Last Call for SPCC Plans

If your facility is not currently subject to Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure regulations, and you do not have an SPCC plan in place, this is an excellent time to double-check your figures. The final deadline for having a SPCC plan in place (if applicable) is November 2011. In visiting some clients in the past few months, it has come to our attention that there is some mis-understanding as to when the SPCC rules apply so here’s the quick synopsis:

• SPCC is all about controlling oil spills and contamination of groundwater.

• The threshold for requiring an SPCC plan is 1320 gallons of oil .

• Count all oil-holding containers AND equipment which hold 55 gallons or greater (yes 55 gal drums count).
• Mobile equipment is exempted.
• Create an inventory list and update it when adding new equipment.

 

 

• Implement a SPCC plan once approaching the threshold.

There are a few different types of SPCC plan options. For facilities just passing the threshold, you will most likely qualify for a self-certified plan.

This means that you will not need a Professional Engineer (PE) to sign the SPCC plan. For facilities with tank farms and large amounts of oil, a PE will likely be required to design and approve your plan.

Regardless of which category applies to you, ECS can assist you with the design and implementation of an SPCC plan. Call us at 812-945-1541 to discuss.
Last Call for SPCC Plans