Oil Operations Permit Details


Oil Operations Permit

General Info - Statewide Permit

Any person who stores 10,000 gallons or more of oil intended to be used as a motor fuel, lubricant or fuel source in above ground tanks, or stores 1,000 gallons or more of used oil, who transports oil in or out of Maryland oroperates an oil transfer facility must obtain this permit from the State of Maryland.

Any person who stores LESS than 10,000 gallons of non-edible oil in above ground tanks, LESS than 1,000 gallons of used oil or ANY quantity of edible oil not intended to be used as a motor fuel, lubricant or fuel source is NOT required to apply for this permit. These facilities are still responsible for meeting specific spill reporting, construction and attendance requirements in COMAR 26.10.01. 

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Obtaining the Permit

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Agency/Contact

Permit Issuer - Information

Who issues the permit?

Maryland Department of Environment

Contact Information

Oil Control Program

Tel: (410) 537-3442

Address

Address: 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21230

Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Maryland Department of Environment the legal authority to issue this approval?

STATE: Environment Article - §4-405, Annotated Code of Maryland; COMAR 26.10.01.07.