Defence National
Environmental
Standard
Fuel storage, distribution, pollution prevention and
waste management infrastructure and equipment
Defence National Environmental Standard
Fuel storage, distribution, pollution prevention and waste management infrastructure
and equipment
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Purpose
1.
To set minimum environmental requirements for fuel storage, distribution, pollution prevention and waste
management infrastructure and equipment.
Scope
2.
This Defence National Environmental Standard (DNES) applies to Defence personnel, its contractors and
third parties operating on the Defence Estate or undertaking activities anywhere on behalf of Defence.
3.
This DNES applies to
a.
Infrastructure development and maintenance
b.
Equipment acquisition, maintenance and repair.
Terms and definitions
Term
Definition
Base Emergency Response
Plan (BERP)
Emergency response plan relevant to all emergencies on the base. Developed under the Base
Accountabilities Model.
Base Support Manager (BSM)
Under the Base Accountabilities Model, a BSM is the DSRG representative accountable for
delivery of base support management and services, including integrated delivery of agreed
support services, for a given base.
Defence National Environmental
Standard (DNES)
A set of quality or performance conditions specifying Defence’s minimum acceptable level of
environmental management for an environmental factor, activity or process.
Defence Support and Reform
Group (DSRG)
DSRG support the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the other Defence Groups in meeting
their capability and corporate objectives.
Environment
Surroundings in which Defence personnel and its contractors operate, including air, water,
land, natural resources, heritage, flora, fauna, humans, and their interrelation.
Equipment
Items related to pollution prevention that can be detached or are mobile, including petroleum
spill kits, Tank Pump Assemblies (TPA), Bulk Fuel Tankers (BFT), fuel modules, booms, Tank
Fabric Collapsible (TFC), Tank Fabric Collapsible Marine (TFCM), Drum Fabric Collapsible
(DFC).
Incident
Any occurrence that can result in an impact or impacts on the environment. This includes
incidents, complaints, near misses, observations and non-conformances.
Infrastructure
Fixed structures for fuel storage, distribution and disposal, including pollution prevention
structures and other fixed structures that relate to management of fuel and/or prevention of
hydrocarbon pollution. Examples include tanks, bunds, pipes, stormwater oil water seperators,
detention basins, washdown facilities and wastewater treatment plants.
Non-conformance
An action or omission that did not meet Defence’s environmental operational controls including
Defence Instructions, Defence Environmental Standards, Environmental Clearance Certificate
conditions, Range Standing Orders, Standard Operating Procedures; or an action or omission
that did not meet external conditions placed on Defence.
Personnel
Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), members of the Australian Public Service
(APS) employed by Defence, contractors/subcontractors and/or consultants performing work or
providing services for Defence, and third parties or other visitors to the Defence Estate.
Petroleum Spill Kit
Spill kit designed for responding to oil and petroleum spills. Absorbant material is designed to
soak up oil and petroleum but not water.
Regional Environment Officer
(REO)
Supports and represents the Senior Environment Manager at bases and groups of bases.
Senior Environment Manager
Senior professional advisor for environmental matters in a DSRG region, advising Defence
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Term
Definition
(SEM)
personnel including senior Commanders and managers. Leads the environmental team and
manages the regional implementation of national strategic programs.
Spill
Accidental loss of a hazardous liquid.
Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP)
Operational control that specifies how a standard activity should be undertaken. This may
include specific requirements to minimise WHS and environmental risks. Initial incident
responses may also be detailed for certain activities.
Technical Authority (TA)
Primary source of technical guidance for a given subject matter area.
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Performance requirements
Fuel Storage Tanks
1.
Fuel storage tanks shall be:
a.
developed to the relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS 1940 and AS 4897).
b.
protected against rainwater inundation, corrosion and mechanical damage.
c.
sufficiently accessible for inspection and maintenance.
2.
Aboveground storage tanks (AST) shall be developed in preference to underground storage tanks (UST)
where this does not compromise operational, security and safety imperatives.
3.
ASTs shall not be developed below the water-table or within acid-sulfate soils.
4.
ASTs and associated flanges, valves and hose connections shall be bunded to the requirements of AS 1940,
with the bund capacity at least 130% of the largest tank in the bund.
5.
USTs shall be double-walled with an interstitial leak detection system adequate for the tank’s lifespan
installed. Alternatively, the tank may be contained within a secondary structure (e.g. a concrete lined pit) with
an observation point for the purposes of leak detection.
Fuel distribution infrastructure (pipework and hoses)
6.
Pipework shall be developed above ground in preference to underground, where this does not compromise
operational, security and safety imperatives.
7.
All pipework, flanges, valves and hoses shall comply with the relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS 2683
and AS 3664).
8.
Pipe work and dispensing equipment shall be constructed without superfluous joints and bends to minimise
the risk of leakage.
9.
Underground pipework shall be protected from corrosion and include an effective secondary containment
system (e.g. double-skin) in accordance with Australian Standards.
