SPCC Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan Compliance Checklist
Facilities storing oil above EPA threshold quantities must have a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan. This inspection checklist ensures above-ground storage tanks and containment systems meet EPA 40 CFR Part 112 requirements.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Monthly Inspection / Annual Review
- Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
- Role: Environmental Compliance Manager
- Total Items: 36
SPCC Applicability and Plan Currency
Verify SPCC applicability and plan is current.
- Facility exceeds SPCC threshold: greater than 1,320 gallons total above-ground or 42,000 gallons underground?
- SPCC plan certified by Professional Engineer (Tier I or Tier II qualified facility) or self-certified?
- SPCC plan on site and accessible?
- SPCC plan reviewed and updated within past 5 years?
- Plan amended within 6 months of any facility change affecting spill potential?
- Employees briefed on SPCC plan provisions once per year?
Above-Ground Storage Tank Inspections
Inspect all above-ground storage tanks.
- Monthly visual inspection of all containers completed?
- No leaks, seeps, or staining from any tank or fitting?
- Tank gauges, level indicators, and high-level alarms functional?
- No corrosion, dents, or structural damage to tanks?
- API 653 periodic inspection by qualified inspector current per tank age?
- Overfill prevention devices operational?
Secondary Containment Integrity
Inspect secondary containment for all oil storage.
- Secondary containment present for all above-ground oil containers?
- Secondary containment holds 110% of largest container volume?
- No cracks, holes, or gaps in dikes or berms?
- Containment drain valve locked closed when not in use?
- Accumulated stormwater in containment tested before release?
- No vegetation undermining containment integrity?
Oil Transfer Operations
Verify oil transfer procedures prevent spills.
- All bulk oil transfers attended by trained personnel?
- Spill kit accessible during all transfer operations?
- Transfers never left unattended?
- Loading rack area has drainage controlled to prevent spill to environment?
- Oil transfer records maintained?
- Transfer meters calibrated per schedule?
Oil Spill Response
Verify oil spill response capabilities.
- Oil absorbents (pads, booms) stocked in spill response kits?
- National Response Center number (800-424-8802) posted?
- Any oil sheen on site stormwater or adjacent water body reported to NRC?
- All potentially involved employees trained on oil spill response?
- Emergency contacts for oil spill response current in SPCC plan?
- Oil spill cleanup contractor on retainer or identified?
Documentation
Maintain required SPCC documentation.
- Monthly inspection logs current and retained 3 years?
- Oil spill records including volume, cause, and response on file?
- Employee SPCC training records on file?
- PE certification letter on file with SPCC plan?
- SPCC plan and records ready for EPA or state inspection?
- Five-year SPCC plan review scheduled?
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Why Use This SPCC Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan Compliance Checklist?
This spcc oil spill prevention control and countermeasure plan compliance checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for environmental compliance manager professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly inspection / annual review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the SPCC Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: SPCC Applicability and Plan Currency, Above-Ground Storage Tank Inspections, Secondary Containment Integrity, Oil Transfer Operations, Oil Spill Response, Documentation. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly inspection / annual review. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
Who should use this SPCC Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Environmental Compliance Manager professionals in the waste management 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.