Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 851 - STANDARDS FOR GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
Section 096-851-6 - Identification Numbers

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-851-6

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. No person shall generate hazardous waste without first having obtained a generator identification number specific for the site of waste generation except as provided for a small quantity generator below.

(1) The identification number is comprised of the identification number assigned to the generator by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the Department, including any state-specific identifying number or letter as may be assigned by the Department.

NOTE: A generator may obtain an EPA identification number by applying to the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, State House Station #17, Augusta, Maine 04333-0017 using EPA form 8700-12 "Notification of RCRA Subtitle C Activities".

(2) A small quantity generator as defined in Section 3(C)(2) of this Chapter does not require an EPA identification number but is assigned the state identification number MEX020000000.

B. A generator shall not offer hazardous wastes to any transporter unless that transporter has obtained an identification number and shall not offer hazardous wastes to a waste facility unless the facility has obtained an identification number or is not required to have such a number.

C. A generator shall file a subsequent application (notification) of regulated waste activity to reflect any change in ownership or operation of the site.

NOTE: Changes in operation means changes in operators including tenants who lease a facility from an owner.

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