How often does an SPCC plan need to be revised or updated?

Amend and update your SPCC Plan when changes are made to the facility, for example, if you add new storage containers (e.g. tanks) that are 55 gallons or larger. You must review your Plan every five years to include any changes in oil storage or spill prevention procedures or equipment at your facility.

What is a technical amendment SPCC?

These SPCC Plans must be updated by November 10, 2016 and re-certified by a P.E. if there are technical amendments to the SPCC Plan. Technical amendments include, but are not limited to, a material change in facility design, construction, operations or maintenance that alters the potential for an oil spill.

When should an SPCC plan be prepared?

Prepare and implement an SPCC Plan within six months after beginning operations.

What is a Tier 1 SPCC?

1. Tier I SPCC Plans. This type of plan applies to facilities that have at least 1,320-gallons, but less than 10,000-gallons of any type of oil or petroleum product on-site in aboveground storage tanks. As long as all the aboveground tanks are smaller than 5,000-gallons, this plan applies to your facility.

Does the SPCC plan expire?

The SPCC Plan, prepared in accordance with 40 CFR 112, is a “dynamic” document, and does not expire. At any point in time, the SPCC Plan needs to accurately reflect the current physical layout of the facility, the existing spill containment and control measures, and the current emergency response procedures.

Who is responsible for certifying the SPCC plan?

SPCC Plan Certification SPCC Plans must be prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 112 and must be certified by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

How often is SPCC training required?

Yes, it may be common sense to some, but it’s not a guarantee. It’s also absolutely required to happen at least once annually, and not conducting training will get you some hefty violations from the USEPA. Just having an SPCC Plan is not enough. You need to conduct annual SPCC training.

Who prepares the SPCC plan?

The SPCC rule requires the owner or operator of the facility prepare and implement an SPCC Plan. The Plan must be maintained at the location of the facility that is normally attended at least four hours per day.

What is a Tier II SPCC?

So a Tier II Plan, also known as the Self Certified Plan, is for a facility with no oil spills in the last 3 years, with at least 1,320-gallons of oil products on-site, an oil tank equal to or larger than 5,000-gallons, and total oil storage under 10,000-gallons. If you think you might need an SPCC Plan, don’t delay.

Is an SPCC plan required to be filed with the EPA?

Yes, and you do not have to file the plan with EPA. If over 10,000 gallons in total oil storage capacity, you will need a professional engineer to certify your plan.

Do SPCC plans expire?

Who is required to be trained SPCC?

EPA’s SPCC regulation (found at 40 CFR 112.7) require that the owner or operator of a facility subject to SPCC regulations train all “oil-handling” personnel (see inset). No deviation from this requirement is allowed, even if your plan is signed by a Professional Engineer.

Who requires SPCC training?

If you are operating a facility unrelated to transportation which contains more than 1,320 gallons of aggregate aboveground petroleum storage, and that aggregate is stored in containers with a capacity of 55 gallons or larger, you are required by law to maintain an SPCC plan.

How much does an SPCC plan cost?

For a typical site, developing an SPCC Plan from scratch may cost between $8,000 and $12,000, depending upon the factors stated above. Review and re-certification of an SPCC Plan after alterations to storage, products, and/or containment may typically cost between $500 and $1,500.

How many gallons require a SPCC plan?

1,320 gallons
All containers of oil with a capacity of at least 55 gallons are applicable under the SPCC Rule. If the facility has a total accumulation of 1,320 gallons or more made up of containers with capacities of at least 55 gallons, they are required to develop an SPCC Plan.

What is the difference between Tier I and Tier II?

Tier I contains general information on hazardous chemicals at a facility, and Tier II contains specific information on hazardous chemicals present at the facility. The Tier II forms must be submitted annually on March 1st and sent to: Your State Emergency Response Commission. Your Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Who can self certify SPCC plan?

The SPCC rule has streamlined requirements for facilities with smaller oil storage capacity. The owner or operator of a “qualified facility” can prepare and self-certify an SPCC Plan rather than have a Professional Engineer (PE) review and certify the Plan.

Does the SPCC rule require all companies with oil to have training programs for employees?

The SPCC regulations require that all oil-handling personnel at SPCC-regulated facilities be trained. In order for your SPCC Plan to be effective, all oil-handling personnel (new and existing) must be trained on how to implement the elements of the SPCC Plan.

What needs to be inspected according to SPCC regulations?

The inspection requirements of the SPCC rule are designed to detect oil leaks, spills, or other potential integrity or structural issues before they can result in a discharge of oil to navigable waters of the U.S. or adjoining shorelines.

Do 55 gallon drums need secondary containment?

Each 55-gallon drum stored indoors needs to have its own 66-gallon capacity secondary containment pallet. While you can always go above and beyond what is required, you really only need to size a secondary containment system to contain the single largest container plus freeboard for precipitation.

What is the SPCC rule for mobile refuelers?

SPCC Rule Amendments: Streamlined Requirements for Mobile Refuelers. In December 2006, EPA amended the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule to streamline some of the requirements for facilities with smaller oil storage capacity and specific types of equipment.

What does the SPCC Task Force recommend EPA to do?

The SPCC Task Force recommended that EPA: clarify certain provisions in the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation, establish additional technical requirements for regulated facilities, and require the preparation of facility-specific response plans.

What is myspcc?

mySPCC – a suite of compliance assistance tools has been specifically developed to provide agricultural retailers with industry-standard information to assist in the preparation of an SPCC Plan for their facility. Sponsored by The Fertilizer Institute and was developed cooperatively with the Asmark Institute and EPA.