Last week, the Environmental Daily Advisor discussed RCRA contingency plans, oils under SPCC regulations, and recent EPA enforcement actions.
Here’s the Environmental Daily Advisor week in review.

RCRA Contingency Plans for Generators--Contingency plan is the term used by RCRA to describe a particular RCRA-required document that sets out how treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) and certain generators of hazardous waste will respond to an emergency at their facilities.

You Have to Write an Integrated Contingency Plan? Here are some tips.--How can you demonstrate compliance with RCRA contingency plan requirements?

Which Oils Are Covered under SPCC Regulations?--Oils are generally broken down into two main groups--petroleum and nonpetroleum types. Petroleum products are more toxic and tend to be more harmful to the environment and human health. However, nonpetroleum oils can also damage the environment if they are discharged in large quantities.

What!! I Need an SPCC Plan for Corn Oil?--Yesterday we talked to you about the types of petroleum oils that fall under SPCC requirements. But, nonpetroleum oils are regulated too.

Energy Company Fined for Lack of SPCC Inspections – November Enforcement Summary--Lead, stormwater, SPCC, and pesticide violations were on EPA’s radar this month. Here’s a summary of where EPA inspectors have been and what they’ve been up to around the country.