Preparation of an SPPP helps permittees in identifying potential sources of pollution and in establishing best management practices to minimize and/or eliminate the exposure of these pollutant sources.

The SPPP is a document that your facility must prepare, maintain and sign. The information should include how your facility will addres the following BMPs:

• Inbound Vehicle Inspection Area
• Vehicle Fluid Draining & Dismantling Area
• Vehicle Parts Storage Area
• Parts Cleaning/Solvent Degreasing
• Fluid Storage Area
• Processed Vehicle Storage Area
• Operable Vehicle Storage Area
• Facility Hydraulic Equipment
• Spill Prevention and Response
• Site Stabilization and Dust Control

The SPPP shall also include the following:

• Process Line Diagram
• Site Map
• Inventory of Source Materials
• Identification of an SPPP Team
• Inspections
• Annual Report
• Annual Certification

Picture above is an example of  a visible sheen.

A sample template for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Form can be located and used for your facility by clicking this link: SPPP Form .

Your SPPP must document your facility’s methods of cleaning this visible sheen. An example of a cleaning method includes an absorbant such as kitty litter.