MANAGING CALIFORNIA APSA AND SPCC TASKS JUST GOT EASIER…WITH COMPLYRS Environmental Software
Complyrs makes California Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act compliance easy
Complyrs is the easy-to-use California environmental software. Complyrs has a complete task management system for California APSA/SPCC. tasks have tracking, reporting and communication functions to keep your generators ready for inspection. Complyrpedia, provides step-by-step instructions on each task.
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Overview
The California Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) applies to facilities with greater than 1320 gallons of petroleum stored in containers 55 gallons or larger. Large petroleum tank facilities, facilities with large stationary diesel powered generators, vehicle repair shops, and vehicle fueling facilities that store fuel in above ground tanks are typically subject to APSA. Above ground petroleum storage has been regulated under the Clean Water Act of 1973; under 40 CRF Part 112. In 1989, California adopted the the language of 40 CFR part 112 as the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act. Originally, the UPAs (Unified Program Agencies) and the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) were tasked with enforcement and administration. However, budget constraints in 2002-2003 terminated joint enforcement activities. In 2008, AB 1180 transferred APSA enforcement and administration to UPAs. In 2012, California Assembly Bill 1566 transferred oversight responsibility to the State Fire Marshal. Under this new arrangement, enforcement and administration are still conducted by local UPAs.
Regulatory Agencies
- Local UPA
- State Water Resource Control Board
- Department of Toxic Substances Control Board (If tank stores a hazardous waste)
- California Air Resources Board (If tank stores gasoline)
- Local Air District (If tank stores gasoline)
Conditions for inclusion of the program
Required tasks
- Complete APSA Tank Facility Statement from template and submit to CERS.
- Prepare/review Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC).
- Conduct monthly SPCC Inspections.
- Conduct annual SPCC inspections.
- Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) technical amendment.
- 5-Year Re-certification.
- APSA Employee Training (Yearly).
What to expect during an inspection
- Physically inspect the facility to verify that all applicable tanks, prevention methods, and control measures match those listed in the SPCC.
- Verify the following:
- The physical condition of the tanks and containment structures.
- Only qualified facilities utilize the Tiered SPCC option.
- Inspections and maintenance are being conducted.
- Monitoring system is operational and is being maintained.
- Training is conducted annually.