U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SPCC FIELD INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
ONSHORE OIL PRODUCTION, DRILLING, AND WORKOVER FACILITIES
Overview of the Checklist
This checklist is designed to assist EPA inspectors in conducting a thorough and consistent
inspection of a facility's compliance with the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
(SPCC) rule at 40 CFR part 112. It is a tool to help federal inspectors (or their contractors)
record observations during the site visit and review of the SPCC Plan. While the checklist is
comprehensive, the inspector should always refer to the SPCC rule in its entirety, the SPCC
Regional Inspector Guidance Document, and other relevant guidance for evaluating
compliance. This checklist must be completed in order for an inspection to count toward an
agency measure (i.e., OEM/OECA inspection measures or GPRA).
The checklist is organized according to the SPCC rule. Each item in the checklist identifies the
relevant section and paragraph in 40 CFR part 112 where that requirement is stated.
Sections 112.1 through 112.5 specify the applicability of the rule and requirements for the
preparation, implementation, and amendment of SPCC Plans. For these sections, the checklist
includes data fields to be completed, as well as several questions with "yes" or "no" answers.
Sections 112.7 through 112.11 specify requirements for spill prevention, control, and
countermeasures. For these sections, the inspector needs to evaluate whether the requirement
is addressed adequately or inadequately in the SPCC Plan and whether it is implemented
adequately in the field (either by field observation or record review). For the SPCC Plan and
implementation in the field, if a requirement is addressed adequately, mark the "Yes" box in the
appropriate column. If a requirement is not addressed adequately, mark the "No" box. If a
requirement does not apply to the particular facility, mark the "NA" box. If a provision of the rule
applies only to the SPCC Plan, the "Field" column is shaded.
Space is provided in each section to record comments. Additional space is available on the
comments page at the end of the checklist. Comments should remain factual and support the
evaluation of compliance.
Appendix A is for recording information about containers and other locations at the facility that
require secondary containment.
Appendix B is a checklist for documentation of the tests and inspections the facility operator is
required to keep with the SPCC Plan.
Appendix C is a checklist for oil removal contingency plans. A contingency plan is required if a
facility determines that secondary containment is impracticable as provided in 40 CFR 112.7(d).
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SPCC FIELD INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
ONSHORE OIL PRODUCTION, DRILLING, AND WORKOVER FACILITIES
FACILITY INFORMATION
FACILITY NAME:
ADDRESS:
LAT:
LONG:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP:
COUNTY:
TELEPHONE:
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE NAME:
OWNER NAME:
OWNER ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP:
TELEPHONE:
OWNER CONTACT PERSON:
FACILITY OPERATOR NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM OWNER - IF NOT, PRINT "SAME"):
OPERATOR ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP:
TELEPHONE:
OPERATOR CONTACT PERSON:
FACILITY TYPE:
NAICS CODE:
HOURS PER DAY FACILITY ATTENDED:
TOTAL FACILITY CAPACITY:
TYPE(S) OF OIL STORED:
IS FACILITY LOCATED IN INDIAN COUNTRY? DYES D NO IF YES, RESERVATION NAME:
INSPECTION INFORMATION
INSPECTION DATE:
TIME:
INSPECTION NUMBER:
LEAD INSPECTOR:
OTHER INSPECTOR(S):
INSPECTOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT
/ performed an SPCC inspection at the facility specified above.
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE:
DATE:
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FACILITY RESPONSE PLAN (FRP) APPLICABILITY
A non-transportation related onshore facility is required to prepare and implement an FRP as outlined in 40 CFR 112.20 if:
DD The facility transfers oil over water to or from vessels and has a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 42,000 gallons,
OR
The facility has a total oil storage capacity of at least 1 million gallons, and at least one of the following is true:
DD The facility does not have secondary containment sufficiently large to contain the capacity of the largest aboveground tank plus
sufficient freeboard for precipitation.
DD The facility is located at a distance such that a discharge could cause injury to fish and wildlife and sensitive environments.
DD The facility is located such that a discharge would shut down a public drinking water intake.
DD The facility has had a reportable discharge greater than or equal to 10,000 gallons in the past 5 years.
