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What changes did EPA finalize to the SPCC Rule in December 2006?
The revised rule modifies requirements for facilities with smaller oil storage capacity and specific types of oil-filled operating equipment. If a facility has 10,000 gallons or less in aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity and the facility meets the oil discharge history criteria, then an
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SPCC change in ownership
If there is a change in ownership at a facility, can the facility operate under the same SPCC Plan without the certification from a professional engineer (PE)? If no change in procedures has been made, it may still be feasible to operate under the existing SPCC Plan. The information in the existing
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Liability of oil retailers at SPCC regulated farm
If a farm is out of compliance of SPCC regulations and is checked by EPA and/or has a spill, is the retailer that filled the tank liable? No, EPA considers the oil tank owner responsible for lack of compliance.
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PE certifying a technical amendment
Except as provided in 40 CFR §112.6 for qualified facilities, a Professional Engineer (PE) must certify all technical amendments to an existing SPCC Plan (§112.5(c)). When certifying a technical change to an existing SPCC Plan, does the PE have to inspect and certify the entire Plan or only the
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Is a PE required to review an SPCC Plan if it has not changed?
Under the 2002 regulations, is a PE required to review the SPCC Plans at the end of a 5-year SPCC Plan cycle if no changes have occurred at the facilities? No. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to document the completion of a review and decide whether changes have occurred that would
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How did EPA amend the requirements for animal fats and vegetable oils in 2006?
In December 2006, EPA removed the following SPCC requirements for the following specific types of animal fat and vegetable oil facilities: Requirements for onshore oil production facilities (Section 112.13) Requirements for onshore oil drilling and workover facilities (Section 112.14) Requirements
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PE certifying an SPCC plan in a different state
Except as provided in 40 CFR §112.6 for qualified facilities, a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) must review and certify an SPCC Plan for it to be effective to satisfy the requirements of Part 112 (§112.3(d)). When reviewing and certifying a facility’s SPCC Plan, must the PE be licensed in the
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Rainwater in containment system of SPCC regulated farm
What do I do with rainwater that accumulates in my containment system? Check the rainwater for any oil, and if no oil is present, this can be released. If there is oil in the water, this water will need to be removed and disposed. If this happens, check with your state extension agent or your fuel
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