The aim of the Regulations is to require everybody in custody or control of oil to carry out certain works and take the necessary precautions in order to prevent the pollution of controlled waters.

They apply where more than 200 litres of oil is stored above ground at industrial, commercial or institutional sites.  They do not apply to waste oil.

Certain requirements for the storage of oil are established.

Oil must be stored in a container which will not leak or burst.  In addition, the container must be bunded and the bund must:

• have a capacity of no...

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