Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter 340
Division 111
USED OIL MANAGEMENT
340-111-0020
Definitions
(1) The definitions of terms contained in this rule modify, or are in addition to, the definitions contained in 40 CFR 279.1, OAR 340-100-0010 and 340-142-0005.
(2) When used in Division 111 of this Chapter, the following terms have the meanings given below:
(a) “Hot Draining” means draining of used oil filters at or near the engine operating temperature and above room temperature (i.e., 60° F.);
(b) “Terne Plating” means a coating of lead and tin applied to certain oil filters;
(c) “Used Oil” means any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic oil that has been used as a lubricant, coolant (non-contact heat transfer fluids), hydraulic fluid or for similar uses and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities. Used oil includes, but is not limited to, used motor oil, gear oil, greases, machine cutting and coolant oils, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids, electrical insulation oils, heat transfer oils and refrigeration oils. Used oil does not include used oil mixed with hazardous waste except as allowed in 40 CFR 279.10(b), oil (crude or synthetic) based products used as solvents, antifreeze, wastewaters from which the oil has been recovered, and oil contaminated media or debris;
(d) “Used Oil Mixture” means any mixture of used oil as generated and another waste.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 192, 465.009, 466.015, 466.020, 466.075, 466.090, 468.020 & 646
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 466.020 & 466.075
History:
DEQ 13-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-24-03
DEQ 6-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-94
DEQ 33-1990, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-90