UltraTech Spill Containment

UltraTech represents the highest quality in compliance products for spill containment, storm water management, facility protection, and construction.

The Spill Containment product line is the most extensive in the world. Using molded polyethylene, polyurethane and polymer-coated fabrics as the primary materials of choice, these “secondary containment” products are engineered to capture hazardous material spills from a wide variety of vessels, including laboratory bottles, drums, IBC tanks, stationary tanks, machinery, tanker trucks and rail cars.

The Stormwater Management product line features an array of products designed to filter contaminants (i.e. sediment, oil and chemicals) from storm water runoff, stop hazardous spills from entering storm drains and to protect drums and tanks from outdoor elements.

The Facility Protection product line is comprised of many practical products that are designed to protect facility structures and grounds. Various items protect walls, I-beams, etc., against physical damage while others protect against damage caused by uncontrolled fluid flow including water, chemicals and oil. The product line helps reduce maintenance costs while enhancing the appearance of a facility overall.

The Construction Compliance product line consists of a complete line of erosion control, stormwater management and spill containment products. The products are user-friendly and cost-effective, and allow a general contractor or site developer to “one stop shop” their needs.

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Act

Intent:

Driven by the EPA’s Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as amended by the Clean Water Act), this ruling is designed to prevent discharges of oil and oil-related materials from reaching navigable waters and adjoining shorelines.

Regulated Materials:

Animal oils, fats and greases (including oils from fish or marine mammals), asphalt, aviation gasoline, bunker fuel, crude oil, cutting oil/machine coolants, dielectric fluid, diesel fuel, heating oil, gasoline, greases, hydraulic oil, jet fuel, lubricating oil, mineral spirits, motor oil, naptha, natural gas condensate, oil refuse, oily wastes (other than oil mixed with dredged soil), stoddard solvent, synthetic oils, tall oil, turpentine, residual fuels, used oil, vegetable oils (including oils from nuts, seeds, fruits and kernels). These materials are hereafter referred to as “oil” in this document.

Who must comply?

• Facilities with total, above-ground, oil storage capacity (not actual gallons on site) of greater than 1,320 gallons.
• Storage containers that are 55-gallons and greater are used to calculate total capacity.
• Facilities with below-ground storage capacity of greater than 42,000 gallons.
• Facilities that meet such criteria must develop and implement a written SPCC Plan.

Certain facility types, i.e., convenience stores, are exempt. In addition, the EPA has extended compliance dates for four (4) problem areas:

• qualified, oil-filled operational equipment
• motive power containers
• mobile refuelers
• animal fats & vegetable oils at onshore & offshore oil production, drilling facilities.

Partial List of Industries Requiring a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

• Paper
• Chemical
• Petroleum
• Metals
• Transportation
• Food
• Textiles
• Plastics
• Wood
• Cosmetics
• Paint
• Fertilizers
• Building Products
• Minerals
• Marine

What are the basics of an SPCC Plan?

The SPCC Plan must address all relevant spill prevention, control and countermeasures necessary to minimize the potential for oil discharge. One requirement is to provide appropriate containment and/or diversionary structures, i.e. dikes, berms or retaining walls, to prevent a discharge. A means of secondary containment sufficient to contain the capacity of the largest single compartment or container is mandated. Products that seal drains or divert spills from drains, as well as sorbents, are considered “control” or “countermeasure.”

Free Freight applies only on Ultratech Products Weighing Less Than 35 Pounds