Facility has FRP: D Yes D No DQslot Required
FRP Number:
Facility has a completed and signed copy of Appendix C, Attachment C-ll, "Certification of the Applicability of the Substantial Harm
Criteria" D Yes D No
Comments:
SPCC GENERAL APPLICABILITY—40 CFR 112.1
IS THE FACILITY REGULATED UNDER 40 CFR part 112?
The completely buried oil storage capacity is over 42,000 gallons, OR the aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity is over 1,320
gallons D Yes D No AND
The facility is a non-transportation-related facility engaged in drilling, producing, gathering, storing, processing, refining, transferring,
distributing, using, or consuming oil and oil products, which due to its location could reasonably be expected to discharge oil into or
upon the navigable waters of the United States (as defined in 40 CFR 110.1). D Yes D No
AFFECTED WATERWAY(S):
DISTANCE:
PATH:
Note: The following storage capacity is not considered in determining applicability of SPCC requirements:
Completely buried tanks subject to all the technical requirements of 40 CFR part 280 or a state program approved under 40 CFR part 281.
Equipment subject to the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of the Interior, or Minerals Management Service,
as defined in Memoranda of Understanding dated November 24, 1971, and November 8, 1993.
Any facility or part thereof used exclusively for wastewater treatment (production, recovery or recycling of oil is not considered wastewater
treatment).
Containers smaller than 55 gallons.
Permanently closed containers.
Does the facility have an SPCC Plan?
D Yes D No
Comments:
REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SPCC PLAN—40 CFR 112.3
Date facility began operations:
Date of initial SPCC Plan preparation:
112.3(a)
For facilities in operation prior to August 16, 2002:
Plan amended by February 17, 2006
Amended Plan implemented by August 18, 2006
Current plan version (date/number):
D Yes D No D NA
D Yes D No D NA
For facilities beginning operation between August 17, 2002, and August 18,
2006, Plan prepared and fully implemented by August 18, 2006 D Yes D No D NA
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SPCC PLAN— 40 CFR 112.3
112.3(b) For facilities beginning operation after August 18, 2006, Plan prepared and fully D Yes D No DMA
& (c) implemented before beginning operations
1 12.3(d) Professional Engineer certification includes statement that the PE attests:
• PE is familiar with the requirements of 40 CFR part 112 D Yes D No
• PE or agent has visited and examined the facility D Yes D No
• Plan is prepared in accordance with good engineering practice including consideration of
applicable industry standards and the requirements of 40 CFR part 112 D Yes D No
• Procedures for required inspections and testing have been established D Yes D No
• Plan is adequate for the facility D Yes D No
PE Name: License No.: State:
112.3(e) Plan available onsite if facility is attended at least 4 hours/day
(If located at nearest field office, please note contact information below)
Date of certification:
D Yes D No D NA
Comments:
AMENDMENT OF SPCC PLAN BY REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR (RA)— 40 CFR 1 1 2.4
112.4(a) Has the facility discharged a reportable quantity of oil in amounts considered harmful more D Yes D No D NA
than 1,000 gallons of oil in a single discharge or more than 42 gallons in each of two
discharges in any 12-month period (see 40 CFR part 110)?
If yes, was information submitted to the RA as required in §1 12.4(a)?
• Date(s) of reportable discharge(s):
• Were they reported to the NRC?
D Yes D No D NA
D Yes D No D NA
112.4(d), (e) Have changes required by the RA been implemented in the Plan and/or facility? D Yes D No D NA
Comments:
AMENDMENT OF SPCC PLAN BY THE OWNER OR OPERATOR— 40 CFR 112.5
112.5(a) Has there been a change at the facility that materially affects the potential for a discharge? D Yes D No D NA
• If so, was the Plan amended within six months of the change?
D Yes D No D NA
112.5(b) Review and evaluation of the Plan documented at least once every 5 years? D Yes D No D NA
• Following Plan review, and if amendment was required, was Plan amended within six D Yes D No D NA
months to include more effective prevention and control technology, if available?
112.5(c) Professional Engineer certification of any technical Plan amendments in accordance with D Yes D No D NA
§112.3(d)
Name: License No.: State:
Reason for amendment:
Amendments implemented within six months of any Plan amendment
Date of certification:
D Yes D No D NA
Comments:
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INDICA TE IF ITEM IS ADDRESSED ADEQUA TELY (Yes), INADEQUA TELY(No), OR IS NOT APPLICABLE (NA) IN PLAN AND FIELD.
