Oil and Gas Environmental Compliance Inspection Checklist
Environmental compliance in oil and gas operations requires systematic inspection and documentation. This quarterly checklist covers air emissions, water, waste, and spill prevention requirements under EPA NSPS, RCRA, CWA, and SPCC regulations.
- Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
- Role: HSE Manager / Environmental Compliance Specialist
- Total Items: 33
- Compliance: EPA 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOOa - New Source Performance Standards for Oil and Gas, EPA 40 CFR Part 112 - Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), EPA RCRA 40 CFR Parts 260-270 - Hazardous Waste Management, Clean Water Act NPDES Stormwater Permit for Industrial Activities
Air Emissions Compliance
Verify air emissions compliance.
- LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) monitoring current per OOOOa/a2?
- Vapor recovery or combustion devices on storage tanks meeting OOOOa standards?
- Low-emission or zero-emission pneumatic controllers installed per OOOOa?
- Well completion emissions captured or combusted per EPA rules?
- Air permit emission limits being met per permit conditions?
- Air monitoring records and LDAR logs current and accessible?
SPCC and Spill Prevention
Verify SPCC Plan implementation.
- SPCC Plan current and updated within 5 years or after significant change?
- Secondary containment for all oil storage 110% capacity per SPCC?
- No active releases or uncontained spills on site?
- Spill response kits stocked and accessible?
- Annual SPCC tank inspections current for all aboveground oil storage?
- All reportable spills reported to NRC and state agencies per 40 CFR 110.6?
Produced Water Management
Verify produced water handling compliance.
- All produced water contained with no unauthorized surface discharges?
- Produced water disposal well UIC Class II permit current?
- Produced water treatment or recycling system functioning?
- Reserve pits or produced water pits properly lined and not overflowing?
- Produced water hauling manifests on file?
Hazardous Waste Management
Verify RCRA hazardous waste compliance.
- All wastes characterized and classified per RCRA?
- Generator status (VSQG, SQG, LQG) correctly classified?
- All hazardous waste containers labeled with contents, accumulation start date?
- No containers exceeding 90-day (LQG) or 270-day (SQG) storage limits?
- Hazardous waste manifests on file for past 3 years?
Stormwater Management
Verify stormwater compliance.
- SWPPP current and BMP controls in place?
- No evidence of oil, chemical, or produced water reaching stormwater drainage?
- Stormwater BMPs adequate at all chemical and oil storage areas?
- NPDES multi-sector general permit coverage current if required?
- Stormwater monitoring and inspection logs current?
Documentation and Reporting
Verify environmental documentation.
- All permit conditions being met and documented?
- Annual emissions inventory and compliance reports submitted on time?
- Personnel environmental training records current?
- Environmental inspection logs current per permit requirements?
- Any permit violations self-reported per required timeframes?
- Quarterly environmental compliance inspection report prepared?
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Why Use This Oil and Gas Environmental Compliance Inspection Checklist?
This oil and gas environmental compliance inspection checklist helps oil & gas / energy teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for hse manager / environmental compliance specialist professionals, this checklist covers 33 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with EPA 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOOa - New Source Performance Standards for Oil and Gas, EPA 40 CFR Part 112 - Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), EPA RCRA 40 CFR Parts 260-270 - Hazardous Waste Management, Clean Water Act NPDES Stormwater Permit for Industrial Activities. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Oil and Gas Environmental Compliance Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 33 inspection items across 6 sections: Air Emissions Compliance, SPCC and Spill Prevention, Produced Water Management, Hazardous Waste Management, Stormwater Management, Documentation and Reporting. It is designed for oil & gas / energy operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
Who should use this Oil and Gas Environmental Compliance Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for HSE Manager / Environmental Compliance Specialist professionals in the oil & gas / energy industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.