Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part V - Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Materials
Subpart 1 - Department of Environmental Quality-Hazardous Waste
Chapter 40 - Used Oil
Subchapter B - Standards for Use Oil Generators
Section V-4013 - Used Oil Storage

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-4013

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Used oil generators are subject to all applicable Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures ( 40 CFR Part 112) in addition to the requirements of this Subchapter. Used oil generators are also subject to the Underground Storage Tanks (LAC 33:XI) 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 Subchapter.

B. Storage Units. Used oil generators shall not store used oil in units other than tanks, containers, or units subject to regulation under LAC 33:V.Chapters 10, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, and 43.

C. Condition of Units. Containers and aboveground tanks used to store used oil at generator facilities must:

1. be in good condition (no severe rusting, apparent structural defects or deterioration); and

2. not be leaking (no visible leaks).

D. 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."

E. Response to Releases. Upon detection of a release of used oil to the environment which is not subject to the requirements of LAC 33:XI.715 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 properly manage 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.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2180 et seq.

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