Who Should Attend:
Employees with environmental responsibilities, including supervisors and managers that oversee environmental programs and employees that develop, implement, or manage oil spill prevention plans. All facilities, including substations, that use or store over 1,320 gallons of oil and where a spill could impact surface water must have an SPCC plan for that facility. Utilities subject to the rule must develop comprehensive plans, install oil spill containment, and prepare oil spill response procedures in accordance with 40 CFR 112.
Related Events:
Environmental Task Force Meeting Field Trip, Sept. 14, 2026
Environmental Task Force Meeting, Sept. 15, 2026
HAZWOPER 8-Hour First Responder Awareness, Operations, and Refresher Training for Utility Personnel, Sept. 16, 2026
Overview:
Designed for electric utilities as part of NWPPA's Environmental Series, this eight-hour course offers a detailed review of the Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules, strategies for developing plans, and a review of existing plans. This class includes significant time for discussion of your plans and questions.
Information provided in the course will focus on the federal requirements for SPCC plans and review Environmental Protection Agency guidance for SPCC inspectors. You will receive course materials that include an overview of the regulation, access to additional resources, and steps to ensure compliance. You will also receive plan templates and links to valuable online information. Please bring a copy of your current plan(s) or plan-specific questions to discuss.
Objectives:
- Review SPCC applicability and requirements, including Tier 1, Tier 2, and engineered plans.
- Identify covered facilities.
- Review plan components.
- Learn how to create compliant plans.
- Learn how to provide annually required training.
- Learn about resources to aid in your compliance efforts.
Instructors:
Russell Post, Terraphase Engineering
John Hildenbrand, Terraphase Engineering
Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Mountain Time and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Location:
Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown
200 S. Pattee St.
Missoula, MT 59802
Room rate: $219
Contact Holiday Inn Reservations at 406-721-8550 and ask for the NWPPA discount to receive the group rate.
Alaska Airlines Discount Code: We are excited to partner with Alaska Airlines to offer a discount on your travel to this event when you book through www.alaskaair.com. Please contact Melissa at melissa@nwppa.org to receive the exclusive code.
Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 8/1/2026): $580
Utility Member Standard: $680
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 8/1/2026): $870
Associate Member Standard: $970
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 8/1/2026): $1,160
Non-Member Standard: $1,260
Canadian utility members, please contact registration@nwppa.org for pricing and to register.
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policy:
For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 6 continuing hours. Certificates are available online upon full completion of the course.