HWGI rule - Summary of important points
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement (HWGI) rule has been in effect since May 30, 2017. Regardless of generator status designation, there are some important tasks generators must complete. Here is a summary of the most important of those requirements. · Episodic events – Generators can exceed their designated generator status threshold once per year. Additionally, they can petition for an additional “unplanned” event within the same year. Generators must have an EPA ID and advise the EPA at least 30 days prior to the event. In the case of an “unplanned” emergency, the generator must advise the EPA with 72 hours. (§262 subpart L ) · Re-notification – SQGs are required to re-notify of waste activities using Form 8700-12 every four years starting in 2021. LQGs continue current system of re-notification as part of its biennial reporting requirement. (§262.18(d) ) · Pre-transport marking & labeling – Gener