Broadcast Newsline: September 9, 2011

EPA's Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) program requires farms and other regulated facilities to prepare a SPCC Plan to prevent oil spills into US waters.

This week's Cotton Newsline is 3 cuts.All cuts are Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council.

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EPA's Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) program requires farms and other regulated facilities to prepare a SPCC Plan to prevent oil spills into US waters. Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council says a SPCC plan must be prepared on or before November 10, 2011.

Suggested Introduction 2
Minnich says the SPCC plans include measures such as using suitable containers, identifying contractors to clean up an oil spill, secondary containment for spills and periodic inspections of pipes and containers.

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Minnich says many farmers will need to have their plan certified by a Professional Engineer.

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