Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) (US)

 List the general requirements and goals of an SPCC plan;

Identify the potential types and sources of oils and oil products covered by the regulations;

State the steps to take in the event of a spill;

Give examples of what you can do to prevent spills

You have seen media reports about the catastrophic effects an oil spill has on wildlife, the environment, and the livelihood of affected communities. The SPCC regulation was developed to prevent oil releases at facilities from polluting navigable waters of the United States. This course gives employees a general overview of SPCC requirements. Ideal learners are any employee involved in oil handling, transfer, storage, spill response or
maintenance of oil equipment.


EPA 40 CFR 112: Oil Pollution Prevention