EPA SPCC Compliance

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

EPA SPCC Compliance: a 105-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 2 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 40 CFR (100%) of this exam's citations.

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2

full papers, no repeats

50

questions per paper

105

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Applicability and Thresholds15%
Bulk Storage Containers and Secondary Containment14%
Definitions8%
Facility Drainage6%
General SPCC Plan Requirements15%
Plan Amendment and Periodic Review8%
Plan Preparation and Certification12%
Qualified Facility Tier I/Tier II Self-Certification12%
Transfer Operations and Piping10%

5 real sample questions

What is the aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity threshold, under 40 CFR 112.1(b), above which a facility may be subject to the SPCC rule (assuming the discharge-to-navigable-waters test is also met)?

A. >1,320 U.S. gallons

B. >660 U.S. gallons

C. >2,500 U.S. gallons

D. >5,000 U.S. gallons

Source: 40 CFR 112.1

Under 40 CFR 112.1(b), what completely buried oil storage capacity triggers potential SPCC applicability?

A. >42,000 U.S. gallons

B. >1,320 U.S. gallons

C. >21,000 U.S. gallons

D. >100,000 U.S. gallons

Source: 40 CFR 112.1

Under 40 CFR 112.1(d)(5), containers below what capacity are excluded from the aggregate storage capacity calculation used to determine SPCC applicability?

A. 55 U.S. gallons

B. 110 U.S. gallons

C. 275 U.S. gallons

D. 1,320 U.S. gallons

Source: 40 CFR 112.1(d)(5)

For SPCC applicability determinations under 40 CFR 112.1, aggregate storage capacity is based on:

A. The shell (nameplate) capacity of each regulated container, regardless of how much oil is actually on hand

B. The average daily oil inventory over the prior calendar year

C. The maximum oil volume ever recorded in EPA inspection records

D. The container capacity after subtracting any permanently installed dike volume

Source: 40 CFR 112.1(b)

A facility's oil storage capacity exceeds the aggregate aboveground threshold in 40 CFR 112.1(b). What second condition must also be met for the facility to be subject to the SPCC rule?

A. Due to its location, the facility could reasonably be expected to discharge oil in harmful quantities into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines

B. The facility must be inspected by EPA within the same calendar year

C. The facility must have received a Notice of Violation under the Clean Water Act

D. The facility must be located within 500 feet of a state-designated wetland

Source: 40 CFR 112.1(b)

Real-world data for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA SPCC Compliance practice test?

105 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the EPA SPCC Compliance test cover?

9 domains, with the heaviest weight on Applicability and Thresholds (15%), General SPCC Plan Requirements (15%), and Bulk Storage Containers and Secondary Containment (14%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA SPCC Compliance questions come from?

Primarily 40 CFR (100%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for EPA SPCC Compliance?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.