Aboveground oil storage tanks : more complete facility data could improve implementation of EPA's spill prevention program : report to Congressional requesters /

Oil leaks from aboveground tanks have contaminated soil and water, threatening human health and wildlife. To prevent damage from oil spills, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule in 1973. EPA's 10 regions inspect oil stora...

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Corporate Author:	United States. Government Accountability Office
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]
Subjects:	United States. > Environmental Protection Agency > Rules and practice. Oil spills > United States. Oil storage tanks > Economic aspects > United States. Petroleum > Storage > United States.
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS111821

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Summary:	Oil leaks from aboveground tanks have contaminated soil and water, threatening human health and wildlife. To prevent damage from oil spills, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule in 1973. EPA's 10 regions inspect oil storage facilities to ensure compliance with the rule. EPA estimates that about 571,000 facilities are subject to this rule. Some states also regulate oil storage tanks. GAO determined (1) how EPA regions implement the SPCC program, (2) the data EPA has to implement and evaluate the program, and (3) whether some states' tank programs suggest ways for EPA to improve its program. GAO surveyed all 10 EPA regions and interviewed officials in EPA and six states selected on the basis of experts' recommendations, among other criteria ...
Item Description:	Title from title screen (viewed on May 30, 2008). "April 2008." Paper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548. "GAO-08-482." Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	ii, 59 pages : digital, PDF file.
Format:	System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Mode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 5/30/2008: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08482.pdf ; current access available via PURL.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.