How to Report Spills and Environmental Violations | US EPA
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Where to report spills of toxic materials and violations of environmental laws or regulations.
Emergency Response | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Information for first responders, industry, federal, state and local governments on EPA's role and available resources for response to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological releases, and large-scale national emergencies.
When are You Required to Report an Oil Spill and Hazardous …
WEBJul 10, 2024 · EPA has established requirements to report spills to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. EPA has determined that discharges of oil in quantities that may be harmful to public health or the environment include those that: Violate applicable water quality standards;
TRI Toxics Tracker - US EPA
WEBEPA's Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI), a screening-level tool that uses TRI data along with other information, produces results that provide context and enable relative comparisons of potential health-related impacts from reported toxic chemical waste management activities.
When are You Required to Report an Oil Spill and Hazardous ... - US EPA
WEBOct 7, 2020 · Oil Spills. EPA has established requirements to report spills to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. EPA has determined that discharges of oil in quantities that may be harmful to public health or the environment include those that: Violate applicable water quality standards;
Summary of the Oil Pollution Act | Laws & Regulations - US EPA
WEBJul 28, 2020 · The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 streamlined and strengthened EPA's ability to prevent and respond to catastrophic oil spills. A trust fund financed by a tax on oil is available to clean up spills when the responsible party is incapable or unwilling to do so.
Understanding Oil Spills and Oil Spill Response | US EPA
WEBJan 10, 2018 · It contains chapters that outline and explain oil spills, their potential effects on the environment, how they are cleaned up, and how various agencies prepare for spills before they happen. Details about five oil spills are provided to show different types of spills and the complexities and issues involved in responding to them.
UCGPE24618 - Martin Operating Partnership Crude Oil Pipeline Spill - US EPA
WEBOn July 15, 2024, EPA completed its emergency response activities to Martin Operating Partnership Crude Oil Pipeline Spill. EPA conducted an evaluation of Holmes Creek and Smackover Creek with Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (ADEE-DEQ) and the Responsible Party the morning of June 15.
Oil Spills Research | Land and Waste Management Research - US EPA
WEBSep 8, 2016 · EPA oil spill research includes decades-long monitoring of the impacts of spilled oil. The research includes long-term effects from the 1989 Exxon Valdez incident and technical support in the Deepwater Horizon- BP Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill.
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) for the …
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · The purpose of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule is to help facilities prevent a discharge of oil into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. The SPCC rule requires facilities to develop, maintain, and implement an oil spill prevention plan, called an SPCC Plan.