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Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Guidance for Regional Inspectors - Chapter 7

Chapter 7 provides an overview of the SPCC inspection, evaluation, and testing requirements, as well as how environmental equivalence may apply for these requirements. The role of the EPA inspector in determining a facility's compliance with:

  • the inspection,
  • evaluation, 
  • testing rule requirements, and
  • a summary of industry standards, code requirements, and recommended practices that apply to different types of equipment are also discussed.
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