Used oil - Texas

Texas 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 collection centers must follow the notification and annual reporting requirements at 324.7.
• Transporters must register their used oil activities if they have not previously registered their specific used oil activities with the commission and the EPA. Transporters must register, through the commission, using EPA Form 8700-12 and a commission form. Mail registration forms to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Used Oil Recycling Program.
• Processors and re-refiners must register their used oil activities if they have not previously registered their specific used oil activities with the commission and the EPA. Processors and re-refiners must register, through the commission, using the EPA Form 8700-12 and a commission form. Mail registration forms to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Used Oil Recycling Program.
• Each processor and re-refiner facility must prepare an analysis plan.
• Each processor and re-refiner facility must submit a biennial report. The biennial report required by 40 CFR 279.57(b) covering each odd numbered year must be provided to the commission by December 1 of the odd numbered year if all used oil operations have been completed for that year. If not, the report must be submitted by January 25 of the following even-numbered year. The information must be entered on a commission form. Mail the report to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Used Oil Recycling Program.
• Burners must register their used oil activities if they have not previously registered their specific used oil activities with the commission and the EPA. Burners must register, through the commission, using the EPA Form 8700-12 and a commission form. Mail registration forms to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Used Oil Recycling Program.