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Animal Fats and Vegetable Oils

In December 2006, EPA amended the SPCC rule to streamline some of the requirements for the regulated
community.  Animal fats and vegetable oils remain subject to the SPCC rule. Facilities with animal fats and
vegetable oils that are subject to the rule must comply with specific requirements listed in section 1 12.12 as
well as all other general rule requirements.

How did EPA amend the requirements for animal  fats and vegetable oils?
In December 2006, EPA removed the following SPCC requirements for the following specific types of
animal fat and vegetable oil facilities:

   •  Requirements for onshore oil production facilities (Section 112.13)
   •  Requirements for onshore oil drilling and workover facilities  (Section 112.14)
   •  Requirements for offshore oil drilling, production, or workover facilities (Section 112.15)
These requirements were removed because they are not appropriate for facilities that handle animal fats
and vegetable oils. However, other requirements for facilities that store and handle animal fats and
vegetable oils remain in effect (section 112.12).

What provisions still apply to facilities with animal fats  and vegetable oils?
Owners/operators of facilities that store or handle animal fats and vegetable oils and meet the SPCC
rule applicability criteria (section 1 12.1) must prepare and  implement an SPCC Plan that complies with
the general rule requirements and the rule requirements specific to  animal fats and vegetable oils listed
in section 112.12.
How are "animal fat" and "vegetable
oil" defined in the SPCC rule?
Animal fat means a non-petroleum oil, fat, or
grease of animal, fish, or marine mammal
origin. Vegetable oil means a non-petroleum oil
or fat of vegetable origin, including but not
limited to oils and fats derived from plant seeds,
nuts, fruits, and kernels.

Does EPA plan to make additional
changes to the rule?

EPA is considering additional streamlined and
tailored regulatory modifications or guidance for
certain types of facilities and equipment, which
may include options for facilities handling
animal fats and vegetable oils.
SPCC Rule Amendments Fact Sheet
                                                For More Information
                                     Read the SPCC rule amendment
                                     (71 FR 77266, December 26, 2006)
                                     www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/
                                     Review the Oil Pollution Prevention regulation
                                     (40 CFR part 112)
                                     www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/
                                     Visit the EPA Emergency Management Web site
                                     www.epa.gov/emergencies
                                     Call the Super-fund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP, and Oil
                                     Information Center
                                     (800) 424-9346 or (703) 412-9810
                                     TDD (800) 553-7672 or (703) 412-3323
                                     www.epa.gov/superfund/resources/infocenter

                                           To Report an Oil or Chemical Spill
                                     Call the National Response Center
                                     (800) 424-8802 or (202) 267-2675
                                     TDD (202) 267-4477

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