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What you must do

Read guidance on the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 and find out more about how the oil industry is regulated

Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001

The regulations require anyone in England who stores more than 200 litres of oil to provide more secure containment facilities for tanks, drums and mobile bowsers.

The purpose behind the legislation is to prevent oil escaping into the environment.

Guidance note: Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001

This guidance provides background information and a interpretation of the minimum legal standards in the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 in more detail.

The guidance also outlines recommended 'best practice' measures that go beyond the requirements in the legislation.

  • Regulation and guidance

    If your business manufactures, stores or uses dangerous substances, such as oil products, natural gas, chemicals or explosives, in significant amounts, the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations apply to you.