EPA’s SPCC program was developed to prevent oil spills. Agricultural facilities can reduce the risk of oil discharged from their tanks by developing containment and response plans and taking basic precautions. The rule requires agricultural operators have an SPCC Plan if the facility stores more than 1,320 gallons of oil or fuel in above ground tanks and/or containers. Oil includes on-road and off-road diesel; gasoline; lubrication oils; hydraulic oils; crop oil; adjuvant oils; oil sludge; synthetic oils; oil refuse; oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil; animal fats; vegetable oils; and fish oils.
Additionally, if the containers are located on separate parcels or a significant distance from each other, they may be considered separate facilities when calculating whether the threshold is met. There are several exemptions for agricultural operations. These include: milk and milk product containers, associated piping, and appurtenances; home heating oil tanks at single family homes; pesticide containers used to mix and load formulations; and pesticide application equipment.
The recent Rule changes also allow agricultural operations that store 10,000 gallons of oil or less and meet the Tier 1 or 2 qualified facility requirements to prepare and self-certify their SPCC Plan.
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