SPCC violations

SPCC Penalties: $59,973 Per Day Per Violation — What You Need to Know

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Inspectors examining industrial facility with dramatic lighting and fog.

SPCC penalties per day reach $59,973 under current EPA enforcement authority, and multiple violations stack during single inspections. Facilities have paid over $85,000 for violations involving outdated plans and missing inspection records. Key Takeaways: EPA civil penalties reach $59,973 per day per violation under Clean Water Act Section 311(b)(6)(B) Facilities have paid $85,000+ for single … Read more

SPCC Inspector Training: What EPA Looks For During Site Visits

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EPA inspector at oil storage site with dramatic lighting and fog.

SPCC inspector training focuses on the most costly violations because EPA inspectors miss 73% of SPCC violations during routine site visits, but the ones they catch trigger $59,973 daily penalties. Key Takeaways: EPA inspectors spend 47% of their time reviewing monthly inspection records and 3-year documentation retention Open drain valves account for 38% of instant … Read more