Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Planning

A Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan is required for facilities that store more than 1,320 gallons or more of oil, in aggregate, above-ground, or that have 42,000 gallons or more of completely buried oil storage capacity and have a “reasonable expectation of an oil discharge” to a waterway or adjoining shoreline.

The following products are considered oil according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency:

Petroleum and non-petroleum based oils
Crude oil
Refined petroleum products
Hydraulic and lubricating oils
Fuel storage
Petroleum contact water
Oils in transformers
Liquid oil condensate
Oil based frac fluids
Animal fats
Vegetable oils

Waterways or adjoining shoreline include streams, creeks, rivers, lakes, and wetlands adjacent to navigable waterways.

When creating an SPCC plan, the environmental professional will address the site’s operating procedures for oil handling, discharge or drainage control measures to prevent the discharge of oil, countermeasures to contain, cleanup, and mitigate a spill, and methods of disposal for recovered materials.

An effective SPCC Plan will not only allow the site operator to respond to releases, but also identify and address potential sources of releases.

From concrete and aggregate plants to bulk petroleum facilities, Excelsior’s team is ready to create a tailored SPCC plan for your site. In the event of a release, we can also provide emergency spill response, complete the required recertifications of the SPCC Plan, and provide the required training to your personnel.

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