This course presents an in-depth view of the federal requirements for Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. It also provides a complete analysis of the development of SPCC rules and regulations.
Development of SPCC plans requires detailed knowledge of the facility and the potential effects of any oil spill. Thus, this course includes such information as the current SPCC regulations, contingency plans, facility response plan, and reporting requirements to help prevent oil spills that could reach navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
Discuss the SPCC rule purpose and requirements
Determine if the SPCC rule applies to a specific facility
Identify the requirements of an SPCC plan
Determine if an oil discharge can reasonably be expected in quantities that may be harmful
Determine if a container meets the capacity requirements
Discuss the requirements of an SPCC plan review
Describe the required content and purpose of facility diagrams
Discuss the requirements and provisions for secondary containment systems
Identify the reporting requirements for oil spills and permitted releases
Discuss the purpose of and procedures for facility inspections
Identify the components of the facility response plan
Discuss the National Contingency Plan
Discuss the Integrated Contingency Plan requirements
Identify the security requirements for SPCC regulated facilities
Quiz Info:
Five questions at the end of each lesson
No mastery required
Final Exam Info:
20 questions
50% passing score
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