Section 58.01.02.849 - OIL FILLED ELECTRIC EQUIPMENTReleases of Dielectric Oil from oil filled electric equipment are subject to the following requirements:
01.Unauthorized Releases. In the case of an unauthorized release of dielectric oil to state waters or to land such that there is a likelihood that it will enter state waters, the persons in charge must:a. Stop Continuing Releases. Make every reasonable effort to abate and stop a continuing release. Provided however, that seepage normally associated with oil filled electrical equipment occurring in substations or distribution facilities with restricted access and not causing a threat to waters of the state is not considered a continuing release.b. Contain Material. Make every reasonable effort to contain released dielectric oil in such a manner that it will not reach surface or ground water of the state.c. Department Notification Required. Notify the Department or designated agent within forty-eight (48) hours of discovery of any release over twenty-five (25) gallons, or any release causing a threat to waters of the state, from any piece of electrical equipment.d. Collect, Remove, and Dispose. Collect, remove, and dispose of the released dielectric oil and any contaminated media in a manner approved by the Department.e. Compliance with Section 852. If collection, removal, and disposal cannot be accomplished within thirty (30) days after discovery of a release, the persons in charge shall comply with Section 852.02.Applicability. This section applies only to equipment used in the transmission of electricity such as transformers, regulators, reactors, circuit breakers, switch gear and attendant equipment which is filled with mineral insulating oil of a petroleum origin. This section does not pertain to bulk storage of dielectric oil which is not contained in electrical equipment.Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.02.849