Agency epa regulations on oil pollution prevention title 40 code of federal regulations 40 cfr part 112. Protection of environment part 112oil pollution prevention subpart dresponse requirements. President nixon delegated this presidential authority to the environmental protection agency epa in 1970. Training requirements for spill prevention control and. This analysis is contained in regulatory impact analysis for the final amendment to the oil pollution prevention regulations to exempt certain milk and milk product containers and associated piping and appurtenances 40 cfr part 112. Protection of environment list of subjects revised as of april 1, 2020. Fisk university, spill prevention, control, and countermeasure spcc.
Title 40 protection of the environment chapter ienvironmental protection agency subchapter dwater programs part 112 oil pollutiqff prevention nontransportation related onshore and offshore facilities notice of proposed rule making was published on july 19, 1973, containing proposed regulations, required by an. A spill prevention, control and countermeasures plan must discuss how the facility meets the requirements for oil spill prevention and containment. United statescanada lake champlain oil spill cooperation. Spill prevention and control spc authorized pursuant to lac 33. The plan must detail in writing the equipment, workforce and steps required to prevent, control and mitigate an oil discharge. The reports shall be made in accordance with such procedures as the secretary of transportation may prescribe. Epa oil pollution prevention regulation, 40 cfr 112, addresses nontransportationrelated facilities. Spcc plans are required for facilities that manage oil in quantities as described below and from which an oil spill could reach navigable waters. This part does not preempt the oil pollutant act opa, the federal regulations 40 cfr part 112 oil pollution prevention, adem administrative rule 3351417 standards for the management of used oil, nor adem administrative rule 335615 underground storage tank ust.
Spill prevention, control and countermeasures spcc plans. Subpart a applicability, definitions, and general requirements for all facilities and all types of oils 112. The oil pollution prevention regulation in 40 cfr part 112 was developed in order to 1 prevent oil discharges from reaching navigable waterways defined to include, but not limited to. Spcc plan applicability the oil pollution prevention regulation, which is documented in title 40, part 112 of the code of federal regulations 40 cfr part 112, was initially promulgated in 1973 under the authority of the clean water act and became effective in january 1974. This issue is dedicated to providing you with an overview of the revisions that are effective with the passage of the new rules. This plan has been prepared to satisfy the requirements of title 40, code of federal regulations, part 112 oil pollution prevention 40 cfr part 112 as well as all applicable requirements specified in subsequent amendments to this regulation, issued through november 2009. Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure spcc regulation 40 cfr part 112 a facility owneroperators guide to oil pollution prevention. Epa code of federal regulations spill prevention, control, and countermeasure spcc authorized pursuant to 40 cfr part 112.
You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Oil products are not limited to petroleum products and include vegetable, mineral and animal oils as well as grease and oil from nuts, etc. View or download pdf view or download pdf view or download pdf view or download pdf view or download pdf view or download. Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan requirements for onshore oil production facilities excluding drilling and workover facilities. The new spcc rule addresses these revisions and became effective august 16, 2002.
Applicability, definitions, and general requirements for all facilities and all types of oils. Approved by the office of management and budget under control number 20500046 52 fr 10719, apr. Pdf understanding api 1169part 40 cfr 112 part 1 of 2. Facility response planning compliance assistance guide united states environmental protection agency. The regulation is identified as title 40, code of federal regulations, part 112 40 cfr 112.
A facility with a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 1 million gallons must submit its response plan if it is located at a distance such that a discharge from the facility could cause injury as defined at 40 cfr 112. United statescanada great lakes oil spill cooperation. The general requirements for spcc plans are located in 40 cfr 112. Part 280technical standards and corrective action requirements for owners and operators of underground storage tanks usts dated july 2015.