GENERAL SPCC REQUIREMENTS— 40 CFR 112.7
Management approval at a level of authority to commit the necessary resources to fully
Name:
PLAN
FIELD
implement the Plan D Yes D No
Title:
Plan follows sequence of the rule or provides a cross-reference of requirements in the Plan and the rule
If Plan calls for facilities, procedures, methods, or equipment not yet fully operational, details of their installation
and start-up are discussed (Note: Relevant for inspection evaluation and testing baselines.)
112.7(a)(2)
If there are deviations from the requirements of the rule, the Plan states
nonconformance
reasons for
Alternative measures described in detail and provide equivalent environmental protection (Note:
Inspector should document if the environmental equivalence is implemented in the field)
Date:
DYes
DNo
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
Describe each deviation and reasons for nonconformance:
112.7(a)(3)
112.7(a)(3)
Plan includes diagram with location and contents of all regulated containers (including completely
buried tanks otherwise exempt from the SPCC requirements), transfer stations, and connecting
pipes
Dlan addresses each of the following:
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
(i) For each container, type of oil and storage capacity (see Appendix A)
(ii) Discharge prevention measures, including procedures for routine handling of products
(iii) Discharge or drainage controls, such as secondary containment around containers, and other
structures, equipment, and procedures for the control of a discharge
(iv) Countermeasures for discharge discovery, response, and cleanup (both facility's and contractor's
resources)
(v) Methods of disposal of recovered materials in accordance with applicable legal requirements
(vi) Contact list and phone numbers for the facility response coordinator, National Response Center,
cleanup contractors contracted to respond to a discharge, and all Federal, State, and local
agencies who must be contacted in the case of a discharge as described in §1 12.1(b)
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
Comments:
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INDICA TE IF ITEM IS ADDRESSED ADEQUA TELY (Yes), INADEQUA TELY(No), OR IS NOT APPLICABLE (NA) IN PLAN AND FIELD.
GENERAL SPCC REQUIREMENTS— 40 CFR 112.7
1 12.7(a)(4) Plan includes information and procedures that enable a person reporting a discharge as described
in §112.1(b) to relate information on the exact address or location and phone number of the facility;
the date and time of the discharge; the type of material discharged; estimates of the total quantity
discharged; estimates of the quantity discharged as described in §1 12.1(b); the source of the
discharge; a description of all affected media; the cause of the discharge; any damages or injuries
caused by the discharge; actions being used to stop, remove, and mitigate the effects of the
discharge; whether an evacuation may be needed; and the names of individuals and/or
organizations who have also been contacted (Not required if a facility has an FRP)
1 12.7(a)(5) Plan organized so that portions describing procedures to be used when a discharge occurs will be
readily usable in an emergency (Not required if a facility has an FRP)
112.7(b) Plan includes a prediction of the direction, rate of flow, and total quantity of oil that could be
discharged for each type of major equipment failure where experience indicates a reasonable
potential for equipment failure
1 12.7(c) Appropriate containment and/or diversionary structures provided to prevent a discharge as
described in §112.1(b) before cleanup occurs. The entire containment system, including walls and
floors, is capable of containing oil and is constructed to prevent escape of a discharge from the
containment system before cleanup occurs. (1) For onshore facilities, one of the following or its
equivalent: (i) dikes, berms, or retaining walls sufficiently impervious to contain oil, (ii) curbing, (iii)
culverting, gutters or other drainage systems, (iv) weirs, booms or other barriers, (v) spill diversion
ponds, (vi) retention ponds, or (vii) sorbent materials (See Appendix A)
112.7(d)
112.7(e)
Determination(s) of impracticability of secondary containment
If YES, is the impracticability of secondary containment clearly demonstrated?
