| What is an EPA Identification Number? |
An EPA
hazardous waste generator identification number is a unique number
that is assigned to facilities that generate specified amounts of
hazardous waste. It is used by states and EPA to track hazardous
waste activities.
The number is 12 characters long. The first two characters are the
postal code for the state ("ID" for Idaho). The third
character can be a letter or a number. The next 9 characters are
numbers.
A complete identification
number looks similar to the following: IDR000123456 |
| Who Needs an EPA Identification Number? |
| If you
generate more than 220 lbs (100 kg) of hazardous waste or 2.2 lbs
(1 kg) of acutely hazardous waste in any calendar month, you need
an EPA identification number. Also, if you accumulate more than
2200 lbs (1000 kg) of hazardous waste at any one time, you must
obtain an EPA identification number.
In addition to generators,
companies that transport hazardous waste and facilities that store,
treat, or dispose of regulated quantities of hazardous waste generated
by facilities must also have EPA identification numbers. Typically,
the requirement applies to the following types of businesses:
- Hazardous waste generators
- Hazardous waste transporters
- Hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal
facilities
- Marketers of hazardous waste fuel
- Burners of hazardous waste fuel
- Used oil fuel marketers
- Used oil fuel burners
- Used oil transporters and transfer facilities
- Used oil processors and re-refiners
- Large quantity universal waste handlers
|
| Does My Business Already Have an EPA Identification
Number? |
| Your business may have been previously assigned
an EPA identification number. If so, the number may still be valid
or it may need to be updated before using. To find out if you already
have a valid number or if it needs to be updated, contact DEQ's Hazardous
Waste Management Program at (208) 373-0502. |
| How Do I Apply for an EPA Identification
Number? |
You
must fill out an application form and submit it to DEQ. Link to
Notification
of Regulated Waste Activity Instructions and Form (EPA
Form 8700-12; pdf format) on EPA's
Web site. Complete one copy of the form for each facility that generates
or handles hazardous waste. There is no fee associated with filling
out this form. Each site or location will receive its own unique
EPA identification number. Make sure you fill the form out completely
and correctly and sign the certification.
Submit
form to:
Rene
Anderson
DEQ
State Office
Waste
Management and Remediation Division
1410
N. Hilton
Boise,
ID 83706
|
| What Information Do I Need? |
The
following information is requested on the application form:
- Name of facility
- Location and mailing addresses
- Land type
- Contact person and phone number
- NAICS code
- Owner’s name and date of becoming owner
- Operator’s name and date of becoming
operator
- Type of hazardous waste or used oil handler
you are
- Types of hazardous waste you handle if you
are a hazardous waste handler (These are listed by waste code
in the booklet containing the application form.)
- Certification (signature) and date
|
| Normally, it takes two to three weeks to obtain
an EPA identification number in Idaho. In emergency situations, the
process can be faster. |
| What Do I Do with an EPA Identification Number? |
Your
EPA identification number must be included on:
- all shipping manifests for transporting hazardous
wastes
- all biennial and annual reports that generators
of hazardous waste and owner and operators of hazardous waste
treatment, storage, and disposal facilities must file with Idaho
DEQ
- all applications for federal hazardous waste
permits
- all other hazardous waste management reports
and documentation required under Subtitle C of RCRA
You also may be asked for
your number by other businesses. |