10. Fuel transfer and refuelling systems shall incorporate overfill protection (preferably shut-off devices) with
additional redundancy systems to prevent a spill in the event of failure of the device.
11. All fill points, pumps, meters and gauges shall be located within a sufficiently bunded area with collision
protection incorporated into the design.
12. Fill points shall be fitted with a vapour recovery system to relevant Australian Standards.
13. Pressurised pipes and hoses must incorporate an automatic line leak detector in accordance with Australian
Standards.
Packaged Fuel
14. All packaged fuel (e.g. 200 L drum), shall be stored and dispensed within a bunded area or on a bunded
pallet (spill containment pallet).
Bunding
15. Bunding capacity shall be 130% of the total volume of the largest tank (or multiple tanks operated as a single
unit) within the bund in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS 1940).
16. Rollover bunds shall be developed in filling and refuelling areas. Note that in these areas, the largest tank
may be associated with the Bulk Fuel Tanker (BFT) and the bund shall be sized accordingly.
17. Where feasible, all pipework shall be routed over the bund wall rather than through it.
18. Where possible, open bunded areas shall be protected from rainfall by a canopy, particularly over filling
points. Clean runoff from the canopy shall bypass wastewater pre-treatment (oil-water separator). Bunds
shall not drain to the stormwater system, even through an oil-water separator.
19. Bunding shall include associated facilities designed to remove liquids safely from the bunded area without
polluting the environment.
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20. If the material to be bunded is contained in drums (or other small containers), the bunded area shall contain
at least 25% of the total volume of the stored products.
21. Portable bunding of 130% capacity of the largest tank or package shall be used
Stormwater System
22. Applicable State or Territory discharge licences shall be current and held on-site. Stormwater and effluent
shall be managed in accordance with licence conditions and Defence policy. If a discrepancy exists, licence
conditions shall take precendence.
23. Potential sources of hydrocarbon pollution must be included in the site’s stormwater pollution source register.
Refer to the Stormwater DNES on the Defence EMS Website for further information.
24. Stormwater shall be treated to achieve acceptable water quality for discharge. Adequate, stormwater pretreatment systems (e.g. triple interceptor, corrugated plate interceptor or vertical gravity separator) shall be
integrated into DFI design. Where a suitable, licenced alternative treatment system exists, (e.g. a constructed
wetland, trade waste treatment plant) this may be used to treat waste water prior to disposal. Stormwater
management must comply with the Stormwater Management Plan if one has been developed for the base.
25. Wastewater pre-treatment systems shall be able to continue functioning effectively when runoff contains high
concentrations of AFFF.
26. Flooding risk, stormwater catchment size and infiltration shall be taken into account when sizing and locating
systems.
27. Wastewater pre-treatment systems shall be correctly sized and appropriately located to ensure they:
a.
provide adequate retention time to allow separation of grease/oil and suspended solids
b.
continue to function effectively during maximum rainfall periods without requirement for intervention.
28. Stormwater inlets shall be colour-coded to AS 1345 to indicate the type of wastewater permitted. Prominent
signage shall be displayed in suitable locations to advise of colour codes.
Tank Pump Assemblies
29. Tank Pump Assemblies (TPAs) and modular fuel cells shall have an appropriately sized Petroleum Spill Kit
(PSK) as part of its standard on-board equipment and all operators shall be trained in their use.
30. TPAs shall have an automatic shut-off system (overfill protection) fitted and operational.
31. Field refuelling shall preferably be carried out within a bund of adequate capacity for the tank size (e.g.
portable, collapsible bund). Where this is not operationally feasible, a sump shall be placed under the
dispenser and any waste fuel captured shall be collected and stored in an appropriate container for disposal
in the dump tank upon returning to base, or at a licenced public facility.
Washdown facilities
32. Washdown facilities shall be adequately sized for the purpose and be able to contain and drain all the water
used.
33. Washdown facilities shall include an impervious hard-stand, sufficient bunding and splash containment walls.
Additionally:
a.
primary sludge pits of sufficient size to accommodate expected use and maintenance schedules.
b.
grease traps and oil separators (e.g. flat plate separators, coalescing plate interceptors and vertical
tube / gravity separators) of sufficient size for the expected levels of use.
c.
Settlement tanks or ponds of sufficient size to accomodate maximum flow rates and designed to
allow easy removal of settled sediment.
d.
Where possible, a closed water recycling system, with effluent treated to reduce biosecurity risks
34. Chemical cleaning agents (such as detergents and degreasers) shall not be used during operation of the
washdown facilities as these reduce the effectiveness of grease traps and oil-water separators.
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Petroleum Spill Kits
35. Petroleum Spill Kits (PSK) of appropriate capacity shall be located in all areas where there is a risk of a spill
greater than 50 L. This may include:
a.
Aircraft aprons, hardstands and flightlines
b.
Maintenance workshops and hangars
c.
Fuel and hazardous chemical storage areas and warehouses
d.
