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Welsh Statutory Instrument
2016
United Kingdom
Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Oil Storage) (Wales) Regulations 2016
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What's here
7 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide · 1 journey
Penalty landscape
4 of 7 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 3 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
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- Any Person 6
Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
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Relevant guidance
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- Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
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- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Requirements in relation to oil storage containers
Unlimited fine- Ensure oil storage containers are strong and have secondary containment Any Person
Requirements in relation to secondary containment systems
- Ensure oil storage secondary containment meets safety standards Any Person
Requirements in relation to fixed tanks
Unlimited fine- Ensure fixed oil tanks meet safety and spill prevention standards Any Person
Requirements in relation to underground pipes associated with fixed tanks
Unlimited fine- Maintain and test underground oil pipes and leak detection systems Any Person
Mobile bowsers
- Secure and lock mobile oil bowsers when not in use Any Person
Offence
Unlimited fine- Fail to comply with oil storage regulations Any Person
Enforcement
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Natural Resources Wales must enforce oil storage regulations Statutory regulator
Browse 5 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- GPP 8 - Safe storage and disposal of used oils (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- GPP 2 - Above ground oil storage tanks (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- GPP 8 - Safe storage and disposal of used oils (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- GPP 2 - Above ground oil storage tanks (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Storing oil at your home or business - overview (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Oil storage regulations for businesses (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Pollution prevention for businesses (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Natural Resources Wales
Principal environmental regulator for Wales. Combines functions of Environment Agency Wales, Countryside Council for Wales, and Forestry Commission Wales. Issues environmental permits, …
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