An SPCC plan is the EPA-required Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plan for facilities storing more than 1,320 gallons of oil above ground.
A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan is a written plan required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under 40 CFR Part 112 for facilities that store oil and could reasonably be expected to discharge it into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. The plan describes the facility's oil storage, the equipment and practices used to prevent spills, secondary containment, inspections, training and how the facility will respond if oil is released.
A construction equipment yard stores diesel in two 1,000-gallon aboveground tanks. Because total capacity exceeds 1,320 gallons and a nearby creek could be affected, the company prepares an SPCC plan, installs double-walled tanks, stocks spill kits, and trains fueling staff on inspection and response.
You likely need one if you store more than 1,320 gallons of oil above ground in containers of 55 gallons or more and a spill could reasonably reach a waterway, including through storm drains or ditches.
A licensed Professional Engineer certifies most plans. Qualified facilities, generally those with 10,000 gallons or less of aboveground capacity and a clean spill history, may self-certify.
At least every five years, and whenever changes in design, construction, operation or maintenance materially affect the facility's potential to discharge oil.
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