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A single storage tank failure can turn a routine operating day into an environmental incident, a regulatory investigation, and a six-figure cleanup bill, sometimes within hours. That's not a worst-case exaggeration. It's exactly the scenario secondary containment exists…
Read the articleThe Oil Containment Association (OCA) is pleased to announce the schedule for our Q2 2026 Member Meetings. These quarterly gatherings bring together industry professionals,…
EPA enforcement activities related to oil containment and SPCC compliance have intensified in recent years, with 2025 seeing a 23% increase in SPCC-related enforcement…
Mark your calendars: the Oil Containment Association's Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held September 15-17, 2026 at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas.…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released updated guidance documents in early 2026 affecting secondary containment requirements under 40 CFR Part 112 (SPCC Rule). This…
The Oil Containment Association Research Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 Research Grant Program. The Foundation will award up to…
We are proud to highlight one of our long-standing OCA members, Cascade Energy Services, whose innovative approach to foam berm deployment at their Permian…
A field procedure for deploying a drive-over foam containment berm: pad preparation, orientation to the drive path, corner seating, ballast, the pre-shift walk, and…
The Oil Containment Association is proud to announce that 47 new organizations joined our membership in January 2026, bringing our total membership to 1,847…
The OCA Technical Committee held its Winter 2026 meeting on January 23rd in Denver, Colorado, with 34 committee members present and an additional 28…
We sat down with Rebecca Osei, founder and CEO of EcoSeal Environmental Services, an OCA member firm that has grown from a two-person startup…
If you operate a facility that stores oil aboveground in containers of 55 gallons or more, and your total storage capacity exceeds 1,320 gallons,…
Everything a facility operator needs to determine whether 40 CFR Part 112 applies, which tier they fall into, what the plan must contain, and…
The Oil Containment Association Board of Directors held its annual reorganization meeting on January 8, 2026, electing officers to serve through December 2026. The…
Choosing the right liner material for your secondary containment system is a critical decision that affects long-term performance, regulatory compliance, and total cost of…
As winter settles across the northern United States and Canada, oil containment operators face unique challenges that require specific preparation and equipment considerations. This…
Electric utility operators and renewable energy facility managers are increasingly subject to secondary containment requirements for transformer oil. This article covers the regulatory framework,…
After reviewing hundreds of SPCC plans through our compliance assistance program, the OCA has identified the five most common errors that lead to plan…
Containing oil is a part of handling risks and ensuring safety in industries dealing with oil and other hazardous substances. Effective containment plays a…
Oil containment is crucial for preventing environmental contamination and ensuring safety. Different application types are used to manage and contain oil spills effectively. These…
Oil containment is crucial for environmental protection and safety. Various regulations govern how oil must be contained to prevent spills and contamination. These restrictions…
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