SPCC for General Industry - Complete Program is a 39-minute online course that trains employees on Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements as mandated by the EPA under 40 CFR Part 112. It is designed for oil handlers, facility managers, and environmental compliance personnel at facilities that store oil in quantities exceeding regulatory thresholds, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
The EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule under 40 CFR Part 112 applies to approximately 640,000 facilities nationwide that store, handle, or transfer oil products. A 2011 study found that 55% of regulated facilities were out of compliance. Violations of the Clean Water Act's SPCC provisions can result in civil penalties exceeding $32,000 per day, with total penalties frequently reaching six figures. In January 2025, EPA levied an $87,700 penalty against a single Portland facility for SPCC plan deficiencies, and a Kansas manufacturer paid over $250,000 for failing to develop, implement, and maintain a compliant plan.
This course trains your employees on the full scope of SPCC regulatory requirements for general industry facilities. Your team will learn how to identify which facilities require an SPCC plan, understand secondary containment requirements for tanks and containers, and follow proper procedures for oil transfers, used oil management, and discharge protocols. The training covers the roles and responsibilities of oil handlers, inspection and maintenance requirements, and the steps your facility must take to prevent oil discharges into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines.
The SPCC rule is codified at 40 CFR Part 112 under the authority of the Clean Water Act, Section 311. It requires any non-transportation-related facility that stores more than 1,320 gallons of oil in aggregate aboveground storage - or more than 42,000 gallons underground - to develop and implement a written SPCC plan. The EPA estimates approximately 640,000 facilities are subject to these requirements. SPCC plans must be certified by a licensed professional engineer unless the facility qualifies for self-certification, and plans must be reviewed and updated at least every five years. Employee training on the facility's SPCC plan is explicitly required under 40 CFR 112.7(f). Civil penalties under the Clean Water Act for SPCC violations can exceed $32,000 per day of violation, and in cases involving gross negligence or willful misconduct, minimum penalties start at $100,000. Unlike many environmental regulations, SPCC enforcement is managed federally by the EPA's ten regional offices and is not delegated to state agencies.
| 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.