Does Your Business Need an SPCC Plan?

A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan is a federally required Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) document under the Clean Water Act designed to prevent oil discharges from reaching navigable waters and shorelines.

Core Requirements & Applicability

• Thresholds: Facilities need a plan if they store more than 1,320 gallons of oil aboveground (in containers of 55 gallons or greater) or more than 42,000 gallons underground.
• Included Materials: Rules cover petroleum, diesel, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, synthetic oils, used oil, and animal or vegetable fats.
• Plan Content: Content must include site descriptions, storage inventories, spill prevention procedures, containment methods, and emergency contact lists.
• Certification: Capacities under 10,000 gallons may allow owner self-certification, while larger sites require a Professional Engineer (PE) stamp.

Simply put, anywhere with bulk oil or fuel will need an SPCC. Even a collective volume of oil containing equipment can add up enough to require an SPCC. A great example is generators at data center sites. They don't usually have any bulk containers, but a large number of generators usually trigger the SPCC rule.

eTech Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc can help oil and gas companies in the Midland, TX; Odessa, TX; Hobbs, NM; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Lubbock, TX; San Antonio, TX; and Denver, CO areas develop and apply for an SPCC Plan. Whether you need to prevent, control, or respond to an oil discharge, our skilled and experienced team will ensure your business is not only compliant with the law but also set up for future success.

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