FREE CHECK

Which EPA rules apply to you?

Three quick checks: whether you need an SPCC plan, your hazardous waste generator status, and the other environmental rules your work triggers.

CHECK 1 · OIL STORAGE

Do you need an SPCC plan?

Count every container of oil that holds 55 gallons or more: fuel tanks, drums, hydraulic and lube oil, transformers, and generators. Count the full capacity, not what's in them today.

Total aboveground capacity (gallons)Largest single aboveground container (gallons)Total completely buried capacity (gallons)

A spill could reach a storm drain, ditch, creek, wetland, or other water In the last 3 years we had a single spill over 1,000 gallons, or two spills over 42 gallons within 12 months, that reached water

YOUR RESULT

CHECK 2 · HAZARDOUS WASTE

What is your generator status?

Use your heaviest month. A 55 gallon drum of liquid waste often weighs 400 to 500 pounds. Leave out used oil and universal waste managed under their own rules.

Hazardous waste per month (pounds)Acutely hazardous waste per month (pounds)

YOUR RESULT

CHECK 3 · EVERYTHING ELSE

What else does your work trigger?

Storing chemicals (fuel, paint, solvents, gases) of 10,000 pounds or more of any one productStoring any "extremely hazardous substance" (like ammonia, chlorine, or sulfuric acid) of 500 pounds or moreManufacturing with 10 or more full time employees that makes, processes, or uses listed toxic chemicals in large amountsConstruction that disturbs 1 acre or more, or is part of a larger developmentIndustrial activity exposed to rain: outdoor storage, fueling, vehicle washing, or loadingSending process wastewater (not just restrooms) to the sewerDischarging any wastewater to a ditch, creek, or other waterSpray painting, coating, sandblasting, or other processes that put out fumes or dustEmergency generators or other stationary enginesRefrigeration or AC systems holding 50 pounds or more of refrigerantThrowing out batteries, fluorescent lamps, or mercury devicesGenerating used oil (vehicle or equipment maintenance)Renovation, repair, or painting in homes, schools, or child care facilities built before 1978Demolition, or renovation that disturbs building materials

What you likely need

Check anything that applies, and your list builds here.

Based on federal EPA rules. Many states run these programs with stricter requirements, so treat this as a starting point, not legal advice.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who can write our SPCC plan?

Qualified facilities with 10,000 gallons or less can often self-certify. Larger facilities need a plan certified by a Professional Engineer. We write SPCC plans, and those that need PE certification are certified through our licensed engineering partner.

Does my state have different rules?

Often, yes. Many states run their own hazardous waste, stormwater, and air programs, and some are stricter than federal rules. We check both.

What do EPA violations cost?

Up to $124,426 per violation, per day, depending on the law. Our free penalty calculator shows your exposure.