1. (a) A transporter of hazardous waste shall keep a copy of the manifest signed by the generator, himself, and the next designated transporter or the owner or operator of the designated facility for a period of three years from the date the hazardous waste was accepted by the initial transporter.
2. (b) For shipments delivered to the designated facility by water, bulk shipment, each water, bulk shipment, transporter shall retain a copy of the shipping paper containing all the information required in Subsection R315-263-20(e)(2) for a period of three years from the date the hazardous waste was accepted by the initial transporter.
3. (c) For shipments of hazardous waste by rail within the United States:
4. (1) The initial rail transporter shall keep a copy of the manifest and shipping paper with all the information required in Subsection R315-263-20(f)(2) for a period of three years from the date the hazardous waste was accepted by the initial transporter; and

5. (2) The final rail transporter shall keep a copy of the signed manifest, or the shipping paper if signed by the designated facility in lieu of the manifest, for a period of three years from the date the hazardous waste was accepted by the initial transporter.

   1. (d) A transporter who transports hazardous waste out of the United States shall keep a copy of the manifest indicating that the hazardous waste left the United States for a period of three years from the date the hazardous waste was accepted by the initial transporter.
   2. (e) The periods of retention referred to in Section R315-263-22 are extended automatically during the course of any unresolved enforcement action regarding the regulated activity or as requested by the Director.

   Note: Intermediate rail transporters are not required to keep records pursuant to these regulations.

KEY: hazardous waste

Date of Last Change: November 17, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 11, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-6-105; 19-6-106