(a) A very small or small quantity generator that ceases activities regulated by the hazardous waste rules but continues business operations at a particular site may inactivate the site's EPA identification number if:
- (1) All hazardous waste has been removed from the site; and
- (2) The generator has met the requirements of Env-Hw 513.04(a).
- (b) To inactivate an EPA identification number, a very small or small quantity generator shall request inactivation by completing and submitting Form HWM-3 “VSQG and SQG Inactivation/ Declassification Form” as amended February 2026.
- (c) The department shall inactivate an EPA identification number if the requirements in (a) and (b), above, are met.
- (d) A generator shall not generate, treat, store, dispose, transport, or offer a hazardous waste for transportation while the generator's EPA identification number is inactive.
(e) An EPA identification number shall remain inactive until the department receives a request from the generator to:
- (1) Reactivate the number, as specified in Env-Hw 505.03; or
- (2) Declassify the number, as specified in Env-Hw 505.04.
Source. #12347, eff 8-14-17; ss by #14280, eff 8-1-25; ss by #14525, eff 2-28-26, EXPIRES: 2-28-36