EPA proposes SPCC compliance deadline move to 2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently amended the date by which farms must prepare or amend and implement their Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, to May 10, 2013. If the EPA receives no adverse comment by Nov. 2, 2011, the rule will become effective on Nov. 7. An overwhelm-
ing segment of the continental United States was affected by flooding during the spring and summer of 2011. Other areas were impacted by devastating fires. Many counties in several states were declared disaster areas by either the federal or state government or both. As a result, the EPA believes that, because of their unique nature, farms were disproportionately affected and need additional time to prepare and implement a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan. The amendment does not remove the regulatory requirement for owners or
operators of farms in operation before Aug. 16, 2002, to maintain and continue implementing an SPCC Plan in accordance with the SPCC regulations then in effect. Such farms continue to be required to maintain plans during the interim until the applicable compliance date for amending and implementing the amended plans. Finally, the amendment does not relieve farms from the liability of any oil spills that occur. For questions about the SPCC’s new deadline, call the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Field Services division at (405) 523-2307 or the Public Policy division at (405) 530-2681.
OFB Annual Meeting Schedule of Events Friday, Nov. 11 8 – 9 a.m...................................... Credentials Committee Breakfast 8 – 8:30 a.m........................................ Discussion Meet Orientation 9 a.m. – 5 p.m................................................................ Registration 9 – 9:45 a.m............................................ Discussion Meet, Round 1 10 a.m. – 7 p.m......................................Trade Show/Silent Auction 10 – 11:30 a.m...............................Commodity Committee Reports 10 – 10:45 a.m........................................ Discussion Meet, Round 2 11 – 11:45 a.m........................................ Discussion Meet, Round 3 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.....................State Board Meeting/Lucheon 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m............................................ Farm Bill Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m..........................FBW Conference/Luncheon 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.......................................... Discussion Meet Finals 1:30 – 4 p.m............................................................Opening Session Music: Mikayla Jo Balderas, Tipton FFA Welcome: Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb Speaker: Gary England Awards: County Awards, YF&R Discussion Meet Winner, YF&R County Event, YF&R Charles Roff, Secretary of the Year Award, Journalist of the Year Award *Adjourn to trade show area for door prizes 4 – 7 p.m..................................Trade Show Open House Reception 5 – 7 p.m.................................... Ag Leadership Reception (OALP) Evening on Your Own in OKC Saturday, Nov. 12 7 – 8 a.m...................................................... Credentials Committee 7:30 – 8:30 a.m................... Financial Review Committee Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 a.m............................ Resolutions Committee Breakfast 8 a.m. – 5 p.m........Trade Show/Silent Auction (auction closes at 7) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m................................................................ Registration 8:45 – 9:30 a.m............................ OFBMIC Policyholders Meeting 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.............................................. General Session Music: Haley Berry, Cordell FFA Credentials report to delegate body, Election of AFBF Delegates, Resolution Session *Adjourn to trade show area for door prizes *12:00 p.m............................................Credentials Desk Closes
Saturday, Nov. 12 (continued) 12 – 1:30 p.m................................ Credentials Committee Meeting 12:30 – 1:30 p.m...................................... YF&R Caucus Luncheon 12:30 – 1:30 p.m................................. FBW Gavel Club Luncheon 1:30 – 2 p.m..........................................................District Caucuses 2:15 – 4 p.m............................................................ General Session Music: Zach Ray, Blanchard FFA Presidential Address, Minutes, Financial Review Committee Report, Credentials Report, District Caucus Reports, FBW & YF&R Incoming/Outgoing, Presidential Election, AFBF Delegate Announcement, 2011 OK AgFund Report, Resolution Session *2:30 is the latest to bring back resolutions *Adjourn to trade show area for door prizes 5:30 – 6:30 p.m...................................................AgFund Reception 7 – 7:45 p.m.......................................................................... Dinner 7:45 – 9:30 p.m..........................Awards Program & Entertainment Emcee: Ron Hays Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Farm Family Video Presentation (during dinner), Farm Family Announcement, Excellence in Ag, YF&R Lifetime Legacy Award, Lewis Munn Award, John I. Taylor Award, YF&R Achievement Award, live auction Entertainment: Joe Diffie Sunday, Nov. 13 7:30 – 9 a.m.........................................County Presidents Breakfast Speaker: Eddie D. Wilcoxen 7:30 – 9 a.m...........................................FBW Chairmans Breakfast 7:30 – 9 a.m........................................ Breakfast of CHAMPIONS Speakers: Glenn Coffee, Secretary of State Dr. Drew Kershen, OU College of Law 9:15 – 11:30 a.m................................. Vespers & Memorial Session Music: Toby Baldwin, Cade Baldwin, David & Angela Leu and Sharon Rue Speaker: U.S. Congressman James Lankford Memorial Service 11:30 – 2 p.m......................................... FBW Committee Meeting
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