SPCC program is a cornerstone strategy of the EPA to prevent oil spills from reaching our nation’s water. Unlike oil spill contingency plans that typically address spill cleanup measures after a spill ...

Small oil production and storage facilities often overlook their obligations to develop and implement oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. These requirements have been issued ...

The US Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) requires all facilities that use, manage and store oil (1,320 gallons or more) to develop and implement Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure ...

In a free online workshop, EPA will provide detailed information about the current Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements for above-ground storage tanks. The workshop will be ...

FAQ Guide Covers Secondary Containment Rules for Canada and USA Industrial Sites Taber, Canada - April 22, 2026 / The ...

Environmental Protection Agency last week formally extended by 18 months the deadlines for complying with new spill prevention control and countermeasure requirements. The agency in June proposed a 12 ...

The spill prevention, control and countermeasures (SPCC) rule constitutes a major tool in the Environmental Protection Agency's pollution-prevention toolbox. Explore the entire Law.com network. Enjoy ...

Like a multi-function knife, a well-prepared spill-prevention plan is a versatile tool that can be used for many purposes. For example, EPA's stormwater regulation and spill-prevention control and ...

The purpose of the Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) program is to prevent oil spills from occurring, and to perform safe, efficient and timely response in the event of a spill or ...

If you haven’t heard of an SPCC plan, you’re not alone. Hundreds of Maine facility owners and operators across the state are quickly learning the importance of the acronym as the deadline for ...

Accidental spills of chemicals, petroleum and other hazardous substances can happen any time and to any one. RIT's main goal is to avoid spills whenever possible but in the event that a spill occurs, ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with the owner and the operator of the bulk fuel storage facility at Sand Island on Tuesday, June 8. Hawaii ...