Sunday 28th February 2010 at 21:15 Don\'t be a Fool with your Oil this April!
Oil spills account for approximately 16% of reported pollution
incidents in Scotland. The new regulations seek to minimise the impact
of oil upon the environment. Usefully, they establish minimum
requirements for new and existing above-ground oil storage facilities -
including fixed tanks, intermediate bulk containers, drums and mobile
bowsers - whether inside or outside a building.
One of the most significant requirements contained within the
Regulations, is the mandatory bunding of all new, existing and
replacement oil storage installations at affected premises. Compliance
can be achieved through either the construction of a suitable masonry
bund, or the installation of a suitable Bunded Oil Tank.
Steve Beech, Director with TankDepot.co.uk says, "When stored and
handled responsibly, oil is an environmentally responsible fuel choice.
There are tens of thousands of fuel oil storage installations across
Scotland, especially in rural areas where heating oil and diesel are at
the heart of the rural economy.
"As a responsible supplier, TankDepot.co.uk welcomes the introduction
of the new Regulations. We especially welcome the introduction of
mandatory bunding at those installations which fall within the remit of
the Regulations. Earlier this year, TankDepot.co.uk became the first
national oil tank supplier in the UK to discontinue the supply of Single
Skin Oil Tanks, choosing instead to specialise only in the supply of
environmentally preferred, Bunded Oil Tanks. Since then we are
delighted to see other resellers following our lead by similarly
discontinuing the supply of Single Skin Oil Tanks.
"As a Bunded Tank specialist, TankDepot.co.uk can supply a full range
of regulatory compliant tanks for the storage of Biodiesel, Diesel, Heating Oil, Waste Oils and
Lubricants. All Bunded Oil Tanks supplied by TankDepot.co.uk
have been engineered from the outset to exceed all applicable
requirements contained within The Water Environment (Oil Storage)
(Scotland) Regulations 2006.
"Ahead of the new Regulations coming into full effect, we've already
witnessed a significant increase in orders and enquiries from customers
in Scotland and we predict a busy four weeks, ahead of the Regulations
coming into full effect. We'd encourage anyone with any queries about
the Regulations to contact their local SEPA Office.
Alternatively, they can call TankDepot.co.uk in the UK on 01332 834 141
or e-mail info@tankdepot.co.uk", says Steve.
Part of the Derwent
Group of companies, TankDepot.co.uk customers benefit from over
three decades experience in the supply, specification and distribution
of storage tanks. TankDepot.co.uk first appeared online in 2006 and
since then, has established itself as one of the UK's leading online
storage tank specialists. |
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