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# * * PART III: TRANSPORTERS This part of the checklist/questionnaire is applicable to any person who transports dangerous waste from a generator to a TSD facility. This part of the checklist/ questionnaire does not apply to persons who only transport dangerous waste on-site, as defined inWAC -040(59). Ifa transporter is also a generator and/orTSD facility owner/ operator, then other applicable parts of this checklist/questionnaire must also be completed.


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# • Has this transporter transported dangerous waste since the last time he was inspected (or since he was determined to be a transporter, ifthis is his first inspection)? (Ifno, explain the evidence on which this determination is based under Comments below, and do not complete the remainder ofthis part ofthe, checklist/questionnaire.) Comments Yes No

1. APPLICABILITY OF GENERATOR OR FACILITYREQUIREMENTS A. Ifthe answer to either of the following questions is "Yes," then the transporter is also subject to the requirements for generators (WAC -240(3)). Does the transporter ever:
a. Transport dangerous waste into Washington State from another country? b. Mix**dangero~s** waste of different U.S. Department of Transportation shipping descriptions by mixing them into a single container? Yes No



# • B. Atransportermaykeep shipments of dangerous waste for briefperiods (generally ten days or less) under certain conditions. If the answer to any ofthe following conditions is "No," then the transporter is subject to all applicable TSD facility requirements (WAC -240(5)).2. Does the transporter only keep shipments of dangerous waste:
a. Which are manifested? b. Which are packaged, labeled, and marked by the generator in accordance withWAC -190(1), (2), and (3)?
c. For ten days or less? Comments

MANIFESTS A. Does this transporter ever transport moderate risk waste (MRW) using an alternative manifest mechanism, approved by**WDOE~** as provided inWAC -170(2)(b)(i)? Ifyes, is he complying with the terms and conditions of the alternative manifest for suchMRW (WAC**~240(2))?** (Ifnot, describe under Comments, below, which aspects of the alternative manifest system are being violated.) Yes No 

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B. Does the transporter ever accept dangerous waste from a generator that is not accompaniedby a manifest prepared and signed by the generator in accordance withWAC -180 (WAC -250(l))? C. Does the transporter deliver the entire quantity of

.dangerous waste accepted frem a generator or transporter

to either: the designated facility listed on the manifest; the alternate facility, ifthe dangerous waste cannotbe delivered to the first facility because an emergencyprevents delivery; the next designated transporter; or, the place outside the United**~~ates** designated by the generator (WAC -250(5))? Ifdangerous waste cannot be delivered to one ofthe' places described above, does the transporter contact the generator for further directions, and revise the manifest according to the generator's directions (WAC -250(6))? D. Complete the following questions. For each question answered "Yes," complete the items (E., F., G., and/or H.) below which correspond to each "Yes" answer.
a. .Does this transporter ever transport dangerous waste over public roads? If "Yes," complete itemE., below. -2- 

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# • b . Does this transporter ever transport dangerous waste by water (bulk shipments)? If "Yes," complete itemF., below.
c. Does this transporter ever transport dangerous waste by rail? If "Yes," complete item G., below. d. Does this transporter ever transport dangerous waste out ofthe United States? If "Yes," complete item H., below. E. Transportationby road.
a. Does the transporter keep copies ofmanifests for at least three years after the date the initial transporter accepted waste for transport (WAC -260(1»? b. Before transporting a dangerous waste, does the transporter sign and date the manifest and return a signed copy to the generatorbefore beginning transport (WAC'-250(2»?
c. Does the transporter ensure that the manifest accompanies the shipment (WAC -250(3»?

I When delivering the shipment to another transporter or the designated facility, does the transporter: 

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i. Obtain the date of delivery and the handwritten signature on the manifest of the next transporter or facility owner/operator (WAC -250(4)(a»?



# • ii. Retain a copy of the manifest for his records (WAC -250(4)(b»? iii. Give the remaining manifest copies to the next transporter or facility owner/operator (WAC -250(4)(c»?
e. Before accepting dangerous waste from a rail transporter, does the (nonrail) transporter sign and date the manifest and provide a copy to the rail transporter (WAC -250(8)(e»? F. Transportation by water (bulk shipment).
a. Does the water transporter keep for at least three years after the date waste was accepted by the initial transporter copies of shipping papers for all wastes which he transported by water (WAC -260(2)(a»?

-3-b. When receiving dangerous waste from a generator. does the water transporter sign and date the manifest and return a signed copy to the generator before beginning transport (WAC -250(2))? 

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c. Does the water transporter perform all ofthe following actions (ifnot. then he must instead perform the actions specified under d. ofthis itemF.): i. Is the dangerous waste deliveredby water to the designated facility (WAC -250(7)(a))? ii. Does a shipping paper containing all information required on a manifest.**~xcept** EPA/ State ID

### H's, generator certification and signatures, accompany the waste shipment (WAC -250(7)(b))? iii. Does the delivering transporter obtain the date of delivery and facility owner/operator's handwritten signature on either the manifest or shipping paper (WAC -250(7)(c))? iv. Does the person delivering the waste to the initial water transporter obtain the date of delivery and signature ofthe water transporter on the manifest and forward it to the designated facility (WAC -250 (7)(d))?
v. Does each water transporter keep a copy of the manifest or shipping papers for his records (WAC -250 (7)(e))? d. Ifthe water transporter does not perform the actions specified in c., above, does he instead: i. Ensure that the manifest accompanies the waste shipment (WAC -250(3))? ii. Whendelivering the shipment to another transporter or the desi6uated facility: 1. Obtain the date of delivery and the handwritten signature on the manifest ofthe next transporter or facility owner/operator (WAC -250(4)(a))? 

