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§113.4 Size classes and associated liability limits for fixed onshore oil storage facilities, 1,000 barrels or less capacity.

Unless the United States can show that oil was discharged as a result of willful negligence or willful misconduct within the privity and knowledge of the owner or operator, the following limits of liability are established for fixed onshore facilities in the classes specified:

(a) Aboveground storage.

 
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                                                                 Limit
             Size class                  Capacity (barrels)    (dollars)
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I...................................  Up to 10...............      4,000
II..................................  11 to 170..............     60,000
III.................................  171 to 500.............    150,000
IV..................................  501 to 1,000...........    200,000
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(b) Belowground storage.

 
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                                                                 Limit
             Size class                  Capacity (barrels)    (dollars)
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I...................................  Up to 10...............      5,200
II..................................  11 to 170..............     78,000
III.................................  171 to 500.............    195,000
IV..................................  501 to 1,000...........    260,000
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