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40 CFR §279.56

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  1. (a)Acceptance. Used oil processors/re-refiners must keep a record of each used oil shipment accepted for processing/re-refining. These records may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading or other shipping documents. Records for each shipment must include the following information:
    1. (1)The name and address of the transporter who delivered the used oil to the processor/re-refiner;
    2. (2)The name and address of the generator or processor/re-refiner from whom the used oil was sent for processing/re-refining;
    3. (3)The EPA identification number of the transporter who delivered the used oil to the processor/re-refiner;
    4. (4)The EPA identification number (if applicable) of the generator or processor/re-refiner from whom the used oil was sent for processing/re-refining;
    5. (5)The quantity of used oil accepted; and
    6. (6)The date of acceptance.
  2. (b)Delivery. Used oil processor/re-refiners must keep a record of each shipment of used oil that is shipped to a used oil burner, processor/ re-refiner, or disposal facility. These records may take the form of a log, invoice, manifest, bill of lading or other shipping documents. Records for each shipment must include the following information:
    1. (1)The name and address of the transporter who delivers the used oil to the burner, processor/re-refiner or disposal facility;
    2. (2)The name and address of the burner, processor/re-refiner or disposal facility who will receive the used oil;
    3. (3)The EPA identification number of the transporter who delivers the used oil to the burner, processor/re-refiner or disposal facility;
    4. (4)The EPA identification number of the burner, processor/re-refiner, or disposal facility who will receive the used oil;
    5. (5)The quantity of used oil shipped; and
    6. (6)The date of shipment.
  3. (c)Record retention. The records described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section must be maintained for at least three years.