Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 40 - Protection of Environment |
Chapter I - Environmental Protection Agency |
SubChapter D - Water Programs |
Part 113 - Liability Limits for Small Onshore Storage Facilities |
Subpart A - Oil Storage Facilities |
§ 113.4 - Size classes and associated liability limits for fixed onshore oil storage facilities, 1,000 barrels or less capacity.
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§ 113.4 Size classes and associated liability limits for fixed onshore oil storage facilities, 1,000 barrels or less capacity.
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 class Capacity (barrels) Limit (dollars) I Up to 10 4,000 II 11 to 170 60,000 III 171 to 500 150,000 IV 501 to 1,000 200,000 (b) Belowground storage.
Size class Capacity (barrels) Limit (dollars) I Up to 10 5,200 II 11 to 170 78,000 III 171 to 500 195,000 IV 501 to 1,000 260,000