Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations Plain Language
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1. as industrial boilers Waste derived fuel differs from used oil in that all or most of its impurities have been removed What are the main features of the new regulations e Discharging used oil waste fuel and waste derived fuel into the environment is prohibited This includes but is not limited to disposing of these products into landfills sewers and water bodies Used oil waste fuel and waste derived fuel cannot be used for dust suppression e Unless approved by the Chief Environmental Protection Officer Chief EPO open burning of used oil waste fuel and waste derived fuel is prohibited e Incineration of used oil waste fuel and waste derived fuel such as ina used oil furnace is permitted However it is not permissible to do so in residential areas This restriction is intended to protect public health e Blending incinerating or re processing used oil with a flashpoint of less than 37 7EC is prohibited unless through the use of approved equipment at a registered facility This measure is intended to minimize the risk of fire and explosions e Used oil waste fuel and waste derived fuel must be stored in containers that have been specifically designed for the storage of hydrocarbons The fuel must be stored in a manner that minimizes the risk of spills and further ensures that the container can be periodically inspected for leaks or potential leaks Page 3 of 12 Anyone who wishes to blend incinerate or re p2. be analysed to determine the type and level of contaminants present The only way to be sure that it meets the guidelines is to have it tested If your used oil falls within the criteria in Schedule A and you can demonstrate that it will remain the same from year to year then you may qualify for an exemption from testing This exemption will likely take the form of less frequent sampling and analysis such as once every two or three years How much will it cost to have a sample of oil analysed The total cost to have a sample analysed is approximately 350 Page 11 of 12 Can I mix old fuel oil with my used oil and burn it in my used oil furnace Yes only if the following conditions are met e the used oil meets the criteria outlined in Schedule A but cannot be diluted to meet these criteria e the flashpoint of the resultant mixture will not be lower than 37 7EC This guide was written to provide a plain language version of the regulations If you have any questions or comments on the guide or the regulations please contact the nearest ENR office Page 12 of 12
3. Act the regulations and guidelines If you are not sure of how you are affected by these regulations contact the nearest ENR office for advice and assistance Who has to register with the Chief EPO You must register with the Chief EPO if you intend to e blend re process or incinerate used oil e incinerate waste derived fuel If you run a business that regularly generates used oil or waste fuel and you intend to consign it to another business or individual for disposal you do not need to register under the regulations However you must register with the Chief EPO as a generator of hazardous waste If you consign your wastes to another person or business you must ensure that they handle and dispose of it in a legal and responsible manner You are responsible for this product from beginning to end You could be held legally and financially responsible for clean up costs if the firm that you consign your waste to dumps it illegally Refer to the Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste for further details or contact the nearest ENR office for advice What kind of information is required when I register my facility For blending or incinerating used oil e name address mailing address phone number and fax number of the applicant Page 5 of 12 a description of your business ie automotive repair shop filling station electrical power generating plant whether you are already registered as a generator of hazar
4. Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste if so include the registration number Page 6 of 12 two contact names include title who can provide further information if required usually the owner or the person in charge of maintaining the equipment the location of the site or facility an explanation of the proposed process for re processing the used oil as well as a complete description of the equipment and the storage tanks it would be helpful to the Chief EPO to include a copy of the operator s manual for any equipment the projected amount of used oil that will be re processed each year the anticipated sources of used oil the proposed method for storing the used oil the amounts and types of wastes produced at the facility as a result of the re processing and the options for final disposal of each type of waste Re processing used oil usually involves removing impurities such as ash and metals It is important that you carefully consider how this by product material will be disposed In most cases landfilling will not be an option Refer to the Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste and the Guideline for Industrial Waste Discharges for further details any controls used to minimize environmental impacts associated with ongoing operations ie spill control stack scrubbers for incinerators or disposal of by products such as ash and clinkers For incinerating waste derived fuel in an industr
5. Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations Plain Language Guide a4 Northwest _ Territories Environment and Natural Resources December 2003 Plain Language Guide to the Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations Introduction The Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations were developed to ensure that used oil and waste fuel is managed in a consistent and environmentally sound manner in the Northwest Territories NWT These regulations apply to the storage handling and disposal of these products The regulations were developed over a period of 10 years and are based on scientific research and discussions with other jurisdictions They are also based on consultation with the public industry government and businesses in the NWT Their intent is to ensure the safe management of these products This guide was written to provide a plain language version of the regulations Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy If there are any contradictions between the guide and the regulations the regulations prevail Why do we have these regulations Used oil and waste fuel are a major potential source of environmental contamination in the NWT They account for about 70 of the hazardous waste generated in the Territory each year In a 1987 survey this amounted to approximately 1 7 million litres Of that amount only 240 000 litres were re used as fuel or recycled The remaining 1 5 million litres were largely unacco
