SPCC Plan Certification

Across the US, sPCC Plan Certification usually costs $1,500 to $10,000 per facility. Estimate. Small farm or fleet plans are at the low end; multi-tank industrial facilities cost more.

Plan on 2 to 6 weeks from signed proposal to stamped deliverables, longer if a site visit, soil testing or a permit review cycle is involved.

Often not on its own, but the findings frequently lead to work that does need a permit. We tell you which parts of the follow-up work your local building department will review, and can prepare those drawings too.

Sometimes. Depending on the site, sPCC Plan Certification can also involve a environmental consultant. We tell you up front which other professionals your project needs and coordinate with them so the drawings agree.

Most of our clients for this service are business owners and municipalitys. Describe your project and one of our engineers will reply with scope, fee and schedule.

Non-transportation facilities with more than 1,320 gallons of aboveground oil storage (or more than 42,000 gallons buried) that could reasonably be expected to discharge oil to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Only containers of 55 gallons or more count toward the total.

Some smaller facilities that meet EPA's qualified facility criteria may self-certify. Other facilities need a plan reviewed and certified by a licensed professional engineer.

At least once every five years, and the plan must be amended when changes to the facility materially affect the potential for a discharge. Technical amendments generally need PE certification.

Farms that meet the storage thresholds are covered, though Congress and EPA have adopted specific exemptions and higher thresholds for some farms. Check EPA's current farm guidance.