Source: https://waste.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/212352257-May-a-generator-conduct-thermal-treatment-without-obtaining-a-permit-
Timestamp: 2019-05-19 16:20:05
Document Index: 43982575

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 265', 'art 264', 'art 264', 'art 266', '§262', 'art 265', '§268']

May a generator conduct thermal treatment without obtaining a permit? – Wastes - Frequent Questions
May a generator conduct thermal treatment without obtaining a permit?
A generator may not conduct thermal treatment without a permit. Thermal treatment is regulated under Part 265, Subpart P; Part 264/265, Subpart O; Part 264, Subpart X; or Part 266, Subpart H. The generator "permit exemption" for treatment only extends to treatment activities that share the same standards as storage (i.e., the treatment must occur in tanks, containers, or containment buildings). The standards for thermal treatment are different in Section 262.34 storage requirements; therefore, thermal treatment may not be performed in generator accumulation units without a permit. To check your state's regulations regarding this contact your local office.
More general information on this subject was answered in FAQ#309 as provided below:
Can generators treat hazardous waste without obtaining a permit? Generators can treat hazardous waste in tanks, containers, or containment buildings without obtaining a permit or interim status provided they comply with the requirements in §262.34 as well as the unit-specific requirements in Part 265 (51 FR 10146, 10168; March 24, 1986). Under this provision generators can treat only the hazardous waste generated on site. A permit would be required to treat hazardous waste consolidated from off-site locations (Memo, Cotsworth to Regions; August 16, 2002; RCRA Online 14618). Furthermore, generators can not treat hazardous waste by thermal treatment or incineration without obtaining a permit (Call Center Monthly Report Question; January 2003; RCRA Online 14662) [PDF 12K]. In addition, generators who treat hazardous waste to meet the land disposal restriction treatment standards must comply with the notification requirements in §268.7(a)(5) and have a waste analysis plan on site (Call Center Monthly Report Question; August 1992; RCRA Online 13553).