SPCC plan requirements under 40 CFR Part 112 trigger mandatory compliance for thousands of facilities that think they’re exempt,and violations cost $59,973 per day. Understanding these requirements prevents costly penalties and environmental disasters. Key Takeaways: Facilities storing 1,320+ gallons of oil above ground or 42,000+ gallons underground must maintain an SPCC plan under Clean Water … Read more
Every facility’s SPCC plan digital documentation system must meet EPA requirements for accessibility and format, whether stored in filing cabinets or cloud servers. The EPA doesn’t care about your storage method as long as it complies with 40 CFR Part 112. Key Takeaways: EPA accepts digital SPCC records if they meet 21 CFR Part 11 … Read more
SPCC training requirements trip up more facilities than any other compliance element because the regulations are vague about specifics while enforcement is crystal clear about documentation standards. Key Takeaways: Annual training is mandatory for all oil-handling personnel, but 40 CFR 112 doesn’t specify duration or format Training records must be kept for 3 years and … Read more
SPCC recordkeeping requirements can cost you $59,973 per day if you get storage location wrong. The EPA just fined a Texas facility that kept perfect records but stored them at corporate headquarters instead of on-site. Key Takeaways: EPA mandates 3-year retention for all SPCC inspection records with $59,973 daily penalties for violations Records must be … Read more
Chemical storage tank leak detection systems prevent disasters that cost companies $180,000 per incident in cleanup costs alone. The right monitoring technology catches problems before they become environmental nightmares. Key Takeaways: Automatic tank gauging systems detect leaks as small as 0.2 gallons per hour within 24 hours EPA requires monthly leak detection testing under 40 … Read more
Secondary containment requirements SPCC violations now average $47,000 per incident according to EPA enforcement data, yet most facilities still guess at compliance requirements. This costs money and invites regulatory scrutiny. Key Takeaways: EPA’s 110% rule requires containment volume equal to 110% of the largest single tank plus freeboard for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event OSHA … Read more
Aboveground storage tank regulations operate on a federal baseline that most states layer with their own registration, inspection, and reporting requirements that can triple your compliance burden. Key Takeaways: Federal 40 CFR Part 112 establishes baseline AST requirements for facilities storing 1,320+ gallons of oil 26 states maintain additional AST programs requiring separate registration, fees, … Read more