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Dangerous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility - Permit ModificationWhat is the Purpose of this Permit?To modify an existing Dangerous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility Permit, protect human health and the environment and ensure the facility knows what is required to comply with the dangerous waste regulations.What Activities Require this Permit?Any modification or change to your existing Dangerous Waste Permit. Examples are:
Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?There is no specific application for a permit modification request. The facility must submit a written letter in hard copy and electronic format to request a modification. The following information must be in the letter:
Is the Decision on my Permit Dependent on Anything Besides the Information in my Application?Yes, if you are applying for a significant expansion.
How Long Will it Take to Review my Application?It typically takes one to three months to review the modification request. A review can take longer depending on the complexity and class of the modification request and availability of the Department of Ecology staff. Review time for unusual permit modification requests are determined on a case-by-case basis.Where do I Submit my Application?Submit all information to the Department of Ecology at the address below.What is the Appeal Process for the Permit?You have a right to appeal this permit to the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) within 30 days of the date of receipt of this permit. The appeal process is governed by Chapter 43.21B RCW and Chapter 371-08 WAC. “Date of receipt” is defined in RCW 43.21B.001(2).You must also comply with other applicable requirements in Chapter 43.21B RCW and Chapter 371-08 WAC. Read the Pollution Control Board’s Appeal Process web page for more details. Permit Timeliness ResultsPermit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2018-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf. All permits submitted for reporting were entered into this Regulatory Handbook. Here are the results of the performance data: Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)Average number of days from Receipt to Complete: 37 Maximum number of days from Receipt to Complete: 65 Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition) Average number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 4 Maximum number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 7 (Summary results based on 2 submittals in 2020) Where can I get permitting assistance?Web page URL:https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Dangerous-waste-permits Subject matter expert phone: See notes/comments for link to contacts. Statewide Contact:Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program Headquarters 300 Desmond Drive PO Box 47600 Olympia, WA 98504-7600 Telephone: (360) 407-6700 Fax: (360) 407-6715 Website: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Our-Programs/Hazardous-Waste-Toxics-Reduction * Permit information last updated 4/23/2020 [v2] |
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