Aboveground home heating oil tanks are primarily regulated by the state of maine oil and solid fuel board.
Used oil tank regulations.
Count it just like any other oil.
Standards for the management of used oil.
Used oil counts towards your total volume for spcc threshold applicability.
All aboveground and underground used oil tanks regardless of capacity are subject to the standards of new york state s petroleum bulk storage regulations in part 613 link leaves dec s website including registration of all used oil tanks monthly visual inspection of aboveground tanks and standards for new tank installations.
The environmental protection agency epa allows used oil to qualify for a hazardous waste exemption if the oil is destined for a legitimate form of recycling and stored in appropriate tanks or containers that comply with the requirements of 40 cfr 264 or 265 40 cfr 279 22 a.
For more information regarding specific rules pertaining to residential heating oil tanks please contact the oil and solid fuel board at 207 624 8608.
Tanks and containers used to store used oil must be in good condition no severe rusting apparent structural defects or deterioration and not leaking.
If it truly is waste oil that s fine but don t mislabel a tank or drum of used oil.
Used oil filter management and recycling 30 tac chapter 328 subchapter d texas health and safety code chapter 371 subchapter a title 40 code of federal regulations part 279.
The recommendations contained herein are considered standard industry practice for tanks constructed to nfpa 31 standard for the installation of oil burning equipment in the united states tank installations must also comply with the national building and fire codes and any local codes that may apply.
If an underground tank is used you must comply with 35 ill.
Fire and safety regulations if your tank is connected to a boiler.
Used oil burners are subject to all applicable spill prevention control and countermeasures 40 cfr part 112 in addition to the requirements of this subpart used oil burners 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.
August 20 1998 rcra online.
Domestic oil storage tank an oil storage tank is considered to be for domestic use if it holds less than 3500 litres supports a single family dwelling i e.
A house not a block of flats and the oil is used for heating and or cooking purposes.
Depending on the oil storage facility size and set up additional rules and.
Guidelines for the installation of above ground residential oil tanks.
