62-730.161. Emergency Identification Numbers

(1) 40 C.F.R. 262.18(a) requires all generators to obtain an EPA identification number before offering hazardous waste for transport. Under certain special circumstances, the Department processes applications for an emergency identification number [referred to as an emergency EPA/DEP I.D. number]. These special circumstances are:

(a) Emergency situations such as spills;

(b) Cleanup of abandoned sites; and,

(c) One-time cleanup of a site that does not normally generate hazardous waste, and will not generate waste in the foreseeable future.

(2) In order to apply for an emergency EPA/DEP I.D. number, the generator of the hazardous waste(s) shall:

(a) Send the Department a completed Form 62-730.900(3), Application for a Hazardous Waste Emergency EPA/DEP Identification Number (“Emergency I.D. Form”), effective date 4-23-13, which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-02078). This form can be obtained on the internet at https://floridadep.gov/waste/permitting-compliance-assistance/content/forms-chapter-62-730-hazardous-waste, or by contacting the Permitting and Compliance Assistance Program, MS 4500, Division of Waste Management, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400; and,

(b) Follow the instructions on the form.

(3) For the purpose of this section:

(a) An “emergency situation” shall mean a sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous materials during transportation or at a product storage facility.

(b) A “one-time cleanup” shall mean removal of hazardous waste where: waste has been abandoned on a property; the property is under bankruptcy proceedings or an administrative, civil, criminal, or judicial proceeding to compel facility closure; or any other situation which necessitates a one-time cleanup or removal of hazardous waste.

(4) Pursuant to sections 403.721 and 403.727, F.S., it is a violation of this rule for a generator to:

(a) Provide false or incorrect information on the DEP Emergency I.D. Form.

(b) Ship hazardous wastes not listed on the DEP Emergency I.D. Form.

(c) Ship a greater volume of hazardous waste than listed on the DEP Emergency I.D. Form without delivering, within 24 hours of the shipment, a written explanation of the reason for exceeding the original estimated volume.

(d) Ship hazardous waste after 60 days from the issue date of the emergency EPA/DEP I.D. number.

(e) Fail to send the Department a legible copy of all signed and returned manifests and the land disposal restriction notices and certifications required under 40 C.F.R. 268.7 for the hazardous wastes shipped under the emergency EPA/DEP I.D. number within 45 days of the last shipment.

(5) A generator with an emergency EPA/DEP I.D. number who generates greater than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste in a calendar month, shall submit a biennial report as described in subsection 62-730.160(2), F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 403.704, 403.72, 403.721, 403.727 FS. Law Implemented 403.704, 403.721 FS. History–New 1-5-95, Amended 1-29-06, 4-23-13, 6-18-18.