PLAN
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DYes
DNo
DMA
FIELD
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
Comments concerning impracticability determination(s) for secondary containment:
If impracticability determination is made, for bulk storage containers, periodic integrity testing of
containers and leak testing of the valves and piping (associated with the container) is conducted
If impracticability determination is made, unless facility has FRP:
(1) Contingency Plan following 40 CFR part 109 (see Appendix C) is provided AND
(2) Written commitment of manpower, equipment, and materials required to control and
remove any quantity of oil discharged that may be harmful
Inspections and tests conducted in accordance with written procedures
Record of inspections or tests signed by supervisor or inspector and kept with Plan for at least 3
years (see Appendix B checklist)
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
Comments:
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INDICA TE IF ITEM IS ADDRESSED ADEQUA TELY (Yes), INADEQUA TELY(No), OR IS NOT APPLICABLE (NA) IN PLAN AND FIELD.
GENERAL SPCC REQUIREMENTS— 40 CFR 112.7
PLAN
FIELD
112.7(f) Personnel, training, and oil discharge prevention procedures
(1 ) Training of oil-handling personnel in operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges;
discharge procedure protocols; applicable pollution control laws, rules and regulations; general facility
operations; and contents of SPCC Plan
(2) Person designated as accountable for discharge prevention at the facility
(3) Discharge prevention briefings conducted at least once a year for oil handling personnel
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
112.7(h) Tank car and tank truck loading/unloading rack*
(1 ) Does loading/unloading area (the location adjacent to the loading or unloading rack) drainage flow
to catchment basin or treatment facility? D Yes D No
• If NO, quick drainage system used
Containment system holds capacity of the largest single compartment of a tank car/truck
loaded/unloaded at the facility
(2) Physical barriers, warning signs, wheel chocks, or vehicle brake interlock system in loading/unloading
areas (the location adjacent to the loading or unloading rack) to prevent vehicles from departing before
complete disconnection of flexible or fixed oil transfer lines
(3) Lower-most drains and all outlets on tank cars/trucks inspected prior to filling/departure, and if necessary
ensure that they are tightened, adjusted, or replaced to prevent liquid discharge while in transit
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
112.7(i) Brittle fracture evaluation of field-constructed aboveground containers
112.7(i) Brittle fracture evaluation is conducted after tank repair/alteration/change in service that might affect
the risk of a discharge or after a discharge/failure due to brittle fracture or other catastrophe and
appropriate action taken as necessary (for field-constructed aboveground containers)
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
112.7Q) State rules, regulations and guidelines and conformance with applicable sections of 40 CFR part 112
112.7Q) Discussion of conformance with applicable more stringent State rules, regulations, and guidelines
and other effective discharge prevention and containment procedures listed in 40 CFR part 1 12
DYes
DNo
DMA
Comments:
* Note that a tank car/truck loading/unloading rack must be present for §1 12.7(h) to apply. Though this requirement applies to all
facilities, loading and unloading rack equipment is often not present at typical production facilities.
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INDICA TE IF ITEM IS ADDRESSED ADEQUA TELY (Yes), INADEQUA TELY(No), OR IS NOT APPLICABLE (NA) IN PLAN AND FIELD.
ONSHORE OIL PRODUCTION FACILITIES— 112.9
PLAN
FIELD
1 12.9(b) Oil production facility drainage
(1)
At tank batteries, separation and treating areas where there is a reasonable possibility of a discharge as
described in §112.1(b), drainage is closed and sealed except when draining uncontaminated rainwater.
Accumulated oil on the rainwater is returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with legally
approved methods
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
Prior to drainage, diked area inspected and action taken as provided in §112.8(c)(3)(ii), (iii), and (iv):
• 1 12.8(c)(3)(ii) Retained rainwater is inspected to ensure that its presence will not cause a discharge
as described in §112.1(b)
• 1 12.8(c)(3)(iii) Bypass valve opened and resealed under responsible supervision
• 1 12.8(c)(3)(iv) Adequate records of drainage are kept; for example, records required under permits
issued in accordance with §122.41(j)(2) and (m)(3)
(2) Field drainage systems and oil traps, sumps, or skimmers inspected at regularly scheduled intervals for oil,
and accumulations of oil promptly removed
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
1 12.9(c) Oil production facility bulk storage containers
(1 ) Containers used are compatible with material stored and conditions of storage
(2)
Secondary containment provided for all tank battery, separation and treating facilities with capacity to
hold the largest single container and sufficient freeboard for precipitation
Drainage from undiked areas safely confined in a catchment basin or holding pond
(3) Periodically and upon a regular schedule, visually inspect containers on or above the surface of the ground
for deterioration and maintenance needs, including foundations and supports
(4) New and old tank batteries engineered/updated in accordance with good engineering practices to prevent
discharges including at least one of the following: (i) adequate container capacity to prevent overfill if
regular pumping/gauging is delayed; (ii) overflow equalizing lines between containers so that a full
container can overflow to an adjacent container; (iii) vacuum protection to prevent container collapse; or
(iv) high level sensors to generate and transmit an alarm to the computer where the facility is subject to a
computer production control system
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
Comments:
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INDICA TE IF ITEM IS ADDRESSED ADEQUA TELY (Yes), INADEQUA TELY(No), OR IS NOT APPLICABLE (NA) IN PLAN AND FIELD.
