New regulations for the SPCC rule were published recently in the FR

On July 17th, 2002 EPA issued a final rule amending the Oil Pollution Prevention regulation promulgated under the authority of the Clean Water Act. This rule addresses requirements for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC Plans) and some provisions may also affect Facility Response Plans (FRPs). The final rule includes new subparts outlining the requirements for various classes of oil; revises the applicability of the regulation; amends the requirements for completing SPCC Plans; and makes other modifications. The final rule also contains a number of provisions designed to decrease regulatory burden on facility owners or operators subject to the rule, while preserving environmental protection.

The final rule addresses proposed rules from October 22, 1991, February 17, 1993, and December 2, 1997 and will become effective on August 16, 2002. A copy of the final rule and may be accessed, in three parts, at the following URL:http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/a020717c.html

If you have questions about the final rule, please call the Call Center at

1-800-424-9346 or locally within the Washington, DC area at 703.412.9810