Used oil - Tennessee

Tennessee state requirements regarding used oil management include some regulatory information beyond the federal requirements. A summary of the additional requirements includes the following:

• Used oil marketers, processors/re-refiners, and/or haulers/transporters must notify the Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) in writing within 30 days after changes in operational status (e.g., becoming inactive, or changes affecting certification, etc.).
• Used oil transporters who transport:
  • Quantities of used oil in excess of 55 gallons of used oil at any given time; or
  • Who transports more than 1,000 gallons of used oil in a calendar year, must meet the certification requirements of 0400-12-01-.11(5)(a)(v) in order to transport used oil in the state of Tennessee. Certification of compliance with 0400-12-01-.11(5)(a)(v) must be demonstrated prior to commencement of used oil transportation activities by the transporter, as well as annually, as part of the used oil transporter's annual report.
• Used oil processors/re-refiners and/or hauler/transporters must prepare and submit a single copy of an annual report to the Commissioner by March 1 of each year.