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SPCC Development & Training (Spill Prevention, Control, & Countermeasure)

Prevent spills. Stay compliant. Avoid EPA penalties.

If your facility stores oil or petroleum-based products at or above 1,320 gallons, you may be federally required to maintain an update an SPCC Plan. Vanguard helps businesses nationwide develop, update, and implement EPA-compliant Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans — including annual employee training for your facility’s oil handlers.

What Is an SPCC Plan?

The EPA’s SPCC Rule (40 CFR Part 112) requires facilities that store significant quantities of oil or oil-related substances to prevent, control, and respond to spills that may impact U.S. waters. An SPCC Plan outlines procedures, equipment, and practices your facility must have in place to prevent discharges.

Key Compliance and Threshold Triggers:

If your facility has an aggregate oil storage capacity of 1,320 gallons or more (aboveground) or 42,000 gallons (underground), your facility likely needs an SPCC Plan, which is required to be updated every five years, or when your facility is modified to require an immediate SPCC update, starting a new 5-year requirement. Employee training is required annually.

Who Needs an SPCC Plan?

Your site may require an SPCC Plan and Employee Training if you store:

  • Diesel fuel
  • Lubricating oils
  • Hydraulic oil
  • Vegetable oils
  • Waste oil
  • Animal fats
  • Oil-based cooling or processing fluids

Industries Serve by Vanguard:

  • Manufacturing & Industrial
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Utilities & Energy
  • Warehousing & Distribution
  • Agriculture & Food Processing

Our SPCC Services Include:

  • SPCC Plan Development
    We create site-specific, fully-customized plans to align with your facility's layout, tank farm, oil handling practices, containers and storage systems — following EPA's format for both the Plan and Employee Training.
  • Plan Updates & Five-Year Reviews
    EPA requires SPCC Plans to be reviewed and amended every five years, or whenever there are changes in facility design, operation, or storage capacity.
  • Employee Training
    Annual SPCC training is mandatory for employees designated as “oil handlers.” We deliver clear, site-specific training programs to keep your team prepared for a spill response and compliant with EPA’s regulation under CFR 112.
  • Spill Response & Containment Protocols
    We define response procedures, secondary containment methods, and inspection protocols — reducing your risk and liability.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Certification (as required)
    If your facility does not qualify for self-certification, we provide Professional Engineer-certified plans in accordance with federal SPCC requirements.

Common SPCC Plan Violations to Avoid

  • No plan in place
  • Plan not reviewed or updated within 5 years
  • Incomplete or missing secondary containment
  • Improper container labeling or inspections
  • Lack of documented employee training

Avoid these with Vanguard's expert guidance.

Why Choose Vanguard?

  • Decades of experience creating SPCC Plans across multiple sectors
  • Support for multi-facility operations in multiple states
  • Integrated environmental services (Stormwater, Wastewater, RCRA, Air Permitting)
  • Compliance management through our Environmental Management Systems (EMS USA!, EMS California!, and EMS Canada!).

SPCC Fast Facts:

Requirement Threshold
SPCC Plan Required 1,320 gallons aboveground (oil)
Plan Review Every 5 years or upon facility modification
Training Annually for oil-handling personnel
PE Certification Required for Plans at or above 10,000 gals. of oil-related product

Protect Your Facility from Costly Spills and Fines

Fines for SPCC violations can exceed $67,000 per day. Ensure your plan is up to date, fully compliant, and your staff is trained to respond properly in the event of a release.

Request an SPCC Regulatory Review Today

Call (918) 641-5588 or contact us to schedule a site evaluation or get a quote for SPCC Plan services.

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