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Used oil: Disposal options, management practices and potential liability

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OSTI ID:7017443
Of more than everyday concern, are the enormous risks of liability and litigation that are generated when used oil is not disposed of properly. This book can help businesses of all sizes minimize the risks, regardless of the quantity of used oil they generate, by providing guidance on how to manage used oils so that it enters the used oil management system properly and is recycled in accordance with EPA regulations. The authors provide coverage of the precautions generators should take, and the recommended used oil management practice; the federal law and policies; the necessary steps to assure regulatory compliance (including underground storage tank requirements); the disposal options of recycling and re-refining; how and why you should investigate your recycler; what your contact with your recycler must cover, your potential liability under Superfund and the crucial insurance coverage issues - and much more.
OSTI ID:
7017443
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English