South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-107 - Solid Waste Management
Subchapter 61-107.279 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: USED OIL
Subpart C - STANDARDS FOR USED OIL GENERATORS
Section 61-107.279.C.22 - Used Oil Storage

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-107.279.C.22

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

a. Used oil generators shall not store used oil in units other than tanks, containers, or units subject to regulation under R.61-79.264 or 265.

b. 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).

(3) Closed to prevent spillage or contamination from precipitation.

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. Upon detection of a release of used oil to the environment not subject to the requirements of the Underground Storage Tank Control RegulationsR.61-92 Part 280 Subpart F which has occurred in South Carolina, 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 to prevent future releases, repair or replace any leaking used oil storage containers or tanks prior to returning them to service.

e. 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 R.61-92.280 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.

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