OCA Technical Resources & Reference Library
The Oil Containment Association maintains a comprehensive technical resource library available to members. The library includes OCA technical standards, regulatory guidance documents, best practice guides, case studies, webinar recordings, and research publications. Below is a selection of our most-accessed resources.
Featured Free Resources
SPCC Compliance Checklist (2026 Edition)
A comprehensive self-audit checklist covering all aspects of SPCC plan compliance, updated to reflect the EPA’s January 2026 guidance memorandum. Suitable for both Qualified Facilities (Tier I and II) and full SPCC facilities. Download the PDF from our library.
Secondary Containment Sizing Calculator
An Excel-based tool for calculating required secondary containment volumes, accounting for container sizes, rainwater accumulation factors, and precipitation data for your geographic region. Includes worksheets for foam berm, dike, and liner containment systems.
OCA Technical Bulletin – Polyurea Standards Update (Spring 2026)
Summarizes recent updates to OCA standard 2024-P covering polyurea coating performance requirements. Includes comparison with ASTM C-190, ISO 4649, and ASTM D624 test protocols.
Inspection Frequency Guide for Containment Systems
Provides recommended inspection schedules and documentation requirements for foam berm systems, hard-wall containment, liner systems, and modular steel containment. Cross-referenced with EPA and OSHA inspection requirements.
OCA Technical Standards (Current Editions)
- OCA Standard 2024-P: Polyurea Coating Performance Standards for Oil Containment Applications (Updated Q1 2026)
- OCA Standard 2023-F: Foam Core Material Specifications for Portable Containment Berms
- OCA Standard 2023-L: Geomembrane Liner Performance Standards for Secondary Containment
- OCA Standard 2022-S: Inspection and Maintenance Standards for Oil Containment Systems
- OCA Standard 2021-T: Training Requirements for Oil Containment Personnel
- OCA Standard 2020-C: Containment Design Standards for Cold Climate Applications
Regulatory Reference Documents
- EPA 40 CFR Part 112 – SPCC Rule (Current Text)
- EPA January 2026 SPCC Guidance Memorandum
- EPA SPCC Guidance for Regional Inspectors
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 – HAZWOPER (Current Text)
- DOT 49 CFR Parts 130 & 194 – Oil Spill Response Plans
- State-by-State Secondary Containment Requirements Summary
Member-Only Resources
OCA members have access to our full library of 340+ documents, including:
- Complete OCA Journal archives (2010–present)
- All recorded webinar sessions
- Case study library (120+ documented containment projects)
- SPCC Plan template documents (Tier I and Tier II)
- Material Safety Data Sheets for common containment products
- Contractor qualification checklist templates
- Emergency response plan templates
Access the Full Library
OCA members can access the complete technical library through the Member Portal. To become a member and access all resources, visit our Membership page or contact membership@oilcontainment.org.