In December, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Requirements Rule Amendments. The amendments become effective on February 3, 2009.

These new rules apply to superintendents due to exemptions for hot mix asphalt, pesticide application and equipment and related mix containers, and residential heating oil containers.

For more information go to www.blr.com/product.cfm/product/17105160/source/PRS/effort/133.