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Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.113.4 Size classes and associated liability limits for fixed onshore oil storage facilities, 1,000 barrels or less capacity

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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
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