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EPA/SWER RIN: 2050-AG16 Publication ID: Fall 2009 
Title: Revisions to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule 
Abstract: On December 5, 2008, EPA amended the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule to provide increased clarity with respect to specific regulatory requirements, to tailor requirements to particular industry sectors, and to streamline certain rule requirements. The Agency subsequently delayed the effective date of these amendments to January 14, 2010 to allow the Agency time to review the amendments to ensure that they properly reflect consideration of all relevant facts. EPA also requested public comment on the delay of the effective date and its duration, and on the December 2008 amendments. EPA is reviewing the record for the amendments and the additional comments to determine if any changes are warranted. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 112   
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: The final rule is necessary to clarify the regulatory obligations of SPCC facility owners and operators and to reduce the regulatory burden where appropriate.

Summary of the Legal Basis: 33 USC 1321 et seq.

Alternatives: EPA considered alternative options for various aspects of this final rule, following receipt of public comments.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The principal effect of the final amendments would be lower compliance costs for owners and operators of certain types of facilities and equipment. Preliminary cost savings for this rulemaking effort is estimated to be between $92-100 million.

Risks: In the absence of quantitative information on the change in risk related to the specific proposed amendments, EPA conducted a qualitative assessment, which suggests that the final amendments will not lead to a significant increase in oil discharge risk.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice Clarifying Certain Issues  05/25/2004  69 FR 29728   
NPRM 1-Year Compliance Extension  06/17/2004  69 FR 34014   
Final 18 Months Compliance Extension  08/11/2004  69 FR 48794   
NODA : Certain Facilities  09/20/2004  69 FR 56184   
NODA: Oil-Filled and Process Equipment  09/20/2004  69 FR 56182   
NPRM  10/15/2007  72 FR 58377   
Final Action  12/05/2008  73 FR 74236   
Notice to Delay Effective Date  02/03/2009  74 FR 5900   
Delay of Effective Date  04/01/2009  74 FR 14736   
Final Action #2  12/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 2634.2; EPA publication information: Notice Clarifying Certain Issues - http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2004_register&docid=fr25my04-49.pdf; Split from RIN 2050-AC62.; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPA-2007-0584
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/oilspill/spcc.htm  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Vanessa Principe
Environmental Protection Agency
Solid Waste and Emergency Response
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 5104A,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-7913
Email: principe.vanessa@epa.gov