ONSHORE OIL PRODUCTION FACILITIES—112.9
PLAN FIELD
112.9(d) Facility transfer operations
(1) All aboveground valves and piping associated with transfer operations are inspected periodically and upon
a regular schedule. Include the general condition of flange joints, valve glands and bodies, drip pans, pipe
supports, pumping well polish rod stuffing boxes, bleeder and gauge valves, and other such items.
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
(2) Saltwater (oil field brine) disposal facilities inspected often to detect possible system upsets capable of
causing a discharge, particularly following a sudden change in atmospheric temperature
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
(3) Flowline maintenance program to prevent discharges from each flowline is established
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
Comments:
ONSHORE OIL DRILLING AND WORKOVER FACILITIES—112.10
PLAN
FIELD
112.10(b) Mobile drilling or workover equipment is positioned or located to prevent a discharge as described in
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
112.10(c) Catchment basins or diversion structures are provided to intercept and contain discharges of fuel,
crude oil, or oily drilling fluids.
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
Blowout prevention (BOP) assembly and well control system installed before drilling below any
casing string or during workover operations
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
BOP assembly and well control system capable of controlling any well-head pressure that may be
encountered while on the well
DYes
DNo
DMA
DYes
DNo
DMA
Comments:
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Rule Provision
Comment
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PHOTO DOCUMENTATION LOG
Photo Number
Description (include date and location)
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SPCC FIELD INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW TABLE
Appendix A: Documentation of Field Observations of Containers and Associated Requirements
Inspectors should use this table to document observations of containers, as needed.
Containers and Piping
Check containers for leaks, specifically looking for: drip marks, discoloration of tanks, puddles containing spilled or leaked material,
corrosion, cracks, and localized dead vegetation, and standard/specifications of construction..
Check aboveground container foundation for: cracks, discoloration, puddles containing spilled or leaked material, settling, gaps
between container and foundation, and damage caused by vegetation roots.
Check all piping for: droplets of stored material, discoloration, corrosion, bowing of pipe between supports, evidence of stored material
seepage from valves or seals, evidence of leaks from flowlines, and localized dead vegetation. For all aboveground piping, include the
general condition of flange joints, valve glands and bodies, drip pans, pipe supports, pumping well polish rod stuffing boxes, bleeder and
gauge valves, and other such items. (Document in comments section of §112.9(d)).
Secondary Containment
Check secondary containment for: containment system (including walls and floor) ability to contain oil such that oil will not escape the
containment system before cleanup occurs, proper sizing, cracks, discoloration, presence of spilled or leaked material (standing liquid),
erosion, corrosion, penetrations in the containment system, and valve conditions.
Check dike or berm systems for: level of precipitation in dike/available capacity, operational status of drainage valves (closed), dike
or berm impermeability, debris, erosion, impermeability of the earthen floor/walls of diked area, and location/status of pipes, inlets,
drainage around and beneath containers, presence of oil discharges within diked areas.
Check drainage systems for: an accumulations of oil that may have resulted from any small discharge, including field drainage
systems (such as drainage ditches or road ditches), and oil traps, sumps, or skimmers. Ensure any accumulations of oil have been
promptly removed.
Check retention and drainage ponds for: erosion, available capacity, presence of spilled or leaked material, debris, and stressed
vegetation.
