For Operators & Repair Facilities

Fixed Facility Requirement (Certified Repair Facilities)

Certified Repair Facilities must operate from certified fixed repair facilities. Your facility must have:

• Proper containment systems for fuel extraction
• Approved storage for contaminated fuel
• Emergency response equipment
• Proper ventilation and safety systems
• Compliance with NFPA 30/30A, International Fire Code Chapter 57, and local fire marshal permits

Mobile Operator Requirements

Mobile Operators can be certified but must meet strict requirements and operate under a Compliant Operator license:

• Compliant Operator License: Must operate under a Compliant Operator (cannot operate independently)
• Vehicle Assessment: Each mobile unit must be individually assessed and certified
• Initial Certification: $4,000 (mobile operator license; per-vehicle assessment fees apply)
• Annual Recertification: $2,500 per year
• DOT/PHMSA Transport: Recovered gasoline/diesel transported per 49 CFR Parts 171–180; Materials of Trade limits (173.6) where applicable; shipping papers, placards, and CDL hazmat endorsement when required
• OSHA & Fire Code: 1910.106 bonding/grounding and ignition control; NFPA 30/30A and IFC compliance at work locations
• Waste Tracking: EPA RCRA generator documentation and used-oil rules (40 CFR Parts 262 and 279) from point of generation
• Mobile Safety Systems: Comprehensive mobile safety and environmental protection systems
• Documentation Systems: Proper mobile documentation and compliance systems
• Local Permits: State environmental agency and local fire marshal permits where required

Note: On-site mobile extraction is not illegal in the United States when performed using OEM-prescribed access methods and in compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and local fire code requirements. While mobile operators CAN be certified by USIFDA if they meet these requirements, there are currently no compliant mobile services that have achieved USIFDA certification.

Licensing & Insurance

Operators must have:

• Hazmat compliance: DOT/PHMSA hazardous materials training and transport documentation (49 CFR 171–180) as applicable to your operations
• Professional Liability (E&O): Minimum $2M coverage
• Commercial General Liability (CGL): Comprehensive coverage for operations
• Commercial Auto: For mobile operators, including MCS-90 endorsement where applicable
• Workers' Compensation: State-mandated coverage
• All relevant permits: EPA/state environmental permits, NFPA/IFC fire code approvals, and local fire marshal permits as required

Equipment & Standards

Certified equipment and procedures must meet USIFDA standards:

• Certified vacuum extraction systems
• Proper fuel system flushing equipment
• Component replacement capabilities
• Waste tracking and documentation systems
• Quality assurance protocols

Training & Competency

All staff must be properly trained:

• OSHA Hazard Communication (SDS) and 1910.106 flammable liquids procedures
• DOT hazmat employee training (49 CFR 172.704)
• USIFDA protocol training
• Emergency response procedures (including spill reporting to the National Response Center when required)
• EPA RCRA/used-oil manifesting and waste tracking documentation

Regulatory Compliance

Full compliance with applicable U.S. federal, state, and local requirements, including:

• DOT/PHMSA: Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR Parts 171–180 (UN1203 gasoline, UN1202/NA1993 diesel); shipping papers; placarding; Materials of Trade (173.6); hazmat training (172.704)
• OSHA: 29 CFR 1910.106 (flammable liquids bonding/grounding and ignition control), 1910.1200 (HazCom/SDS), and applicable PPE (1910.132)
• EPA: RCRA generator rules (40 CFR Part 262), used-oil management (Part 279), and spill reporting under the Clean Water Act
• Fire & building codes: NFPA 30, NFPA 30A, International Fire Code Chapter 57; local fire marshal permits
• State environmental agencies: Generator registration, manifests, and site-specific requirements (e.g., California DTSC, Texas TCEQ)
• Fuel quality: EPA 40 CFR Part 1090 and ASTM D4814/D975 where handling dispensed fuels; state weights and measures as applicable