Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 856 - LICENSING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
Section 096-856-4 - Prohibitions

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-856-4

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. No person shall establish, construct or operate a new waste facility for hazardous waste or substantially modify a licensed facility without a license issued by the Department, and no person shall alter the design, construction or operation of a licensed facility without prior Department approval.

B. After the date upon which an application for a license under this Chapter is due, no person shall operate a waste facility for hazardous waste for which an interim license has been issued, unless the application has been filed. The Department will give written notification to the owner or operator of an interimly licensed facility of the date upon which the application is due, which date must not be earlier than sixty (60) days after the date of the notice.

C. No person shall:

(1) Operate a licensed waste facility for hazardous waste except in accordance with its license, the terms and conditions thereof and with the requirements of law and rule;

(2) Operate a waste facility for hazardous waste in any manner which could endanger public health, safety, welfare or the environment. Operating a waste facility for hazardous waste without a license as required by this Chapter constitutes a presumption of such endangerment.

D. Possession of a license as required by this Chapter is not a defense to a violation of this Chapter or to any other violation of law or rule.

E. No person shall handle hazardous waste except at a waste facility for which a license for such handling has been issued by the Department.

F. No person shall operate a mobile treatment facility for more than 60 days at any one site in any 365 days without specific authorization from the Department.

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