SPCC

If your facility uses substantial amounts of oil aboveground or belowground, your operation could be subject to the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule. The primary objective of this rule is to contain oil discharges and prevent those discharges from reaching navigable waters and adjoining shorelines. Specific requirements apply based on the amount of oil a facility uses, so understanding the…

Industry and individuals alike historically harmed the environment and humankind by discharging pollutants into waterways. As information came to light about the effects of this pollution, the nation responded with the Clean Water Act of 1973 and its Oil Pollution Prevention regulation. The regulation required certain facilities to devise methods for spill control, containment and countermeasures (SPCC) and delegated program enforcement…