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2. Retain a copy ofthe manifest for his records (WAC -250(4)(b)). 3. Give the remaining manifest copies to the next transporter or facility owner/ operator (WAC -250(4)(c))?
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. Before accepting dangerous'waste from a rail transporter, sign and date the manifest and provide a copy to the rail transporter (WAC -250(8)(e))? G. Transportationby rail.
a. Does the rail transporter keep for at least three years after the date waste was acceptedby the initial transporter copies of shipping papers for all wastes which he transported by rail (WAC -260(2)(a))? b. Whenever he is the initial rail transporter, does he keep copies ofthe manifests and shipping papers for at least three years after the date the waste was acceptedby the initial transporter (WAC -206 (2)(b)(i))?
c. Whenever he is the final rail transporter, does he keep a copy ofthe signedmanifest (or shipping paper if signed by the designated facility in lieu ofthe manifest) for at least three years after the date the waste was accepted by the initial transporter (WAC -260(2)(b)(ii))? 

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e. When receiving dangerous waste from a generator, does the rail transporter sign and date the manifest and return a signed copy to the generator before beginning transport (WAC -250(2))? As the initial rail transporter accepting dangerous waste from a nonrail transporter, does the rail transporter: i. Sign and date the manifest and return a signed copy ofthe manifest to the nonrail transporter (WAC -250(B)(a)(i) and (ii))? ii. Retain one copy of the manifest and rail shipping paper for his records (WAC -250 (8)(a)(iv))? iii. Forward at least three copies ofthe manifest to either: the next nonrail transporter, ifany; the designated facility, ifthe shipment is delivered to the facility by rail; or, the last rail transporter designated to handle the waste in the United States (WAC -250(8) (a)(iii))?

-5-f. Does the rail transporter ensure that a shipping paper containing all the information required on the manifest, exceptEPA/State ID D's, generator certification and signatures, accompanies the waste at all times (WAC -250(8)(b»? ... 

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g. When delivering waste to a nonrail transporter, does the rail transporter: i. Obtain the date ofdelivery and handwritten signature of the next nonrail transport on the manifest (WAC -250(8)(d)(i»? ii. Retain a coy ofthe manifest for his records (WAC -250(8)(d)(ii»?

. h. When delivering waste to the designated facility, does the rail transporter: i. Obtain the date ofdelivery and handwritten signature ofthe owner/operator on the manifest or shipping paper (ifthe manifest has not been received by the facility) (WAC -250(8)(c)(i»? ii. Retain a copy of the manifest or shipping paper for his records (WAC -250(8)(c)(ii»? H. Transportation out of the United States. 

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a. Does the transporter keep copies ofmanifests showing the date the waste left the U.S. for at least three years after the date the waste was acceptedby the initial transporter (WAC -260(3»? 

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b. Does the transporter indicate on the manifest the date the waste left the U.S. (WAC -250(9)(a»7
c. Does the transporter sign the**manife~t** ond retain one copy for his records (WAC -250(9)(b»? d. Does the transporter**ret~rn** a signed copy ofthe manifest to the generator (WAC -250(9)(c»?

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### 3. SPILLS ORDISCHARGES, DURINGTRANSPORTANDONTHETRANSPORTER'S OWNPROPERTY. Yes No A. Ifthe transporter has a discha:ge ofdangerous waste during transport, does he:
a. Notify the generator of the waste that a discharge has occurred (WAC -270(1))1 b. Notify the National Response Center (800-424-8802. or 202-426-2675) ifrequired by 49 CFR 171.15 (WAC -270(2))1 

# • c. Forwater shipments, notify as required by 33 CFR 153.203 for oil and hazardous substances (WAC -270(4))1



# • d. Report in writing as required by 49 CFR 171.16 to the director, Office ofHazardous Materials Regulation, Materials Transportation Bureau, Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C., 20590 (WAC -270(3))1 B. Ifthe transporter has any nonpermitted spill or discharge to ground or to surface or ground waters, does he:
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### WOOE (WAC -145(2)(a))? b. Notify all local authorities in accordance with the local emergency plan (ifnecessary, by checking with the local emergency service coordinator and fire department to determine notification responsibilities under the plan) (WAC -145(2)(a))? C. Ifthe transporter has any nonpermitted spill or discharge which results in emissions to the air, does he:
a. Notify the local air pollution control authority ifthe spill or discharge is in western Washington (WAC -270(2)(b))?



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c. Nqtify all local authorities in accordance with the local emergencyplan (ifnecessary, by checking with the local emergency service coordinator and fire departmentto determine notification responsibilities under the plan) (WAC -270(2)(b))? D. When the transporter has any nonpermitted spill or discharge, does he:
a. Take appropriate immediate action to protecthuman health and the environment (WAC -145(3))? b. Whenever required to by WOOE: i. Clean up all released wastes or take such other actions as may.be required or approved by federal, state, or local officials acting within their responsibilities (WAC -145(3) (a)(i))? ii. Designate and treat,**store~** or dispose of all soils, waters or othermaterials contaminated by the spill or discharge (WAC -145(3)(a)(ii))? iii. Restore the area impacted by the spill or discharge**~nd** replenish resources, ifthe impacted property is not owned by the transporter (WAC -145(3)(a)(iii))? Comments

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