Fuel dispensing points and Kerbside Refuelling Points (KRPs)
The standard contents of PSKs are provided in Schedule A.
36. All personnel handling fuel shall be trained in the use and maintenance of PSKs
37. PSKs are not to be used for storing contaminated material. A contaminated waste receptacle (e.g. red
wheelie bin) shall be collocated with the PSK for receiving contaminated waste.
38. Major spill response trailers (MSRTs) shall be provided where there is a significant risk or environmental
damage, and/or there is a potential for large volumes of fuel to be spilt. MSRTs contain the same contents as
standard 190 L PSKs but in larger quantities.
39. PSKs shall be replenished and waste material disposed of appropriately following a spill.
Waste Management
40. Dump tanks for the purposes of storing waste fuel and oil shall be maintained in maintenance areas (e.g.
MEOMS) and subject to the same standards outlined for fuel storage tanks
41. All oily waste or sludge removed from the drainage systems shall be disposed of by an appropriately licensed
waste disposal contractor to an appropriately licenced waste facility.
42. Soiled pads and soiled clothing from a spill clean-up shall be disposed of at a licenced facility. Recovered fuel
shall be recycled in accordance with the POL manual (DEF (AUST) 5695B) or disposed of at a licenced
facility.
Decomissioning and disposal
43. Tanks shall be decommissioned and removed once they are no longer being used or if they have been found
to leak and cannot be repaired. Removal shall be in line with Australian Standards (e.g. AS 4976).
44. Contaminated soil assessment shall be carried out following tank removal. If significant contamination is
detected, additional sampling and analysis shall be undertaken sufficient to characterise the extent and
nature of the contamination.
Monitoring and measurement
45. Monitoring specified by any licences and permits shall be adhered to.
46. Groundwater monitoring wells shall be established in the vicinity of USTs. At least 3 wells shall be
established (1 upgradient and two downgradient) and positioned by a qualified groundwater hydrologist.
Sampling shall be carried out at least annually. Analysis shall include TPH.
47. Groundwater, surface water and any ecological monitoring results shall be retained.
48. All monitoring data shall be consistent with the Defence Spatial Data Management Plan and other data
protocols.
Incident/emergency response
49. Refer to Base Emergency Response Plans for additional property-specific incident and emergency
management requirements.
50. Contaminated Site Register
Reporting
51. Reporting must be carried out in accordance with the Fuels manual and related operational controls (e.g. the
DFIOI).
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52. Records of interstitial leak monitoring, inspections and tests must be kept onsite.
53. Soil validation reports following UST removal shall be kept on site.
54. General reporting requirements under the Defence EMS are addressed in other DNES – refer to the Defence
Environmental Standards Register on the EMS Intranet Site.
Audit and non-conformance
55. Records of all monitoring, testing, integrity records etc shall be maintained on site.
56. Inventory records of fuel received, stored and dispensed, shall be maintained and reconciled. Where any
discrepancy in records indicates possible leakage, the installation shall be checked and any leaks found shall
be rectified. A manifest shall be provided and maintained in accordance with NOHSC:3010.
57. All environmental non-conformances shall be recorded using the Environmental Incident Management
system. Note that non-conformances with Defence and statutory requirements may be identified through
sources other than incidents (e.g. through audit findings).
User feedback
58. Personnel are encouraged to provide feedback on this DNES. Feedback will be used to inform future
versions of this document, which is reviewed at regular intervals as part of the Defence EMS continual
improvement process.
59. Provide any feedback on this DNES via email to environmentandheritage@defence.gov.au. Please include
the DNES title in the subject line of email/feedback.
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Schedule A – Example Petroleum Spill Kit Contents
The following is an example of standard petroleum spill-kit contents (e.g. Blackwoods Kit Spill Oil 190 Litres).
Specialised spill-kits may include greater quantities, or contain additional items such as:
- Global peat (e.g. for BFI PSKs)
- Non-sparking shovels, brooms
- Floating booms (e.g. for maritime use)
Specialised PSKs may also be stored in other container types or trailer-mounted. All PSKs shall be clearly
labelled as such.
Description
NSN
MF Part #
Quantity
Labelled, yellow 240 litre wheelie bin (PSK)
N/A
0119 5872
1
Spill Response Procedures
N/A
N/A
1
Oil and Petroleum folded rolls 3M P-FL550DD
N/A
0082 7747
2
Oil and Petroleum double booms 3M T280
66 150 5716
0116 1379
2
Oil and Petroleum sorbent pads 3M HP156
N/A
0008 7006
25
Gloves solvent and oil resistant
66 150 5578
0403 8056
2
Coveralls tyvek disposable 4530+
66 150 4717
N/A
2
Bags yellow ‘contaminated waste
66 150 5457
0120 6293
5
3M 4251 Disposable Half Face Respirator
66 150 3884
0034 1020
2
Safety goggles
66 150 1702
0105 5946
2
In addition to the PSK, a separate, red, 240 L labelled wheelie bin should be collocated with the PSK for
contaminated waste
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