Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 111 - USED OIL MANAGEMENT
Section 340-111-0020 - Definitions

(a) "Hot Draining" means draining of used oil filters at or near the engine operating temperature and above room temperature (i.e., 60° F.);

(b) "Terne Plating" means a coating of lead and tin applied to certain oil filters;

(c) "Used Oil" means any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic oil that has been used as a lubricant, coolant (non-contact heat transfer fluids), hydraulic fluid or for similar uses and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities. Used oil includes, but is not limited to, used motor oil, gear oil, greases, machine cutting and coolant oils, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids, electrical insulation oils, heat transfer oils and refrigeration oils. Used oil does not include used oil mixed with hazardous waste except as allowed in40 CFR 279.10(b), oil (crude or synthetic) based products used as solvents, antifreeze, wastewaters from which the oil has been recovered, and oil contaminated media or debris;

(d) "Used Oil Mixture" means any mixture of used oil as generated and another waste.