The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule is designed to prevent oil spills from reaching navigable waters or shorelines. Facilities that store oil in quantities exceeding specific thresholds must develop an SPCC Plan that outlines how they will prevent, control, and respond to spills.
Common Challenges:
Determining SPCC applicability based on oil storage capacities.
Developing a comprehensive SPCC Plan tailored to the facility's specific layout and operations.
Implementing appropriate secondary containment and spill response measures.
How We Can Help:
Our SPCC consulting services provide:
SPCC Applicability Assessment: We evaluate your facility's oil storage to determine if an SPCC Plan is required.
Custom Plan Development: Our experts design a detailed SPCC Plan tailored to your facility, including oil spill prevention measures, containment strategies, and emergency response procedures.
Implementation Assistance: We guide you through implementing secondary containment, spill kits, and other required spill control measures.
Employee Training: We provide spill prevention and response training for your staff to ensure they are prepared for potential incidents.
Plan Review and Updates: We conduct annual reviews of your SPCC Plan and assist with updates as your facility or operations change.
With our comprehensive support, your facility will be equipped to prevent oil spills, protect the environment, and comply with federal regulations.
Navigating environmental regulations can be complex and time-consuming. At Watkins Group, LLC, we simplify compliance by offering tailored solutions for Tier II reporting, TRI reporting, stormwater permitting, SPCC plan development and more.
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ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Lead Auditor
CESCO - Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (NREP)
CSRP - Certified Sustainability and Resilience Professional (NREP)
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER 40) OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA 30 - 1910)
An SPCC Plan (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan) is a regulatory document required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for facilities that store large quantities of oil. Its primary purpose is to prevent oil spills from reaching navigable waters or shorelines, thereby protecting the environment from oil pollution.
Facilities that meet the following criteria are required to have an SPCC Plan:
They store oil or oil products (e.g., gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, lubricating oil) in aboveground containers with a total storage capacity of more than 1,320 gallons, or in underground containers with a total storage capacity of more than 42,000 gallons.
There is a reasonable expectation that a spill could reach navigable waters or adjoining shorelines.
An SPCC Plan is a detailed, facility-specific document that includes:
Oil Storage Locations: Identification of all oil storage containers (e.g., tanks, drums) at the facility, including their capacities and contents.
Preventive Measures: Description of procedures to prevent oil spills, such as secondary containment (e.g., dikes, berms) around storage tanks, and regular inspection and maintenance of equipment.
Spill Control and Response: Outline of how the facility will respond in the event of an oil spill, including the use of spill kits, containment booms, and other cleanup methods.
Employee Training: A schedule for training employees on oil handling, spill prevention, and emergency response procedures.
Facility Layout: A diagram of the facility showing the locations of oil storage, drainage pathways, and spill response equipment.
Inspection and Recordkeeping: Procedures for regular inspections of storage containers, equipment, and containment measures, along with documentation practices.
Certification: The SPCC Plan must be certified by a Professional Engineer (PE) unless the facility qualifies to self-certify under specific conditions.
Review and Updates: The plan must be reviewed and, if necessary, updated at least every five years or whenever there are changes in oil storage practices, facility layout, or spill prevention measures.
An SPCC Plan helps facilities take proactive measures to prevent oil spills, reduce the impact of spills when they occur, and comply with federal regulations. By implementing an effective SPCC Plan, facilities not only protect the environment but also avoid potential fines and legal liabilities associated with oil spills.