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What changes to the SPCC Rule did EPA finalize with the "Exemption for All Milk and Milk Product Containers, Associated Piping and Appurtenances" final rule?

The final rule:

  • Exempts all milk and milk product containers, associated piping and appurtenances from SPCC applicability and requirements
  • Excludes the capacity of the exempt containers, associated piping and appurtenances from a facility’s total oil storage capacity calculation to determine if the facility needs to comply with SPCC
  • Removes the compliance date requirements for the exempt containers

Additional information about the exemption for milk and milk product containers, associated piping, and appurtenances is available at the following URL:

www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/spcc/spcc_milk.htm