SPCC Compliance Quiz
Think you know all the facts about SPCC compliance? Take our 6-question quiz to find out for sure! And don't forget to
check your answers at the end (no peeking!).
| 1. |
SPCC Plans must be amended: |
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| A. |
Annually |
| B. |
Every five years |
| C. |
Within 60 days of a change at the facility |
| D. |
Bi-annually |
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| 2. |
True or False: Every SPCC Plan must be certified by a Professional Engineer. |
| 3. |
Facilities must notify the Regional Administrator if they discharge: |
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| A. |
More than 500 gallons in a single incident |
| B. |
More than 1,000 gallons in a single incident |
| C. |
More than 42 gallons twice in a 12-month timeframe |
| D. |
B and C |
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| 4. |
SPCC regulations apply to: |
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| A. |
Large oil processing facilities |
| B. |
Facilities that have the capability of storing 1,320 gallons of oil above-ground or 42,000 gallons in underground tanks |
| C. |
Any facility that a Regional Administrator determines could cause environmental harm |
| D. |
All of the above |
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| 5. |
True or False: If a facility has a 3,000 gallon above ground storage tank, but only stores 500 gallons of oil in it, they are not subject to SPCC regulation. |
| 6. |
By definition, "oil" includes: |
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| A. |
Gasoline |
| B. |
Vegetable oils |
| C. |
Synthetic oils |
| D. |
All of the above |
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| 1) |
B - Every five years |
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4) |
D - All of the above |
| 2) |
False |
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5) |
False |
| 3) |
D - B and C |
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6) |
D - All of the above |
Not satisfied with your score? Just want to know more? Click here for more information about the EPA's SPCC Requirements and some helpful hints for keeping your facility compliant and our water resources safe!
