The “Regulation on the Management of Waste Oils” was enacted to protect environmental and human health, promote efficient use of natural resources, and prevent the uncontrolled disposal of waste oils. It defines the technical and administrative principles for the temporary storage, collection, transportation, refining, energy recovery, and disposal of waste oils. Discharging waste oils into soil or water, using them as fuel, or processing them without proper authorization is prohibited. Responsibilities are assigned to oil producers, refining facilities, oil change points, authorized organizations, and provincial directorates. It is mandatory to separate and classify waste oils at the source and direct them based on lab analysis to either recycling or disposal routes.

Refining plants treat waste oils that meet PCB and chlorine limits, while those exceeding limits must be sent to incineration or co-incineration facilities. Pilot production is required to verify the operational efficiency of refineries. Oil producers are obligated to use a minimum percentage of base oil derived from waste oils (e.g., 6% in 2025). Authorized organizations must establish national collection and public awareness systems. Transfer points are designed as environmentally secure zones where waste oils are temporarily held before transportation. The regulation enforces licensing, reporting, and compliance with environmental standards for all stakeholders. Transitional provisions are outlined for existing facilities; failure to submit or complete pilot production within the set timeframe results in license revocation.

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