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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A generator must not treat, store, dispose of, transport, or offer for transportation, hazardous waste without having received an EPA identification number from the Administrator.
(b) A generator who has not received an EPA identification number must obtain one by applying to the Administrator using EPA Form 8700–12. Upon receiving the request the Administrator will assign an EPA identification number to the generator.
(c) A generator must not offer its hazardous waste to transporters or to treatment, storage, or disposal facilities that have not received an EPA identification number.
(d) Re-notification.
(1) A small quantity generator must re-notify EPA starting in 2021 and every four years thereafter using EPA Form 8700–12. This re-notification must be submitted by September 1st of each year in which re-notifications are required.
(2) A large quantity generator must re-notify EPA by March 1 of each even-numbered year thereafter using EPA Form 8700–12. A large quantity generator may submit this re-notification as part of its Biennial Report required under § 262.41.
(e) A recognized trader must not arrange for import or export of hazardous waste without having received an EPA identification number from the Administrator.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.262.18 EPA identification numbers and re-notification for small quantity generators and large quantity generators - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-40-protection-of-environment/cfr-sect-40-262-18/
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