[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 26]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR279.22]



[Page 484]

 

                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

 

         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 279_STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF USED OIL--Table of Contents

 

               Subpart C_Standards for Used Oil Generators

 

Sec.  279.22  Used oil storage.



    Used oil generators are subject to all applicable Spill Prevention, 

Control and Countermeasures (40 CFR part 112) in addition to the 

requirements of this Subpart. Used oil generators are also subject to 

the Underground Storage Tank (40 CFR part 280) standards for used oil 

stored in underground tanks whether or not the used oil exhibits any 

characteristics of hazardous waste, in addition to the requirements of 

this subpart.

    (a) Storage units. Used oil generators shall not store used oil in 

units other than tanks, containers, or units subject to regulation under 

parts 264 or 265 of this chapter.

    (b) Condition of units. Containers and aboveground tanks used to 

store used oil at generator facilities must be:

    (1) In good condition (no severe rusting, apparent structural 

defects or deterioration); and

    (2) Not leaking (no visible leaks).

    (c) Labels. (1) Containers and aboveground tanks used to store used 

oil at generator facilities must be labeled or marked clearly with the 

words ``Used Oil.''

    (2) Fill pipes used to transfer used oil into underground storage 

tanks at generator facilities must be labeled or marked clearly with the 

words ``Used Oil.''

    (d) Response to releases. Upon detection of a release of used oil to 

the environment that is not subject to the requirements of part 280, 

subpart F of this chapter and which has occurred after the effective 

date of the recycled used oil management program in effect in the State 

in which the release is located, a generator must perform the following 

cleanup steps:

    (1) Stop the release;

    (2) Contain the released used oil;

    (3) Clean up and manage properly the released used oil and other 

materials; and

    (4) If necessary, repair or replace any leaking used oil storage 

containers or tanks prior to returning them to service.



[57 FR 41612, Sept. 10, 1992, as amended at 58 FR 26425, May 3, 1993; 63 

FR 24969, May 6, 1998]