Terminal Operations Documents

Note: This page is not a comprehensive list of all of the terminal operations work of PWSRCAC.

Terminal Operations Reports and DocumentsAuthorDateDescriptionView Documenthf:doc_categories
Transmittal letter to the Alaska Congressional DelegationApril 24, 2023Letter to Alaska delegation transmitting the report “Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal” by Ms. Billie Pirner Garde.terminal-operations programs
Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine TerminalApril 24, 2023This report was initiated in June 2022, in response to safety concerns at the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT) brought to PWSRCAC by current and former Alyeska employees.garde-report terminal-operations correspondence resources programs
Methodologies for Evaluating Defects in the Catalytically Blown Asphalt Liner in the Secondary Containment System at the Valdez Marine TerminalNovember 29, 2022This report describes methods that can be used to evaluate the catalytically blown asphalt (CBA) liner in the secondary containment systems at Valdez Marine Terminal and provides recommendations on the …terminal-operations programs
Crude Oil Storage Tank 8 Floor and Cathodic Protection System Design Review, June 1, 2022This study reviewed preliminary design documents for the floor and CP system replacement as well as historical operating data for the VMT tank CP systems.terminal-operations programs
Utilizing Numerical Simulation to Estimate the Volume of Oil Leaked Through a Damaged Secondary Containment Liner, , February 7, 2022Executive Summary: Numerical analysis was used to simulate a catastrophic failure of the largest crude oil tank, Tank 11, in the Valdez Marine Terminal’s (VMT) East Tank Farm (ETF). The …terminal-operations programs
A Review of the Appeal to 2020 Updates to 40 CFR 63, Subpart EEEE by Alyeska Pipeline Service CompanyJanuary 13, 2022On October 7, 2020, Alyeska appealed certain parts of the EPA’s update to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Organic Liquids Distribution (NESHAP-OLD). Alyeska claimed that the …air-quality terminal-operations programs
Crude Oil Storage Tank 8 Maintenance Review, May 7, 2021This report summarizes a review of inspection and other maintenance documents of Tank 8, one of the large crude oil storage tanks at the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT), looking for …terminal-operations programs
Review of Cathodic Protection Systems at the Valdez Marine TerminalApril 14, 2021This final report summarizes a review of cathodic protection (CP) of the crude oil piping at the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT).terminal-operations programs
Secondary Containment Liner Integrity EvaluationThis report identified and reviewed non-destructive methods that could be used at the Valdez Marine Terminal to test the integrity of the now 40-year-old buried secondary containment liners installed at …terminal-operations programs
2013-2017 Valdez Marine Terminal Water Quality Data ReviewSeptember 25, 2018This report contains information to help identify potential or actual problems pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the Valdez Marine Terminal’s (VMT) Ballast Water Treatment Facility (BWTF) and Sewage …water-quality terminal-operations programs
Physical Properties, Behaviour and Composition of Alaskan North Slope 2015 Crude Oil, May 11, 2016Results from an analysis of the properties of Alaska North Slope crude oil collected in 2015.terminal-operations programs
Hydrocarbon Research InternshipMay 1, 2016Report by Council intern Seth Suydam about samples of Alaska North Slope crude oil (ANS), obtained by the Council in 2015 and sent to Environment Canada for analytical testing. Testing …terminal-operations programs
VMT Crude Oil Tank 12 Inspection Review, January 22, 2016This report summarizes a review of inspection of Tank 12, one of the large crude oil storage tanks at the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT).terminal-operations programs
Tanker Pollutant Loading To The Prince William Sound Airshed – December 2015October 1, 2015This study quantifies the reductions in crude tanker’s air pollution emissions resulting from the implementation of federal and international regulations.air-quality terminal-operations programs
VMT Crude Oil Tank 14 Inspection Review, May 23, 2015This report summarizes a review of inspection of Tank 14, one of the large crude oil storage tanks at the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT).terminal-operations programs
VMT Crude Oil Tank 13 Inspection Review, May 18, 2015This report summarizes the findings of the 196 page inspection report produced by APSC’s API 653 inspector, and compares the inspector’s findings to prior inspections in 1998 (out-of-service), 2004 (in-service, …terminal-operations programs
Review Of Piping Inspection Programs At The Valdez Marine TerminalNovember 11, 2014This report is an assessment of the current and planned inspection programs for crude oil transport piping sections located at the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT). It seeks to verify that …piping terminal-operations programs
Remote Control Of Valdez Marine Terminal – 2014February 4, 2014This report describes the history and development of the project and discusses the policies, practices, and procedures Alyeska made available for review relating to the remote control of the VMT. …remote-control-of-vmt terminal-operations programs
Report On VMT Fire Team And Valdez Fire Department Oct 2001 Training Exercise, March 7, 2013terminal-operations programs
2012 Corrosion Survey Of Valdez Marine Terminal, December 20, 2012A review of projects, reports, standards, procedures, and operations at the Valdez Marine Terminal for corrosion-related issues.terminal-operations programs
2012 Assessment Of Fire Protection Assets At VMTNovember 30, 2012Haines Fire & Risk Consulting (HFRC) was contracted to conduct a fire protection assessment for the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council. The purpose of this assessment is to …terminal-operations programs
Review of EPA Draft Permit, Fact Sheet, and Other Documents for Proposed Reissuance of Valdez Marine Terminal NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit, , March 6, 2012Contractor review of Valdez Marine Terminal wastewater discharge for NPDEA renewal.terminal-operations programs
VMT Crude Oil Tank 5 Inspection Review, January 25, 2012This report summarizes a review of inspection of Tank 5, one of the large crude oil storage tanks at the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT).terminal-operations programs
