http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2016/359/regulation/4The Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Oil Storage) (Wales) Regulations 2016enWATER RESOURCES, WALESStatute Law Database2025-10-07Expert Participation2020-03-15
These Regulations, made under sections 92 and 219(2) of the Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57) and section 62 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (c. 13), require a person having custody or control of oil in certain specified cases to comply with certain requirements as to the manner in which the oil is stored and handled. The Regulations apply in relation to Wales.
Requirements in relation to oil storage containers
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A person who has custody or control of oil must ensure that the oil is stored in a container which—
a
is of sufficient strength and structural integrity to ensure that it is unlikely to burst or leak in ordinary use;
b
has been installed without adversely affecting that strength and structural integrity; and
c
is situated within a secondary containment system in relation to which the requirements of regulation 5 are satisfied.
Reg. 4 in force at 15.3.2016 for specified purposes, see reg. 1(3)Reg. 4 in force at 15.3.2018 for specified purposes, see reg. 1(5)Reg. 4 in force at 15.3.2020 in so far as not already in force, see reg. 1(4)