SPCC Plan regulatory requirements were implemented in 2002 and are based on the federal law 40 CFR 112. The basis of that law was rooted in the EPA’s Clean Water Act of 1973.
- On a federal level SPCC Plans are required for facilities that store “oil” products to ensure oil spills are prevented, contained or responded to in a way that prevents an environmental impact on local water ways.
- Federal regulations dictate that facilities with a cumulative oil storage capacity greater than 1,320 gallons with aboveground storage tanks (AST’s) – OR – greater than 42,000 gallons with underground storage tanks (UST’s) must have a SPCC Plan. The cumulative volume taken into consideration includes all containers that are 55 gallons or larger.
- For the State of California SPCC Plans are required by facilities that store “petroleum” products in aboveground tanks only, with a cumulative storage capacity greater than 1,320 gallons or with a cumulative volume as required by TIUGA regulatory requirements.
TIUGA regulations were implemented by and for the State of California on July 1, 2018.
- The purpose of the TIUGA mandate is to regulate petroleum products stored in AST’s which are located in underground areas, areas such as a basement, vault or below grade parking garage.
- The State of California’s TIUGA regulations for below grade storage apply to petroleum storage tanks that are 55 gallons or more. In other words one tank or drum of 55 gallons or more is subject to the TIUGA regulatory requirements.
For additional support you can contact our Professional Engineering staff at Pacific Petroleum.