Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management
Chapter NR 679 - Used Oil Management Standards
Subchapter C - Standards for Used Oil Generators
Section NR 679.22 - Used oil storage

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 679.22

Current through August 26, 2024

Used oil generators are subject to all applicable spill prevention, control and countermeasures ( 40 CFR part 112) requirements in addition to this subchapter. Used oil generators are also subject to the underground storage tank (ch. ATCP 93) requirements for used oil stored in underground tanks, whether or not the used oil exhibits any hazardous waste characteristics, in addition to this subchapter.

(1) STORAGE UNITS. Used oil generators may not store used oil in units other than tanks, containers or units regulated under ch. NR 664 or 665.

(2) CONDITION OF UNITS. Containers and above ground tanks used to store used oil at generator facilities shall be all of the following:

(a) In good condition (no severe rusting, apparent structural defects or deterioration).

(b) Not leaking (no visible leaks).

(3) LABELS.

(a) Containers and above ground tanks used to store used oil at generator facilities shall be labeled or marked clearly with the words "Used Oil".

(b) Fill pipes used to transfer used oil into underground storage tanks at generator facilities shall be labeled or marked clearly with the words "Used Oil".

(4) RESPONSE TO RELEASES. Upon detection of a release of used oil to the environment, a generator shall perform all of the following cleanup steps:

(a) Stop the release.

(b) Contain the released used oil.

(c) Clean up and properly manage the released used oil and other materials.

(d) If necessary, repair or replace any leaking used oil storage containers or tanks prior to returning them to service.

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