40 CFR Part 112 — Oil Pollution Prevention

Oil storage compliance,
explained clearly.

The independent SPCC resource for EHS coordinators, facilities managers, and farm operators. Plain-English guidance on plans, containment, inspections, and spill response — without a consulting or product agenda.

Key Thresholds — 40 CFR 112
1,320 gal Aboveground threshold that triggers SPCC requirements
$59,973 Maximum civil penalty per day per violation
3 years Minimum inspection records retention — most-cited violation
5-year Mandatory plan review cycle for all SPCC facilities
570,000+ Regulated Facilities
Nationwide
$59,973/day Max Civil Penalty
Per Violation
42 Oil Types Count Toward the
1,320 gal Threshold
Since 1974 SPCC Program in
Effect Under CWA

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Why This Site Exists

SPCC compliance guidance without a sales agenda

Every existing SPCC resource is published by a company selling something — containment products, consulting services, or compliance software. That commercial conflict shapes what they explain and what they leave out.

This site is independent. We explain what the regulation actually requires, what the most common violations are, and which products or services satisfy each obligation. When we recommend a PE-certified plan writer or a spill containment pallet, it's because the compliance requirement calls for it — not because we're selling it.

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Plain-English answers

We lead with the practical answer. 40 CFR Part 112 cited on first reference, translated into facility-manager language throughout.

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Exact numbers, not vague guidance

$59,973/day. 1,320 gallons. 3-year retention. We use the actual regulatory thresholds so you know precisely where your facility stands.

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Consequences named, not implied

We explain what happens when you're out of compliance — not as a scare tactic, but because real consequences make compliance decisions concrete.

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No vendor bias on products

We recommend spill pallets, berms, and containment systems when the compliance requirement calls for them — and we compare products across manufacturers.

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All three audiences, covered equally

EHS coordinators at manufacturers, facilities directors at hospitals and data centers, and farm operators all have different SPCC situations. We address each specifically.

06

When you need a professional, we say so

PE certification, plan writing, and industrial hygiene sampling require licensed professionals. We're clear about when DIY stops and professional help starts.