Container ID/ General Condition
Storage Capacity and
Type of Oil
Type of Containment/
Drainage Control
Overfill Protection and
Testing & Inspections
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SPCC INSPECTION AND TESTING CHECKLIST
Appendix B: Required Documentation of Tests and Inspections
Records of inspections and tests required by 40 CFR part 112 signed by the appropriate supervisor or inspector must be kept with the
SPCC Plan for a period of three years. Records of inspections and tests conducted under usual and customary business practices will
suffice. Documentation of the following inspections and tests should be kept with the SPCC Plan.
Inspection or Test
Documentation
Present
Not
Present
Not
Applicable
112.7-General SPCC Requirements
(a) Integrity testing is conducted for bulk storage containers with no secondary
containment system and for which an impracticability determination has been
made
(d) Integrity and leak testing of valves and piping associated with bulk storage
containers with no secondary containment system and for which an
impracticability determination has been made
(i) Evaluate field-constructed aboveground containers for potential for brittle fracture
or other catastrophic failure when the container undergoes a repair, alteration,
reconstruction or change in service
112.9-Onshore oil production facilities
(b)(1 ) Rainwater released directly from diked containment areas to a storm drain or
open watercourse inspected and records of drainage kept
(b)(2) Field drainage systems, oil traps, sumps, and skimmers inspected regularly for
oil, and accumulations of oil promptly removed
(c)(3) Regular visual inspections of containers, foundations and supports for
deterioration and maintenance needs
(d)(1) All aboveground valves and piping associated with transfer operations are
regularly inspected
(d)(2) Saltwater disposal facilities inspected often to detect possible system upsets
capable of causing a discharge
(d)(3) Specific and individual inspection, testing, and/or evaluation requirements as
required by facility's flowline maintenance program
Comments:
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SPCC CONTINGENCY PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
Appendix C: 40 CFR Part 109-Criteria for State, Local and Regional Oil
Removal Contingency Plans
If a facility makes an impracticability determination for secondary containment in accordance with §112.7(d), it is required to provide
an oil spill contingency plan following 40 CFR part 109.
109.5-Development and implementation criteria for State, local and regional oil removal contingency plans*
(a) Definition of the authorities, responsibilities and duties of all persons, organizations or agencies which are to be
involved in planning or directing oil removal operations.
(b) Establishment of notification procedures for the purpose of early detection and timely notification of an oil
discharge including:
(1 ) The identification of critical water use areas to facilitate the reporting of and response to oil discharges.
(2) A current list of names, telephone numbers and addresses of the responsible persons (with alternates) and
organizations to be notified when an oil discharge is discovered.
(3) Provisions for access to a reliable communications system for timely notification of an oil discharge, and
the capability of interconnection with the communications systems established under related oil removal
contingency plans, particularly State and National plans (e.g., NCR).
(4) An established, prearranged procedure for requesting assistance during a major disaster or when the
situation exceeds the response capability of the State, local or regional authority.
(c) Provisions to assure that full resource capability is known and can be committed during an oil discharge situation
including:
(1 ) The identification and inventory of applicable equipment, materials and supplies which are available locally
and regionally.
(2) An estimate of the equipment, materials and supplies which would be required to remove the maximum oil
discharge to be anticipated.
(3) Development of agreements and arrangements in advance of an oil discharge for the acquisition of
equipment, materials and supplies to be used in responding to such a discharge.
(d) Provisions for well defined and specific actions to be taken after discovery and notification of an oil discharge
including:
(1) Specification of an oil discharge response operating team consisting of trained, prepared and available
operating personnel.
(2) Predesignation of a properly qualified oil discharge response coordinator who is charged with the
responsibility and delegated commensurate authority for directing and coordinating response operations
and who knows how to request assistance from Federal authorities operating under existing national and
regional contingency plans.
(3) A preplanned location for an oil discharge response operations center and a reliable communications
system for directing the coordinated overall response operations.
(4) Provisions for varying degrees of response effort depending on the severity of the oil discharge.
(5) Specification of the order of priority in which the various water uses are to be protected where more than
one water use may be adversely affected as a result of an oil discharge and where response operations
may not be adequate to protect all uses.
(e) Specific and well defined procedures to facilitate recovery of damages and enforcement measures as provided
for by State and local statutes and ordinances.
Yes
No
* The contingency plan should be consistent with all applicable state and local plans, Area Contingency Plans, and the National
Contingency Plan (NCP).
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