Self Certification of SPCC Plans In Wisconsin

One of the most common questions Caltha receives from facilities in Wisconsin is “Can Wisconsin facilities self-certify their SPCC Plans?” and “Can my facility in Wisconsin use the SPCC Template format to comply with 40 CFR 112?”.

The confusion regarding the self-certification of SPCC Plans in Wisconsin is due primarily to the overlapping regulations involving above ground storage tanks. Two rules can apply to facilities with above ground tanks:

• Federal SPCC Rules (40 CFR 112), and



• Wisconsin Rules on Storage of Flammable, Combustible and Hazardous Liquids (Chapter Comm 10)
  
  

For any given facility, some tank systems may need to comply with SPCC Rules, some may need to comply with Wisconsin Chapter Comm 10, and other tanks may actually need to comply with both sets of rules.

Although there is a significant amount of over lap and similarity between the two rules, they differ in many aspects, included situations where documents need to be prepared by and certified by a Wisconsin-licensed professional engineer. Therefore, whether or not a facility needs to use a PE to approve their plans will depend on the size and location of their tanks, and the specific liquids being stored in them, and other factors.

If you want further information on above ground tank rules and SPCC rule compliance in Wisconsin, email Caltha at info@calthacompany.com

Caltha LLP provides expert environmental consultant services in Wisconsin to obtain air and wastewater permits, evaluate regulatory requirements, and to develop cost effective compliance programs.

For further information, contact Caltha LLP at:

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