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Objective and Scope
The KSC Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (KSC-PLN-1919) outlines
the criteria established by Kennedy Space Center to prevent, respond to, control,
and report spills of oil. Various types and quantities of oil are stored, transported,
and handled to support the operations of KSC. The primary objective of this
SPCC Plan is to serve as a guide for KSC personnel that are responsible for
the prevention, response, control, and reporting of all spills of oil.
The KSC SPCC Plan describes both the facility-wide and site-specific approach
for preventing and addressing spills. The document serves as the primary guidance
for assigning responsibility for the prevention and proper response to spills
of oil and supersedes all SPCC Plan versions previously developed for KSC.
Background and Regulatory Requirements
Oil pollution prevention regulations in 40 CFR 112 require the preparation and
implementation of SPCC Plans for all non-transportation related facilities that
store oil in excess of specific quantities [an aggregate aboveground container
capacity greater than 1,320 gals (only containers greater than or equal to 55
gals are counted), or completely buried storage capacity greater than 42,000
gals] and that have discharged or could reasonably be expected to discharge oil
into navigable waters of the U.S. or its adjoining shorelines. Because KSC stores
more than 1,320 gals of oil above ground and a spill could reach navigable U.
S. water, the facility is subject to the SPCC regulations.
About the Program
The plan contains the following information:
- A general description of the installation as it pertains to spill
prevention, control, and response
- An inventory of the storage, handling, and transfer facilities that
could potentially produce a significant spill of oil
- Roles and responsibilities for spill detection and prevention for
all organizations that use or store oil
- Roles and responsibilities for personnel and organizations involved
in coordinating and participating in the response to spills of oil
- Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) training requirements
for oil handling personnel
- Reporting procedures and recordkeeping requirements for spills
In conjunction with the facility-wide SPCC Plan, site-specific SPCC Plans were
developed for each individual building or area at KSC where oil is stored or
used in containers or processing equipment equal to or greater than 55 gallons
(gals).
The site-specific plans are located in Appendices B-1 through B-8 of the SPCC
Plan and contain the following information:
- An inventory of oil that is located at storage, handling, and transfer
facilities
- A detailed description of countermeasures and equipment available
for diversion and containment of spills for each facility listed in the inventory
- Site-specific requirements for spill prevention, response, and control
A full copy of the SPCC Plan is maintained at the NASA Environmental Program
Branch (EPB) and is available to the Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Regional Administrator for on-site review during normal working hours.
If you need further assistance, please contact Denise De La Pascua 321.867.1599. |
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