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Oil storage regulations

These regulations require anyone in England who stores more than 200 litres of oil to provide more secure containment facilities for tanks, drums and mobile bowsers to prevent oil escaping into the environment.

This section contains questions and answers on the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001.

Remember that other regulations and standards apply to the storage of oil and these aren't enforced by us.

It is your responsibility to make sure that your oil storage facilities comply with all relevant legislation.