SPCC Decision Tree
Are you a farm?
(Over $1,000 in
Ag Sales)
This does not apply to
you, visit epa.gov
No
Yes
Do you store oil
on your farm?
No
Done
Yes
Is it possible for
oil to discharge
into U.S. waters?
No
Done
Yes
Have you had any
spills over 42 gals
2 times within 12
months or 1,000 Yes
gals 1 time within
3 years into
water?
You need a TIER III
SPCC which requires a
professional engineer
Yes
Do you have
under ground
over 42,000 gals?
No
No
No
No
Do you have less
than 20,000 gals
total storage?
Done
Dou you have
more than 6,001
gallons in
aboveground
storage, in
containers 1000
gallons or larger?
Yes
Yes
You need a TIER III
SPCC plan which
requires a professional
No
Are all of your
tanks less than
10,001 gals?
Yes
You need a TIER I
SPCC plan. See
attached Template