Hazardous Waste - EPA Identification Number (Hazardous Waste Generator ID)
EPA Identification Number (Hazardous Waste Generator ID)
Generators of hazardous waste, transporters of hazardous waste, and facilities which treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste are required to notify the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department before treating, storing, disposing, offering for transportation, or transporting hazardous waste. Large quantity handlers of universal waste are required to notify the Department before accumulating 5,000 kilograms of universal waste for the first time. Upon receipt of a notification, the Department assigns an EPA Identification number to the notifier through the EPA RCRAInfo database.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
30 Days
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
The applicant obtains EPA Form 8700-12 (RCRA Subtitle C Site Identification Form). The form is available on-line at https://rcrapublic.epa.gov/rcrainfoweb/action/main-menu/view
Step 2
The applicant submits a completed hard copy of the application with “wet” signature to the Department.
Step 3
After review, the Department processes the application and issues a permanent EPA identification number. The Department also enters the application data into EPAs RCRAInfodatabase.
Step 4
The Department emails acknowledgement of the notification to the applicant along with the EPA identification number that has been assigned to the applicant.
Download Permit Files
Please download forms below by clicking on the download icon.
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* EPA Identification Number FileDownload
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