Storm Water
Pacific LAMT strongly believes that good storm water discharge practices are required to minimize the risk of contamination to marine waters. It is our policy that storm water from pipeline pump areas, storage tank facilities, and the Berth offloading facilities be inspected, analyzed and discharged in accordance with permit requirements set forth by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Los Angeles Region. A storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) will be developed and will include site inspections, employee training and Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as berms around process equipment and storage facilities, erosion control, spill prevention, and waste collection practices. The plan will be consistent with the Port’s existing SWPPP and Storm Water Monitoring Plan (SWMP).
Chemical Storage and Waste Handling
The LAMT will function only as a delivery terminal for crude oil products; nearby storage tanks will be used to store the crude oil and partially refined petroleum products for subsequent delivery to existing pipeline systems. Based on the limited activities described above, it is anticipated that very few hazardous materials will be used on-site. Other materials, which may be classified as hazardous would include those which are typically used for maintenance activities only. These materials would not be stored on site, but would be brought to the site on an as needed basis by company maintenance personnel and removed after the maintenance work is completed. The types of chemicals (hazardous materials) used on site may include cleaners, paints, coatings and various lubricants necessary to keep rotating equipment such as pumps in property operating condition.
It is also anticipated that very little hazardous waste will be generated during routine operations. Pacific LAMT will have a comprehensive recycling program to manage nearly all wastes that might be generated. This would include recycling of materials such as oily water, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, printer cartridges, paper materials, aluminum cans, and any other materials, which can be recycled. Any non-recyclable wastes will be managed in accordance with requirements set forth by the State of California and/or safe industry practices. Spill Prevention and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) for petroleum products and an Emergency Response Plan will be prepared in accordance with national and state regulatory requirements.
Climate Change
There is an increasing consensus that climate change is linked to the consumption of carbon based fuels and that action is required now to avoid further increases in carbon emissions as the global demand for energy increases. As a delivery mechanism to energy providers, Pacific LAMT is committed to sustained voluntary efforts to minimize our own greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through energy efficiency projects in our operations. Recently Gov. Schwarzenegger signed in Assembly Bill 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. The bill mandates that GHG emissions in California be reduced to 1990 levels by the year 2020. This legislation will require the California Air Resources Board to develop rules and protocols to achieve the goals set forth by the GHG bill. (See http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/cc.htm for details.) Pacific LAMT is closely following ARB GHG rule development process and will be reporting GHG emissions from Pacific LAMT operations. We have committed to the installation of electric shore-side pumps that will be used to pump crude oil to storage tanks and will eliminate the need for ships fuel-fired equipment to do this work. In addition, we support research into technological solutions to curb GHG emissions and are active in industry and regulatory discussions to promote development of prudent policy frameworks.
Sustainable Development
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards will be incorporated directly into construction requirements. Reusable and recycled materials such as asphalt, concrete, steel, copper, and other materials will be salvaged and reused on-site or hauled to an off-site construction waste recycling facility.
Biological Resources
Pacific LAMT will be located on Pier 400, the south-eastern tip of which is home to the endangered California least tern. The Port maintains, monitors and protects 15 acres on Pier 400 for the nesting of these indigenous birds. The birds nest on the ground in the summer and feed on small fish present in the Outer Harbor. Since 1984, the Port has provided for the maintenance and protection of the 15-acre nesting site on Pier 400. Pacific LAMT will be located on the southwestern portion of Pier 400 and will neither infringe upon the existing bird habitat nor interfere with nesting activities. Pacific LAMT will comply with measures requested by the Port to buffer the nesting sites from project construction activity. These measures may include the cessation of heavy construction activity during nesting season. Pacific LAMT is committed to the Port protection efforts of these birds and will comply with all requirements set forth by the Port.
