U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SPCC FIELD INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
FOR USE AT OFFSHORE DRILLING, PRODUCTION, 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
FOR USE AT OFFSHORE DRILLING, PRODUCTION, 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 ~ NO IF YES, RESERVATION NAME:
I performed an SPCC inspection at the facility specified above.
INSPECTOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE:
DATE:
OTHER INSPECTOR(S):
INSPECTION INFORMATION
LEAD INSPECTOR:
INSPECTION DATE:
TIME:
INSPECTION NUMBER:
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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	~ Yes ~ 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).	~ Yes ~ 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?
~ Yes ~ 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:
Current plan version (date/number):
112.3(a)
112.3(b)
&(c)
For facilities in operation prior to August 16, 2002:
Plan amended by February 17, 2006
Amended Plan implemented by August 18, 2006
For facilities beginning operation between August 17, 2002, and August 18,
2006, Plan prepared and fully implemented by August 18, 2006
For facilities beginning operation after August 18, 2006, Plan prepared and fully
implemented before beginning operations
112.3(d) Professional Engineer certification includes statement that the PE attests:
•	PE is familiar with the requirements of 40 CFR part 112
•	PE or agent has visited and examined the facility
•	Plan is prepared in accordance with good engineering practice including consideration of
applicable industry standards and the requirements of 40 CFR part 112
•	Procedures for required inspections and testing have been established
•	Plan is adequate for the facility
~	Yes	~ No	~ NA
~	Yes	~ No	~ NA
~	Yes	~ No	~ NA
~	Yes	~ No	~ NA
~	Yes	~ No
~	Yes	~ No
~	Yes	~ No
~	Yes	~ No
~	Yes	~ No
PE Name:
License No.:
State:
Date of certification:
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.]
~ Yes ~ No ~ NA
Comments:
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AMENDMENT OF SPCC PLAN BY REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR (RA)—40 CFR 112.4
112.4(a) Has the facility discharged a reportable quantity of oil in amounts considered harmful: more
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 §112.4(a)?
•	Date(s) of reportable discharge(s):
•	Were they reported to the NRC?
112.4(d), (e) Have changes required by the RA been implemented in the Plan and/or facility?
Comments:
~	Yes	~ No
~	Yes	~ No ~ NA
~	Yes	~ No ~ NA
~	Yes	~ No ~ NA
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?
~ Yes ~ No ~ NA
If so, was the Plan amended within six months of the change?
~ Yes ~ No ~ NA
112.5(b)
Review and evaluation of the Plan documented at least once every 5 years?
~ Yes ~ No ~ NA
Following Plan review, and if amendment was required, was Plan amended within six
months to include more effective prevention and control technology, if available?
~ Yes ~ No ~ NA
112.5(c) Professional Engineer certification of any technical Plan amendments in accordance with
§112.3(d)
~ Yes ~ No ~ NA
Name:
License No.:
State:
Date of certification:
Reason for amendment:
Amendments implemented within six months of any Plan amendment
~ Yes ~ No ~ 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
PLAN
FIELD
Management approval at a level of authority to commit the necessary resources to fully implement the Plan ~ Yes ~ No
Name:
Title:
Date:
Plan follows sequence of the rule or provides a cross-reference of requirements in the Plan and the rule
~	Yes
~	No

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.)
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

112.7(a)(2)
If there are deviations from the requirements of the rule, the Plan states reasons for
nonconformance
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

Alternative measures described in detail and provide equivalent environmental protection (Note:
Inspector should document if the environmental equivalence is implemented in the field.)
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
Describe each deviation and reasons for nonconformance:
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
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.7(a)(3) Plan addresses each of the following:
(i) For each container, type of oil and storage capacity (see Appendix A)
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
(ii) Discharge prevention measures, including procedures for routine handling of products
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
(iii) Discharge or drainage controls, such as secondary containment around containers, and other
structures, equipment, and procedures for the control of a discharge
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
(iv) Countermeasures for discharge discovery, response, and cleanup (both facility's and contractor's
resources)
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
(v) Methods of disposal of recovered materials in accordance with applicable legal requirements
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

(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 §112.1(b)
~	Yes
~	No
~	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
PLAN
FIELD
112.7(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 §112.1(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
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

112.7(a)(5) Plan organized so that portions describing procedures to be used when a discharge occurs will be
readily usable in an emergency
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

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
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

112.7(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 a cleanup occurs. ... (2) For offshore facilities: (i) curbing or drip pans,
or (ii) sumps and collection systems (See Appendix A)
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.7(d)
Determination(s) of impracticability of secondary containment
~	Yes
~	No

If YES, is the impracticability of secondary containment clearly demonstrated?
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
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
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
If impracticability determination is made:
(1) Contingency Plan following 40 CFR part 109 (see Appendix C) is provided AND
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

(2) Written commitment of manpower, equipment, and materials required to control and remove
any quantity of oil discharged that may be harmful
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.7(e)
Inspections and tests conducted in accordance with written procedures
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

Record of inspections or tests signed by supervisor or inspector and kept with Plan for at least 3
years (see Appendix B checklist)
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	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
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
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
(2) Person designated as accountable for discharge prevention at the facility
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
(3) Discharge prevention briefings conducted at least once a year for oil handling personnel
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
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? ~ Yes ~ No
• If NO, quick drainage system used
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
Containment system holds capacity of the largest single compartment of a tank car/truck
loaded/unloaded at the facility
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
(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
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
(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
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
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)
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.7(j) State rules, regulations and guidelines and conformance with applicable sections of 40 CFR part 112
112.7(j) 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 112
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

