What is EPA SPCC?
What is EPA SPCC?
OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION When this occurs, human health and environmental quality are put at risk. Every effort must be made to prevent oil spills and to clean them up promptly once they occur.
Which EPA Region is Arkansas?
Region 6
EPA’s work in Arkansas is managed by our Region 6 Office in Dallas. Learn more about EPA Region 6.
What is an SPCC inspection?
The inspection requirements of the SPCC rule are designed to detect oil leaks, spills, or other potential integrity or structural issues before they can result in a discharge of oil to navigable waters of the U.S. or adjoining shorelines.
What is a PPC plan?
The objective of the PPC Plan is to reduce the potential impact of spills, releases, accidents and other emergencies on public health, occupational safety and the environment. If the plan fails in an emergency, the plan will be reviewed and revised to meet the facility’s needs.
Where is the EPA?
EPA’s headquarters offices are located in: the Federal Triangle area of downtown Washington D.C., Crystal City, Virginia (D.C. area), and. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
Which of the following states is regulated by Region 3?
Regions
| Region | States/ Territory |
|---|---|
| Region 2 | New Jersey | New York | Puerto Rico | Virgin Islands |
| Region 3 | Delaware | Maryland | Pennsylvania | Virginia | District of Columbia | West Virginia |
| Region 4 | Alabama | Florida | Georgia | Kentucky | Mississippi | North Carolina | South Carolina | Tennessee |
What are some environmental issues in Arkansas?
Let’s take a look at some of the primary environmental concerns Arkansas residents should know about.
- Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystems. Drinking water is one of our most precious resources.
- Air Pollution. Air pollution is a concern for everyone.
- Agricultural Concerns. Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry.
What does an API 653 inspector do?
The API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector must have a broad knowledge base relating to tank inspection and repair of aboveground storage tanks, and will satisfy the minimum qualifications specified in API Standard 653, Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction.
What is the EPA SPCC guidance for regional inspectors?
In August 2013, EPA revised the SPCC Guidance for Regional Inspectors. This guidance is intended to assist regional inspectors in reviewing a facility’s implementation of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule at 40 CFR part 112 (PDF) (117 pp, 4.3 MB, About PDF).
What states are in EPA Region 6?
EPA Region 6 (South Central) Serving Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and 66 Tribal Nations Learn more about our work in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and with 66 tribal nations Preparing for a Hurricane
Where is the EPA Region 10 Alaska operations office located?
EPA Region 10 – Alaska Operations Office Federal Building Room 537 222 West 7th Avenue #19 Mail Code: AOO/A Anchorage, AK 99513-7588 Matt Carr ([email protected]) On-Scene Coordinator (907) 271-3616 EPA Region 10 – Alaska Operations Office Federal Building Room 537 222 West 7th Avenue #19 Mail Code: AOO/A Anchorage,…
What is the SPCC 40 CFR Part 112 guidance?
This document provides guidance to EPA inspectors and owners and operators of facilities that may be subject to the requirements of SPCC (40 CFR Part 112). It also provides guidance to the general public on how EPA intends the SPCC rule to be implemented. The guidance is designed to facilitate nationally-consistent implementation of the SPCC rule.
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