What is the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA)?
Any facility with an aggregate storage capacity of 1,320 gallons of petroleum or greater must prepare and implement a Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Contol (SPCC) Plan in accordance with federal law, 40 CFR 112. Tank facilities with one or more tanks in underground areas with a shell capacity of 55 gallons or more, regardless of the 1,320 gallon petroleum storage capacity, must prepare an SPCC Plan. For a full list of exemptions, requirements, and applicability, visit the Office of the State Fire Marshall website or refer to the “Legal” column.