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SR2015 No 2: storing and handling crude oil

Standard rules for storing and handling crude oil arising from onshore oil and gas production.

Applies to England

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SR2015 No 2: storing and handling crude oil

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Generic risk assessment for SR2015 No 2

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These standard rules set out the criteria an operator must meet to have and comply with a standard permit for this activity.

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Published 24 February 2016
Last updated 10 April 2019 + show all updates
  1. SR2015 No 2 We have amended the rule set by Updating table 2.1 Activities change of activity reference due to legislation consolidation; Condition 3.2.3 added regarding liquid containment; Condition 3.2.4 amended to match the standard IED condition regarding periodic monitoring; Removal of condition 3.3.2 a) requirement to have an odour management plan; Condition 4.2.2 removed relating to records of waste accepted / removed. Update to the interpretation section (4.4). Generic risk assessment for SR2015 No 2 Minor changes made to reflect the amendments made to the standard rules set linked with this document.

  2. We have updated the interpretation section 4.4 of the standard rule with a revised definition for the term ‘European Site’.

  3. Added to 'details' section: You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.

  4. The Standard Rules SR2015 No 2 (Storage and handling of crude oil arising from onshore oil and gas production activities) has been updated.

  5. First published.

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