Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Hazardous Waste Facility Compliance History


Activity History Listing


Activity History for:

EPAID: FLR000258491, The Queen of Oil


Note: ETA links to Enforcement Tracking Activity
Date Done Activity Type Activity Comments ETA Link
04/19/2024 Site Inspection Routine; Used Oil Transporter The Queen Of Used Oil (Queen) Was Inspected By The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (Department) On April 19, 2024, To Determine The Facility'S Compliance With State And Federal Hazardous Waste Regulations Governing Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Transporters (Uots). The Facility Originally Notified As A Uot On June 27, 2023 And Received Their Used Oil/Used Oil Filter Transporter Registration August 21,2023: This Registration Expires On June 6, 2024. This Was The Department'S First Inspection Of The Facility. While A Facility Representative Was Not Present At The Time Of Inspection, Site Access Was Given Verbally Over The Phone To Conduct The Inspection Of The Facility. | Queen Is A Used Oil And Used Oil Filter Transporter That Collects Used Oil And Used Oil Filters From Their Clients And Bring The Used Oil And Used Oil Filters Back To The Leased Property For Storage Prior To Delivery To The Disposal Facility. There Is No Sewer, Water, And Lighting Associated With This Business. There Are Only Two Employees With Only One Being The Driver/ Hauler. Used Oil And Used Oil Filters Are Collected Using A Facility Owned Truck That Holds 1,000 Gallons Of Used Oil And One Container Of Used Oil Filters. After The Truck Has Completed The Daily Run, The Used Oil Is Offloaded Into A ~6,400 Gallon Tank For Storage Until It Is Picked Up By By The Disposal Company. While The Tank Is Located In A Containment Structure, It Does Not Appear That The Containment Is 110 Percent Of The Volume Of The Tank. Use Oil Filters Are Stored In Closed Bins Located On A Permeable Surface Adjacent To The Used Oil Ast While They Are On-Site. Also Located Onsite Is A ~1,000 Gallon Container Of Used Oil Tank Not In Secondary Containment, This Is For Emergency Purposes. Queen Has A Contract With Universal Environmental Service (Ue), Epa Id. Flr000012906, To Collect The Used Oil And Used Oil Filters From Their Facility On A Weekly Schedule. Ue Conducts The Halogen Testing Of The Used Oil Before Accepting The Used Oil, Records Of The Testing Was Provided By The Facility. Records • Used Oil Delivery Records: Used Oil And Used Oil Filters Were Provided Via Email And Reviewed Following The Inspection As They Are Not Kept At The Facility; This Is Noted In The Dep 8700-12fl Form. Records Show The Facility Collects An Average Of 11,000 Gallons Of Used Oil Per Month. • Used Oil Acceptance Records: Facility Did Not Have A Complete Acceptance Record History For The Used Oil And Used Oil Filters. The Facility Was Given Dep Form 62-710.901(2) To Record All Transactions Involving Used Oil And Used Oil Filters Going Forward. • Employee Training Records: No Employee Training Records Were Documented. Facility Was Given Guidance On Training Requirements. • Proof Of Liability Insurance: Records Of The Facility'S Used Oil Handler Certification Of Liability Insurance Forms Indicate That The Westchester Surplus Line Insurance Company Policy Expired On March 5, 2024. A Copy Of The March 5, 2024 To March 5, 2025, Coverage Period Will Need To Be Provided To The Department. The Progressive Express Insurance Company Policy Expires On July 19, 2024. | At The Time Of Inspection Queen Was Not Operating In Compliance With State And Federal Regulations Governing Used Oil/Used Oil Filter Transporters And Use Oil Transfer Facilities.
05/17/2024 Issue Non-Compliance Letter Sent-05/17/2024 ; Finished-07/23/2024 Warning Letter Issued July 22, 2024. Cao Closed
09/06/2024 Return To Compliance Letter Sent-09/06/2024 ; Finished-09/10/2024 197938
09/10/2024 Enforcement Tracking Finished-09/10/2024

Violation History:

Vio# Area Regulation Opened By Date Determined Completed ETA Act Act Date Regulation Text Excerpt
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1 279.E 279.46(a) Lynch_Sc 04/19/2024 08/30/2024 197938 197331 04/19/2024 USED OIL TRANSPORTERS MUST KEEP A RECORD OF EACH USED OIL SHIPMENT ACCEPTED FOR TRANSPORT; WHAT THE RECORDS MUST INCLUDE
2 XXS 62-710.850(5)(a) Lynch_Sc 04/19/2024 08/30/2024 197938 197331 04/19/2024 All persons storing used oil filters shall store used oil filters in above ground containers which are clearly labeled "Used Oil Filters," and which are in good condition (no severe rusting, apparent structural defects or deterioration) with no visib
3 XXS 62-710.600(2)(b) Lynch_Sc 04/19/2024 08/30/2024 197938 197331 04/19/2024 Show evidence of familiarity with applicable state laws and rules governing used oil transportation by submitting a certification that the used oil transporter is familiar with applicable Florida and federal laws and rules governing used oil transpor
4 XXS 62-710.600(2)(c) Lynch_Sc 04/19/2024 08/30/2024 197938 197331 04/19/2024 Maintain a record of training in the company's operating record and the individual personnel files indicating the type of training received along with the dated signature of those receiving and providing the training. These records shall be retained
5 XXS 62-710.600(2)(e)1.a Lynch_Sc 04/19/2024 05/23/2024 197938 197331 04/19/2024 Evidence of liability insurance, either on a claim made or an occurrence basis, with or without a deductible, if any, to be on a per occurrence or per accident basis and not to exceed ten percent of the equity of the business), using DEP Form 62-730.
6 XXS 62-710.401(6) Lynch_Sc 04/19/2024 08/30/2024 197938 197331 04/19/2024 No person may store used oil in tanks or containers unless they are clearly labeled with the words "used oil" are in good condition (no severe rusting, apparent structural defects or deterioration), and not leaking (no visible leaks). If tanks or con
7 XXS 62-710.500(1)(a) Lynch_Sc 04/19/2024 08/30/2024 197938 197331 04/19/2024 Used oil transporters, except for the operations listed in 40 C.F.R. 279.40(a)(1)-(4), [as adopted in subsection 62-710.210(2), F.A.C.], and transfer facilities;
8 XXS 62-762.401(1) Lynch_Sc 04/19/2024 08/30/2024 197938 197331 04/19/2024 General registration requirements.