SPCC plan template

Document the issue immediately in the template, including photos if possible. Implement temporary containment measures, then create an action plan with clear responsibilities and deadlines for repairs. Report significant findings to your environmental coordinator and schedule a follow-up inspection to verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.

Review your facility’s existing SPCC plan to identify unique equipment or high-risk areas. Add facility-specific inspection points in the appropriate sections, adjust the N/A options for items that don’t apply, and incorporate your company’s terminology. Consider adding sections for specific containment areas or specialized equipment at your site.

The inspection should be signed by both the person conducting the inspection and a designated facility supervisor or environmental coordinator. Some organizations also require review by the person legally responsible for SPCC compliance. Keep completed inspections for at least three years as part of your regulatory documentation.

This template creates a documented history of your facility’s ongoing compliance efforts. Regular completed inspections demonstrate your proactive approach to preventing spills, identifying your knowledge of potential issues, and showing corrective actions taken. During an EPA visit, these records provide evidence of your commitment to maintaining SPCC requirements.