Hazardous Waste Transporter Permit

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Who Must Apply

Any person or commercial business who intends to transport hazardous waste shipments that originate or terminate in Virginia.

Authority

Virginia Waste Management Act, Virginia Code § 10.1-1426

Federal Regulations 40 CFR 263

Virginia Administrative Code 9 VAC 20-60-263 and 9 VAC 20-60-420 through 9 VAC 20-60-500.

Term

The term of the permit is 10 years from the effective date.

Fees

In-state company -- $140

Out-of-state company -- $210

Typical Requirements of a Permit

1. Compliance with all federal and state hazardous waste management and hazardous materials transportation regulations, to include placarding of transportation vehicles, and manifest accounting procedure that are designed to track the waste from the generator to the transporter to final disposal.
2. Submit appropriate permit application fee and, if applicable, financial assurance documents.
3. Preparedness of drivers and handlers to respond correctly to a spill incident, and proper warnings, cleanup and reporting should a spill occur.
4. The application requires personal certification that the applicant has the ability to provide hazardous waste transport services consistent with Virginia hazardous waste management regulations.
5. EPA identification number assigned to the business.

Application Process

Contact DEQ Central Office (Richmond) - Waste Division.