewer passes through these separators. Fuel spills greater than 25 gallons must be reported to the fire department, state Health Department, DWQ and the Salt Lake City County Health Department. Upon notification the responsible party will immediately begin containment of the spill and the Airport Authority Operations Division, Maintenance Division and the Airport Environmental Specialist will provide necessary assistance. Reporting and Cleanup of Spills With the proximity of large industrial, transportation and sewage treatment facilities to GSL, accidental unpermitted discharges to the lake and the lake environs have occurred in the past and are likely to occur in the future. Emergency spill reporting and response is handled by several agencies with different jurisdictional responsibilities. The unpermitted release of any substance which may pollute surface or ground water must be reported immediately to DEQ, followed by a written report summarizing the incident and remedial actions taken to respond. These include releases greater than 25 gallons of used oil, damaged radiation sources, lost or stolen radioactive materials spills or releases of radioactive materials to the environment or other events causing significant human exposure or property damage. This reporting is required by both state and federal statutes. If an incident involves potential health or environmental effects which require immediate action by local authorities, the local emergency response access number should also be called. Some spills also may require notification of the National Response Center ( NRC), depending on the type and amount of the release. In addition, spills, leaks, fires and other events at oil or gas drilling or production facilities must be reported within 24 hours to DOGM followed by a written report. 56 |