6. dous waste as required under the Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste if so include the registration number two contact names include title who can provide further information if required usually the owner or the person in charge of maintaining the equipment the location of the site or facility an explanation of the proposed process to blend or incinerate the used oil as well as a complete description of the equipment and the storage tanks it would be helpful to the Chief EPO to include a copy of the operator s manual for any equipment the make and model of the used oil appliance the appliance must be CSA and or ULC approved Fire Code regulations prohibit the use of a used oil furnace for heating a residence how often the equipment will be used and how much material in litres per year will be run through the system the anticipated sources of used oil the proposed method for storing the used oil any controls used to minimize environmental impacts associated with ongoing operations e g spill control stack scrubbers for incinerators or disposal of by products such as ash and clinkers For reprocessing used oil name address mailing address phone number and fax number of the applicant a description of your business e g automotive repair shop filling station electrical power generating plant whether you are already registered as a generator of hazardous waste as required under the
7. hy the Government of the Northwest Territories GNWT will allow business and industry to dispose of their own used oil and waste fuel provided their method of disposal meets acceptable environmental safeguards The use of used oil furnaces is an example of how a business can safely manage their wastes in an environmentally sound manner This method also allows businesses to offset their heating costs and save on the high cost of transporting the material to the south What is used oil Used oil is any heavy hydrocarbon based lubricating oil that has become unsuitable for its original purpose This could be due to a loss of its original properties and or the presence of impurities Examples include crankcase oil hydraulic fluid automatic transmission fluid gear oil What is waste fuel Waste fuel is a flammable or combustible hydrocarbon that has become unsuitable for its original purpose This could be due to a loss of its original properties and or the presence of impurities This could be the result of age or contamination with water or dirt Types of waste fuels include Page 2 of 12 gasoline diesel fuel furnace fuel aviation fuel kerosene naphtha What is waste derived fuel A waste derived fuel is a mixture of hydrocarbons used oil or waste fuel that has been re processed and or re refined It is used as a fuel additive or as an inexpensive fuel substitute in engines or specially designed oil burning appliances such
8. ial boiler name address mailing address phone number and fax number of the applicant a description of your business e g automotive repair shop filling station electrical power generating plant whether you are already registered as a generator of hazardous waste as required under the Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste if so include the registration number two contact names include title who can provide further information if required usually the owner or the person in charge of maintaining the equipment Page 7 of 12 the location of the site or facility an explanation of the proposed process to incinerate the waste derived fuel as well as a complete description of the equipment and the storage tanks it would be helpful to the Chief EPO to include a copy of the operator s manual for any equipment the industrial boiler specifications for the site or facility how often the equipment will be used and how much material in litres per year will be run through the system the anticipated sources of waste derived fuel the proposed method for storing the waste derived fuel pollution control devices to be used if any What kind of information do I have to keep for record keeping For used oil the volume of used oil generated at the facility the volume of used oil consumed the name and address of the person in charge management or control of the used oil and the place where the used oi
9. ies in that jurisdiction It is your responsibility and it is in your best interest to ensure that the receiver is reputable and will handle and dispose of the material in accordance with the relevant environmental statutes and regulations Should the receiving firm or person mishandle or illegally dump the material you could be held responsible for any subsequent clean up or disposal Why is flashpoint a consideration in the regulations Flashpoint is the lowest temperature at which a material will ignite in an open flame It is included in the regulations primarily for safety reasons If you intend to incinerate used oil you should pay special attention to the flashpoint of your feedstock Used oil furnaces are designed to incinerate materials with a flashpoint of 37 7EC and above Consult your user s manual for specific information You would not consider burning gasoline which has a very low flashpoint in your home furnace The same holds true for used oil furnaces Burning materials with a low flashpoint in an appliance that has not been designed for this purpose poses a serious risk of explosion and injury or death to the operator What about waste fuel How can dispose of it Waste fuel cannot be openly burned used for dust suppression or otherwise discharged into the environment The regulations allow for the incineration of waste fuel provided the Chief EPO is advised of this activity 14 days prior to the date of incineratio
10. l was produced the analysis of any representative sample of used oil a summary of maintenance performed on the incinerator or processing equipment the volume and nature of the products produced from the used oil the destination of the used oil products shipped from the facility For waste derived fuel the volume of waste derived fuel incinerated Page 8 of 12 e the name and address of the person in charge management or control of the waste derived fuel and the place where the waste derived fuel was produced e the analysis of any representative sample of waste derived fuel e asummary of maintenance performed on the incinerator What about the requirement for analysing my feedstock How often must I do this and where can I have it analysed The regulations require anyone who blends incinerates or re processes used oil or blends and incinerates waste derived fuel to take a representative sample and have it analysed for the impurities listed in Schedule A of the regulations This must be done at least once a year However the Chief EPO may alter the frequency if the owner of the facility can provide sufficient reason For example a facility whose feedstock comes from a single source and does not vary in nature from year to year might qualify for such a waiver The annual sample must be taken at least three months after the previous sample Feedstock must be analysed by an accredited facility ENR can provide a list of ap
