[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 26]
[Revised as of July 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR279.22]

[Page 480]
 
                   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]