A Guide to the SPCC Regulation for Transportation Industries

Purpose Of This Web-Based Training Module
This web-based training module provides an overview of the requirements for developing a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, as specified in regulations promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) under 40 CFR 112. This web-based training module also highlights some special SPCC considerations for facility owners and operators in transportation industries. This web-based training module was developed by the Indiana State University with funding from the U.S. EPA through a cooperative agreement grant to the AAAE (American Association of Airport Executives).

Notice to Users of this Module Regarding Current and Future Potential Changes to the SPCC Regulations
Please note that the U.S. EPA has issued a Notice in the Federal Register (Vol. 69, No. 123, p.38297, Monday, June 28, 2004 (Unified Agenda)) announcing potential revisions to the SPCC rule, therefore certain provisions in this web-based training modules may currently, or in the future, undergo review, clarification and or changes. Among these are the following possible areas: 1) Applicability of the rule to motive power; 2) Secondary containment and consideration of cost; 3) Wastewater and the applicability of the rule to oil-water separator; 4) Loading/unloading areas vs. rack; 5) Wastewater exemption at production facilities; 6) Applicability of the rule to mobile/portable containers; 7) Applicability of the rule to various forms of piping; 8) Scope and definition of operational equipment vs. process vessels; 9) Distinction between the various secondary containment requirements; 10) Integrity testing for small bulk containers.