S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-107.279.E.45

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-107.279.E.45 - Used Oil Storage at Transfer Facilities

a. This section applies to used oil transfer facilities. Used oil transfer facilities are transportation related facilities including loading docks, parking areas, storage areas, and other areas where shipments of used oil are held for more than twenty-four (24) hours during the normal course of transportation and not longer than thirty-five (35) days. Transfer facilities that store used oil for more than thirty-five (35) days are subject to regulation under Subpart F of this regulation.

b. Owners or operators of used oil transfer facilities may not store used oil in units other than tanks, containers, or units subject to regulation under R.61-79.264 or 265.

c. Containers and aboveground tanks used to store used oil at transfer 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.

d. Containers and tanks used to store used oil at transfer facilities must be equipped with a secondary containment system capable of retaining the volumetric contents of the largest tank or container.

(1) The secondary containment system must consist of, at a minimum:

(a) Dikes, berms or retaining walls; and

(b) A floor. The floor must cover the entire area within the dikes, berms, or retaining walls.

(c) An equivalent secondary containment system approved by the Department.

(2) The entire containment system, including walls and floor, must be sufficiently impervious to used oil to prevent any used oil released into the containment system from migrating out of the system to the soil, groundwater, or surface water.

e. Existing aboveground tanks used to store used oil at transfer facilities must be equipped with a secondary containment system capable of retaining the volumetric contents of the largest tank.

(1) The secondary containment system must consist of, at a minimum:

(a) Dikes, berms or retaining walls; and

(b) A floor. The floor must cover the entire area within the dike, berm, or retaining wall except areas where existing portions of the tank meet the ground; or

(c) An equivalent secondary containment system approved by the Department.

f. New aboveground tanks used to store used oil at transfer facilities must be equipped with a secondary containment system capable of retaining the volumetric contents of the largest tank.

(1) The secondary containment system must consist of, at a minimum:

(a) Dikes, berms or retaining walls; and

(b) A floor. The floor must cover the entire area within the dike, berm, or retaining wall; or

(c) An equivalent secondary containment system approved by the Department.

g. Labeling.

(1) Containers and aboveground tanks used to store used oil at transfer 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 transfer facilities must be labeled or marked clearly with the words "Used Oil."

h. Upon detection of a release of used oil to the environment not subject to the requirements of R.61-92.280 Subpart F, the owner/operator of a transfer facility 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, repair or replace any leaking used oil storage containers or tanks prior to returning them to service.

(5) Further assessment and remediation, if necessary, shall be directed by the Department.

i. Used oil transporters 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.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-107.279.E.45

Added by State Register Volume 19, Issue No. 7, eff July 28, 1995; State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016.