11. n The following information must also be provided e volume and type of waste fuel e source of the waste fuel Page 10 of 12 e why the waste fuel is considered to be waste ie it is old has water in it is off spec e identity of the impurities if any ie water oil dirt in the waste fuel as well as the estimated concentrations of these impurities e location of the waste fuel e certification approvals and test data relating to the equipment to be used for incineration e g is it CSA or ULC approved has it been used anywhere else what is the make and model e other options that were examined for disposal and why incineration was chosen above all others Do I need to have my waste fuel analysed for impurities before incinerate it Not unless you or an environmental inspector have reason to believe there is a concern Under normal circumstances waste fuel is considered to be a waste because it is old or has water or dirt in it However if your stock of waste fuel is also mixed with used oil you should have a composite sample of the material tested for the impurities listed in Schedule A of the regulations As is the case with used oil diluting the waste fuel with clean fuel in order to meet the regulatory criteria is prohibited Frequently Asked Questions If I m only burning used oil that generate and I m not mixing solvents or anything else with it why do I have to have the oil analysed It must
12. proved laboratories Why do I need to have my feedstock analysed Scientific studies have found that there is a direct link between the quality of the feedstock and the quality of the resulting emissions from incinerating used oil and waste derived fuel If the feedstock contains high levels of impurities the emissions will also contain high levels of impurities Some of these impurities can be far more toxic than the original waste material ENR has developed a set of criteria for feedstock quality to ensure that incinerating these materials does not result in the generation of unacceptable emissions In the case of waste derived fuel it is advisable for buyers to ask the producer for a copy of the analytical test results before they purchase the product Page 9 of 12 What happens if have my feedstock tested and the levels of impurities are found to be above the criteria in Schedule A of the regulations If levels of impurities are above the listed criteria you will not be permitted to incinerate the feedstock or blend it with other fuels or used oils You may re process it if your facility has been registered with the Chief EPO in accordance with the Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste You may also ship it to another site or facility in the NWT that is registered and approved by the Chief EPO If you intend to ship feedstock outside the NWT the receiving facility must be approved by the appropriate authorit
13. rocess used oil must register their facility with the Chief EPO in accordance with Schedule B of the regulations They must also keep accurate records of their activities Anyone who wishes to incinerate waste fuel must provide 14 days advance notice to the Chief EPO They must also provide additional information as outlined in the regulations and in this guide Anyone who wishes to incinerate waste derived fuel must register their facility with the Chief EPO in accordance with Schedule B of the regulations and must keep accurate records of their activities Anyone who wishes to incinerate used oil or waste derived fuel must have a representative sample of one month s feedstock analysed at least once a year to ensure that it does not contain levels of impurities These include cadmium chromium lead total organic halogens such as chlorine compounds PCBs and ash content Impurities must not be in excess of those set out in Schedule A of the regulations Anyone who wishes to incinerate used oil or waste derived fuel may apply to the Chief EPO to alter the frequency of the required analyses In addition if an environmental inspector has a reason to be concerned about the nature of the feedstock the inspector may require the owner of the facility to have the feedstock analysed at any time and or on a more frequent basis Incinerating used oil or waste derived fuel that contains levels of impurities above those that are set out in Sched
14. ule A of the regulations is prohibited Diluting used oil or waste derived fuel in order to meet the criteria in Schedule A of the regulations is prohibited Blending used oil with a virgin fuel for the purpose of injecting it into an internal combustion engine is permitted if the volume of used oil is not greater than 5 and impurities contained within the used oil do not exceed those listed in Schedule A of the regulations Oil filters must be punctured and or crushed and drained of their contents for 24 hours prior to disposal The Chief EPO can exempt a user from a requirement of the regulations if that the user s proposed management plan will provide the same level of environmental protection that would be achieved through compliance with the regulations This allows for some flexibility in management solutions to satisfy the intent of the regulations Page 4 of 12 To whom do the regulations apply The regulations apply to anyone who generates used oil and or waste fuel on Commissioner s Land The regulations also apply to anyone who intends to incinerate re process or blend used oil and anyone who intends to incinerate waste fuel and waste derived fuel Users who generate less than 200 litres per year or are generating used oil or waste fuel in the normal use of a residence are exempt from certain sections of the regulations These users are still required to manage materials in compliance with the Environmental Protection
15. unted for some of which was dumped or placed in landfills Many positive steps have been taken to solve this problem over the past decade including the development of used oil furnaces or boilers and specialized incinerators as well as new re refining techniques While these apparatus provide a method for managing used oil and waste fuels they have the potential to create other problems if not operated properly If the feedstock comes from a traditional junk barrel containing used oil and a variety of wastes such as chlorinated solvents produced in a shop or garage the resulting emissions would release contaminants into the environment that are more toxic than the original feedstock 1 NWT Hazardous Waste Survey Vista Engineering Yellowknife for Environmental Protection Division Dept of Renewable Resources Yellowknife NWT October 1994 Inventory of and Recycling Alternatives for Waste Liquid Petroleum in the Northwest Territories Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd Yellowknife NWT for Pollution Control Division Dept of Renewable Resources GNWT Yellowknife NWT March 1987 Page 1 of 12 How will these regulations affect industry Most jurisdictions in Canada require generators of used oil and waste fuel to consign the material to an approved facility for disposal or recycling In the Northwest Territories complying with requirement this can involve high transportation costs and limited options for disposal Thats w
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