August 8, 2011 - EarthFax Develops Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan for a Major University

EarthFax Engineering, Inc. (“EarthFax”) recently completed preparation of a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (“Plan”) for a major university located in northern Utah. The Plan was written to comply with Federal regulations promulgated to prevent discharges of oil to navigable waters of the United States and adjoining shorelines.

EarthFax evaluated over 200 oil storage locations at the university to assess the reasonable potential for equipment failure at each site; to determine whether secondary containment was adequate; and to assess the direction, rate of flow, and the quantity of oil that could be released in the event of equipment failure. Additionally, EarthFax conducted a substantial harm determination in accordance with regulatory requirements to evaluate whether a Facility Response Plan would be required.

Project work included visiting and developing written summaries for each site, conducting interviews with maintenance personnel, and writing a Plan that is compliant with regulatory requirements. Inspection forms, training guidelines, and inspection protocols were included in the Plan to allow campus personnel to maintain it. Organization of the Plan was designed to be readily useable by response personnel, risk management personnel, and maintenance personnel. Work for this project was completed in a little over two months.

EarthFax Engineering, Inc. is a consulting engineering firm that was founded in 1982, with offices in Midvale, Utah. The firm provides services in the areas of civil engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, geology, land reclamation, and environmental planning. Additional information regarding EarthFax can be found at www.earthfax.com.