The spcc rule is codified in title 40 of the code of federal regulations 40 cfr part 112 under the title oil pollution prevention, which first became effective on january 10, 1974. Background of this rulemaking part 112 of 40 cfr outlines the requirements for both the prevention of and the response to oil spills. Part 112oil pollution prevention appendix d to part 112determination of a worst case discharge planning volume 1. Appendix b 40 cfr part 112 oil spills prevention and. Api 1169part 40 cfr 112 part 1 of 2oil pollution prevention. Api 1169 part 40 cfr 112 part 1 of 2 oil pollution prevention. General requirements for spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans. The prevention aspect of the rule requires preparation and implementation of spill prevention, control, and countermeasure spcc plans. The spcc rule can be found in title 40 of the code of federal regulations cfr, part 112 oil pollution prevention. Spill prevention control and countermeasures spcc 40 cfr part. Oil spills prevention and preparedness regulations.
Spill prevention, control and coun termeasure spcc rule. Subpart aapplicability, definitions, and general requirements for all facilities and all types of oils. Nomenclature changes to part 112 appear at 65 fr 40798, june 30, 2000. Spcc plan applicability, certification, and amendment. Spill prevention control and countermeasures spcc 40 cfr part 112 oil pollution prevention.
Coast guard regulations, 33 cfr part 153, subpart b and in the national oil and hazardous substances pollution contingency plan. Unc spill prevention control and countermeasure spcc. Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure spcc. The main requirement of facilities subject to the regulation is the preparation and implementation of a plan to prevent any discharge of oil into waters of the united states. Appendix f to part 112facilityspecific response plan. Appendix g to part 112tier i qualified facility spcc plan. Oil pollution prevention the environmental protection agencys oil pollution prevention regulation was published in the federal register on december 11,1973 and was promulgated under section 311jlc of the clean water act. Federal water pollution control act, as amended, also known as the clean water act cwa. All facilities required to have an spcc plan shall have secondary containment for all oil product storage containers 55 gallons and larger. Equip asts with a method of leak detection and appropriate secondary containment. Certification by means of this certification, i as a professional engineer, attest to the following. Required training as specified in 40 cfr part 112 all personnel who handle oil products must at a minimum be trained in. Appendix a to part 112 memorandum of understanding between the secretary.
The epa published regulations for the prevention of pollution of waters of the united states by oil emanating from nontransportation related onshore and offshore facilities. Pdf version of this document fuel and oil storage at unc shall be conducted in accordance with the spill prevention control and countermeasure spcc requirements of the code of federal regulations, title 40, part 112 40 cfr 112. Oil pollution prevention, title 40, part 112 of the code of federal regulations 40 cfr 112 development and management of a pollution incident prevention plan pipp mdeq part 5 r324. Title 40 protection of environment chapter i environmental protection agency continued subchapter d water programs part 112 oil pollution prevention. Part 112 oil pollution prevention appendix g to part 112tier i qualified facility spcc plan. This appendix provides supplementary information for inspectors. This template addresses the requirements of 40 cfr part 112.
As oil transfer areas oil production facilities and farms are still subject to the. Pursuant to 40 cfr 112, a spill prevention control and countermeasure spcc plan is required for any facility engaged in drilling, producing, gathering, storing. Title 40, code of federal regulations 40 cfr regulations are codified annually in the u. Production facilities and farms are excluded from 40 cfr 112. Operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent spills spill response procedures general facility operations applicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulations. Spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plans spcc. Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure spcc plan. Provides the text of the code of federal regulations title 40 chapter i part 112 oil pollution prevention cfr. In accordance with the regulation, the environmental protection agency epa. Michigan fire prevention code, 1941 pa 207, as amended, is the primary michigan regulation for aboveground storage tanks. Sense of congress regarding participation in international regime. Amendment of spill prevention, control, and countermeasures.
Oil pollution prevention oil spills endanger public health, impact drinking water, devastate natural resources, and disrupt the economy. This spill prevention control and countermeasure spcc plan was designed and implemented in accordance with. Code of federal regulations title 40 chapter i part. International inventory of removal equipment and personnel. Protection of environment part 112 oil pollution prevention. Ensure that newly installed usts meet the federal regulatory requirements.