Valdez Marine Terminal Maintenance Assessment Advisory Audit – 2011November 20, 2011terminal-operations programs
Seismic Reengineering VMT, December 4, 2008The second phase of this work was initiated May 1, 2008 to follow up on the extensive and office study conducted in 2006 (West and Cho, 2007) on the Valdez …terminal-operations programs
Review of the Valdez Marine Terminal Maintenance Program – 2007March 6, 2008terminal-operations programs
VMT Storage Tank Integrity InvestigationOctober 15, 2007This report analyzed alleged tank integrity issues for Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT) Tank Numbers 55 and 16.terminal-operations programs
Earthquake, Landslide and Tsunami Hazards in the Port Valdez area, Alaska, September 27, 2007A review of potential natural disasters that could affect the Valdez Marine Terminal.terminal-operations programs
Rock Slope Stability VMT, September 15, 2007The primary purpose of this project was to evaluate the stability of rock slopes of the VMT during potential earthquake conditions. Field reconnaissance and a detailed fracture survey of the …terminal-operations programs
VMT System Integrity Issues, June 27, 2007This document is a series of reports on system integrity issues related to storage tanks 55, 5, 16, and 93 at the Valdez Marine Terminal.terminal-operations programs
LCA Inc Fire Safety Review VMTAugust 23, 2006A 2006 review of the VMT Fire Brigade’s readiness and capability. A fire safety review of terminal facilities for 2006 focused on proposed extension of storage tank inspection schedule; fire …terminal-operations programs
From Tankers To Tissues – Tracking The Degradation And Fate Of Oil Discharges In Port Valdez, Alaska, , , , , , , June 8, 2005The Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC) Ballast Water Treatment Facility (BWTF) at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in Port Valdez, Alaska, treats and discharges an average of nine million …terminal-operations programs
Tracking Degradation And Fate Of Oil DischargesJune 7, 2005terminal-operations programs
Hydrocarbon Biodegradation in the Ballast Water Treatment Facility, Alyeska Marine Terminal, , , , May 2, 2005The Ballast Water Treatment Facility (BWTF) at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in Port Valdez, Alaska, currently treats and discharges an average of nine million gallons per day of …terminal-operations programs
The Profitability And Economic Viability Of Alaska North Slope And Associated Pipeline Operations, 2005, April 27, 2005terminal-operations programs
VMT Non-Tank Corrosion AbatementFebruary 28, 2005In the spring of 2004, Coffman Engineers, Inc. (CEI) was commissioned by the Prince William Sound Regional Citizen?s Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) to investigate the non-tank corrosion issues at the Valdez …terminal-operations programs
PWSRCAC Final Comment VMT ReconfigurationDecember 30, 2004terminal-operations programs
Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Dismantling, Removal and Restoration (DR&R): Background Report and Recommendations, June 24, 2004Report prepared for the Council by Richard A. Fineberg, Research Associates on the regulations and other issues around the dismantling and removal of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) facilities and …terminal-operations programs
Valdez Air Quality And Neshap Old HistoryFebruary 3, 2004terminal-operations programs
Risk Assessment Status ReportJanuary 20, 2004Adequate foam coverage and performance of prototype foam generation equipment was demonstrated at the Alyeska metering facilities. Significant progress was made and a number of programs and projects were initiated …terminal-operations programs
Public Comment Regarding the Draft NPDES Permit for BWTF at Alyeska Marine Terminal, , , , June 3, 2003In overview, the operators of the BWTF are tasked by regulation to stay within proscribed limits of pollutant effluent concentrations and to do no significant harm to the environment of …terminal-operations programs
Air Monitoring Options for Measuring Benzene Concentrations in Valdez, March 14, 2003Air Monitoring Options for Measuring Benzene Concentrations in Valdez – recommendations regarding the Valdez Air Monitoring Options for Benzene – report drafted by Susan Harvey, Environmental Solutions, approved at the …terminal-operations programs
Analysis Of Alyeska Air Quality ApplicationsNovember 27, 2002The Council developed this?document to analyze Alyeska Pipeline Service Company?s (Alyeska?s) air quality permit?amendment applications for the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT). As part of its mission to?promote the environmentally safe …terminal-operations programs
LCA Inc Fire Safety ReviewOctober 28, 2002A 2002 review of the status of fire protection systems, equipment and fire fighting/emergency response capability at the Valdez Marine Terminal. In response to a State Fire Marshal directive in …terminal-operations programs
Review Of Renewals ProjectJuly 28, 2002terminal-operations programs
VMT Air Quality Phase 1May 22, 2002terminal-operations programs
Evaluation of Mixing Zone and NPDES Permit Renewal Applications for BWTF at Alyeska Marine TerminalApril 24, 2002terminal-operations programs
Evaluation Of Permit Renewal For BWTF At VMT, , , , April 24, 2002terminal-operations programs
Evaluation of Mixing Zone and NPDES Permit Renewal Applications for BWTF at Alyeska Marine Terminal, , , , April 24, 2002AMT Application Evaluation: In overview, the BWTF effluent discharge is tasked by regulation to stay within proscribed limits of pollutant concentrations and to do no significant harm to the environment …terminal-operations programs
Review Of Fire Safety Update VMT, June 28, 2001terminal-operations programs
Fire Protection Review, , October 9, 2000A report titled ?Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC) VMT Fire Protection Review; October 9, 2000?.terminal-operations programs
List Of Issues Fire Protection, July 13, 2000terminal-operations programs
Final Report On The Valdez Marine Terminal Marine Vapor Control Project By Sierra Research, Inc April 23, 1999, April 23, 1999A 1999 review of hydrocarbon emissions from the marine vessel loading operations and storage tanks at the VMT, design and constructions of marine vessel VRS, and existing and proposed maintenance …terminal-operations programs
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