The Environmental Protection Agency’s Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations (40 CFR Part 112) require facilities that store oil and other hazardous materials over certain quantities to maintain a program to prevent and mitigate spills. Additionally, the Rhode Island Department of Environment Management (RIDEM) has similar regulatory requirements under its Oil Pollution Control Regulations. 

Brown University’s program and procedures are described in our SPCC Plan. The SPCC Plan establishes preparedness, prevention, planning, spill response, and spill notification procedures as set forth in state and federal regulations.

To report new oil-containing equipment being installed on campus or removed from campus, contact the Brown University Environmental Compliance Officer.

To report an oil spill or release on the Brown University campus, contact the Brown Department of Public Safety at 401-863-4111.