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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Do I need a state or federal identification number? ;. I don't generate hazardous waste, just garbage. Do I still need an ID#? If you generate, transport or handle federal RCRA hazardous waste greater than 100 kg No. Only generators of hazardous waste are (27 gallons or 220 pounds) per month, you required to obtain an EPA ID#. must obtain a U.S.EPA ID#,even if you also generate, transport or handle non-RCRA 5.My business has twoID#s,one for generator status, wastes. The U.S.EPA ID#is.tequired when and one for my storage permit. I'm not sure which a business has both RCRA and non-RCRA one to use when the regulators call? hazardous waste. If you generate,transport,or handle ONLY non-RCRA,or less than 100kg You should have only ONE EPA ID# for of RCRA waste, you only need a state ID#. any and all hazardous waste activity at your You should have only ONE ID#, either from business, even if you have multiple activi- the state or the federal agency, for each spe- ties. Please notify DTSC,or U.S.EPA if you ci£ic site where waste is managed. have RCRA waste,of this situation immedi- ately so that one of your numbers can be 2. Is there a fee charged for obtaining an EPA ID canceled.The agencies will determine which number? number to keep. There is currently no fee for obtaining an EPA 6. I am selling my business in Los Angeles and ID number, however, in California, recent opening a new shop in Chico. Can I use the same EPA legislation requires the Department to collect ID#for my business in the new location? an annual EPA ID Verification fee. This fee is on a sliding scale based on the number of No. You will have to apply for a new EPA employees in the entire organization. If you ID#from DTSC or U.S.EPA before you open employ less than 50 employees,there is no fee. your business in the new location. The EPA ID#is specific to the business at the location 3. What is the meaning of the different types of EPA to which it was assigned. If the business ID#s,and which one is correct for me? relocates, it will need to reapply for a new EPA ID#and cancel the old number. The old The EPA ID#consists of two or three letters, number will remain inactive and will not be followed by ten or nine numbers,respectively. reassigned to any new business moving into An ID# with the letters CAD, CAT, CAP or the old location. The same would apply if the CA is issued by U.S.EPA. An ID#that begins business changed ownership. The new owner with CAL or CAC is issued by DTSC. The should obtain a new EPA ID#. Transporters CAC or CAP number is a temporary number are the only businesses that can keep their valid for a 90 day period. If you will be EPA ID numbers when they move. managing or generating hazardous waste regu- larly, you need to contact DTSC or U.S.EPA 7. I am a small business that generates used oil. My and receive a permanent ID#. There are other oil is picked up by a recycling company on a milk run. ID#s issued by DTSC for special circum- Do I still need an EPA 1D# even though the trans- stances. CAS is for emergency response by porter uses their number on the manifest? government agencies. CAH is for Household Hazardous Waste collection events. CAE is Yes. Although your EPA ID#is not used for natural disasters. CAX numbers, are no on the manifest in this circumstance, it is longer valid and you need to notify DTSC still recorded on the receipt prepared by and obtain a new number. the transporter. The EPA ID#also serves