SPCC self-certification

Tier I vs Tier II vs PE-Certified SPCC Plan: Which Do You Need?

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Industrial facility with oil storage tanks in fog, dramatic lighting.

Tier I vs Tier II SPCC plan confusion costs facility managers thousands in EPA penalties every year. Most confuse Tier II SPCC with Tier II EPCRA reporting and pick the wrong plan type, triggering violations that average $10,000+ in fines. Key Takeaways: Tier I plans allow self-certification for facilities under 10,000 gallons with no discharge … Read more

SPCC for Farms: Self-Certification, Thresholds, and What Ag Operators Must Do

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Farm with oil tanks and equipment under dramatic lighting in fog.

SPCC for farms becomes mandatory when your operation stores 1,320+ gallons of oil. The 2014 farm amendment created a self-certification pathway most agricultural producers don’t know exists, avoiding costly Professional Engineer requirements for qualifying operations. Key Takeaways: Farm operations storing 1,320+ gallons qualify for streamlined self-certification under WRRDA 2014 amendments No-discharge history for 36 months … Read more