Comments:
* Note that a tank car/truck loading/unloading rack must be present for §112.7(h) to apply. Though this requirement applies to all
facilities, loading and unloading rack equipment is often not present at typical offshore production facilities.
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INDICATE IF ITEM IS ADDRESSED ADEQUATELY (Yes), INADEQUATELY (No), OR IS NOT APPLICABLE (NA) IN PLAN AND FIELD.
OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING, PRODUCTION, OR WORKOVER FACILITIES—112.11
PLAN
FIELD
112.11(b)
Oil drainage collection equipment used to prevent and control small discharges around pumps,
glands, valves, flanges, expansion joints, hoses, drain lines, separators, treaters, tanks, and
associated equipment
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
Facility drains are controlled and directed toward a central collection sump to prevent a discharge
as described in §112.1(b); if drains and sumps not practicable, oil in collection equipment removed
as often as necessary to prevent overflow
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11(c)
For facilities using a sump system, sump and drains adequately sized
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
For facilities using a sump system, spare pump available to remove liquids and assure that oil does
not escape
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance inspection and testing program to assure reliable
operation of liquid removal system and pump start-up device
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
Redundant automatic sump pumps and control devices are installed if necessary
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11(d) If separators and treaters are equipped with dump valves which predominantly fail in the closed
position and where pollution risk is high, facility equipped to prevent discharges by (1) extending the
flare line to a diked area if the separator is near shore, (2) equipping separator with high liquid level
sensor to automatically shut in wells producing to the separator, OR (3) installing parallel redundant
dump valves
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11(e) Atmospheric storage or surge containers equipped with high liquid level sensing devices that activate
an alarm or control the flow, or otherwise prevent discharges
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	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.
OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING, PRODUCTION, OR WORKOVER FACILITIES—112.11
PLAN
FIELD
112.11(f) Pressure containers equipped with high and low pressure sensing devices that activate an alarm or
control the flow
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11(g) Containers equipped with suitable corrosion protection
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11(h) Written procedures maintained in the SPCC plan for inspecting and testing pollution prevention
equipment and systems
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

112.11 (i) Testing and inspection of pollution prevention equipment and systems conducted on a scheduled
periodic basis commensurate with the complexity, conditions, and circumstances of the facility and any
other applicable regulations. Simulated discharges are used for testing and inspecting human and
equipment pollution control and countermeasure systems
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11 (j) Detailed records are provided that describe surface and subsurface well shut-in valves and devices in
use at the facility for each well. Records are sufficient to determine the method of activation or control,
such as pressure differential, change in fluid or flow conditions, combination of pressure and flow, or
manual or remote control mechanisms
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA

112.11(k)
Blowout prevention (BOP) assembly and well control system installed before drilling below any
casing string and during workover operations
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
BOP assembly and well control system capable of controlling any well-head pressure that may be
encountered while on the well
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11(1) Manifolds (headers) equipped with check valves on individual flowlines
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11 (m) If the shut-in well pressure is greater than the working pressure of the flowline and manifold valves up
to and including the header valves, flowlines are equipped with a high pressure sensing device and
shut-in valve at the wellhead, OR pressure relief system provided for flowlines
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11(n) Piping appurtenant to the facility is protected from corrosion, such as with protective coatings or
cathodic protection
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11 (o) Sub-marine piping appurtenant to the facility is protected against environmental stresses and other
activities such as fishing operations
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
112.11 (p) Sub-marine piping maintained in good operating condition at all times. Piping periodically inspected or
tested on a regular schedule for failures. Documentation of inspections or tests kept at facility.
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
~	Yes
~	No
~	NA
Comments:
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Rule Provision
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PHOTO DOCUMENTATION LOG
Photo Number
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SPCC FIELD INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW TABLE
Appendix A: Documentation of Field Observations for Containers and Associated Requirements
Inspectors should use this table to document observations of containers, as needed.
Containers
Check containers for the following: (1) atmospheric storage or surge containers are equipped with high liquid level sensing devices
that activate an alarm or control the flow, or otherwise prevent discharges (2) pressure containers are equipped with high and low
pressure sensing devices that activate an alarm or control the flow (3) containers are equipped with suitable corrosion protection.
Check piping for: droplets of stored material, discoloration, corrosion, bowing of pipe between supports, evidence of stored material
seepage from valves or seals, and localized dead vegetation.
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, cracks, discoloration, presence of spilled or leaked material (standing liquid), corrosion, and
valve conditions.
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
Not
Applicable
Present
Not
Present
112.7-General SPCC Requirements
(d) 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



112.11-Offshore oil drilling, production and workover facilities
(c) Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance inspection and testing program to
assure reliable operation of liquid removal system and pump start-up device



(i) Testing and inspection of pollution prevention equipment and systems performed
on a scheduled periodic basis. Simulated discharges are used for testing and
inspecting human and equipment pollution control and countermeasure systems



(p) Submarine piping periodically inspected or tested for failures.



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*
Yes
No
(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., NCP).


(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.


* 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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