---
kind: "section"
citation: "40 C.F.R. § 279.46"
title: "40"
number: "279.46"
heading: "Tracking."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/40/279.46"
---

# §279.46. Tracking.

- (a) **Acceptance.** Used oil transporters must keep a record of each used oil shipment accepted for transport. Records for each shipment must include:
  - (1) The name and address of the generator, transporter, or processor/re-refiner who provided the used oil for transport;
  - (2) The EPA identification number (if applicable) of the generator, transporter, or processor/re-refiner who provided the used oil for transport;
  - (3) The quantity of used oil accepted;
  - (4) The date of acceptance; and
  - (5)
    - (i) Except as provided in [paragraph (a)(5)(ii)](#a-5-ii) of this section, the signature, dated upon receipt of the used oil, of a representative of the generator, transporter, or processor/re-refiner who provided the used oil for transport.
    - (ii) **Intermediate rail transporters are not required to sign the record of acceptance.**
- (b) **Deliveries.** Used oil transporters must keep a record of each shipment of used oil that is delivered to another used oil transporter, or to a used oil burner, processor/re-refiner, or disposal facility. Records of each delivery must include:
  - (1) The name and address of the receiving facility or transporter;
  - (2) The EPA identification number of the receiving facility or transporter;
  - (3) The quantity of used oil delivered;
  - (4) The date of delivery;
  - (5)
    - (i) Except as provided in [paragraph (b)(5)(ii)](#b-5-ii) of this section, the signature, dated upon receipt of the used oil, of a representative of the receiving facility or transporter.
    - (ii) **Intermediate rail transporters are not required to sign the record of delivery.**
- (c) **Exports of used oil.** Used oil transporters must maintain the records described in [paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(4)](#b-1..b-4) of this section for each shipment of used oil exported to any foreign country.
- (d) **Record retention.** The records described in paragraphs [(a)](#a), [(b)](#b), and [(c)](#c) of this section must be maintained for at least three years.

## Notes

### Amendments

[57 FR 41612, Sept. 10, 1992, as amended at 59 FR 10560, Mar. 4, 1994]

### Authority

Authority: Sections 1006, 2002(a), 3001 through 3007, 3010, 3014, and 7004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6905, 6912(a), 6921 through 6927, 6930, 6934, and 6974); and sections 101(37) and 114(c) of CERCLA (42 U.S.C. 9601(37) and 9614(c)).

### Source

Source: 57 FR 41612, Sept. 10, 1992, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[57 FR 41612, Sept. 10, 1992, as amended at 59 FR 10560, Mar. 4, 1994]