40 CFR § 113.4 Liability Limits for Small Onshore Storage Facilities

§ 113.4 Size classes and associated liability limits for fixed onshore oil storage facilities, 1,000 barrels or less capacity.

Current through Aug 22, 2025 · Read all of Part 113

Unless the United States can show that oil was discharged as a result of willful negligence or willful misconduct within the privity and knowledge of the owner or operator, the following limits of liability are established for fixed onshore facilities in the classes specified:

(a) Aboveground storage.

Size classCapacity (barrels)Limit (dollars)
IUp to 104,000
II11 to 17060,000
III171 to 500150,000
IV501 to 1,000200,000

(b) Belowground storage.

Size classCapacity (barrels)Limit (dollars)
IUp to 105,200
II11 to 17078,000
III171 to 500195,000
IV501 to 1,000260,000

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