(a) A very small or small quantity generator that ceases business operations at a particular site shall:
- (1) Meet the requirements of Env-Hw 513.04(a), which includes removing all hazardous waste from the site; and
- (2) Notify the department within 30 days after meeting the requirements in (a)(1), above, by completing and submitting Form HWM-3 “VSQG and SQG Inactivation/Declassification Form” as amended February 2026, which shall serve as a request for declassification of the generator’s EPA identification number.
(b) 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 request declassification of the site’s EPA identification number if:
- (1) All hazardous waste has been removed from the site; and
- (2) The very small or small quantity generator has met the requirements of Env-Hw 513.04(a).
- (c) For purposes of (b), above, a very small or small quantity generator shall request declassification by completing and submitting Form HWM-3 “VSQG and SQG Inactivation/Declassification Form” as amended February 2026.
- (d) The department shall declassify an EPA identification number if the applicable requirements in (a) through (c), above, are met.
- (e) If a generator with a declassified EPA identification number intends to resume activities regulated by the hazardous waste rules, the generator shall notify the department prior to engaging in any regulated activities by completing and submitting Form HWM-2 “RCRA C Site Identification Form” as amended August 2025, in accordance with Env-Hw 504.02, including the non-refundable fee of $150 required in Env-Hw 504.02(f).
- (f) A large quantity generator that ceases business operations or ceases activities regulated by the hazardous waste rules shall be subject to the conditions for exemption for closure, including notification requirements, in Env-Hw 513.05.
Source. #12347, eff 8-14-17; ss by #14280, eff 8-1-25; ss by #14525, eff 2-28-26, EXPIRES: 2-28-36