Countermeasures On Water is a 28-minute online course that trains responders and environmental personnel on the factors affecting oil spill response on water, including weather conditions, sea states, currents, and containment and recovery techniques. It is designed for spill response teams, environmental compliance staff, and facility personnel at operations near waterways and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Oil and chemical spills on waterways pose significant environmental and regulatory consequences for responsible parties. Under the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1321) and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, facilities that store oil near navigable waters must have Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans in place, and responsible parties face strict liability for cleanup costs and natural resource damages. EPA enforcement actions for Clean Water Act violations can result in civil penalties up to $59,973 per day of violation under the 2024 adjusted penalty schedule, with criminal penalties for negligent or knowing violations reaching $50,000 per day and imprisonment.
This course trains your team on the specific challenges of responding to oil spills on water. Your employees will learn how weather, wind, sea conditions, and currents affect spill behavior and response operations, and how to apply appropriate containment and recovery techniques in water-based environments. The course prepares responders to make effective decisions during the critical early hours of a water spill when conditions change rapidly and environmental damage expands with every delay.
The Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1321) and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) establish the federal framework for oil spill prevention and response on navigable waters. Under EPA's SPCC rule (40 CFR Part 112), facilities that store more than 1,320 gallons of oil aboveground or 42,000 gallons underground near navigable waters must maintain written SPCC plans that include countermeasure procedures. The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (40 CFR Part 300) governs the federal response framework. Responsible parties face strict liability for cleanup costs, natural resource damages, and civil penalties. EPA civil penalties under the Clean Water Act can reach $59,973 per day of violation. Criminal penalties for negligent discharge include fines up to $50,000 per day and imprisonment. Coast Guard and EPA enforcement in this area has remained active, with facilities near waterways subject to SPCC inspections and compliance verification.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.