Waste Transportation
An Environmental Permitting Fact Sheet
Program Overview
This permit program, administered by the Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance, regulates activities related to the transportation of waste oil, petroleum and chemical liquids, hazardous waste, and biomedical waste. Additionally, any person acting as a contractor to contain or remove or otherwise mitigate the effects of discharge, spillage, uncontrolled loss, seepage or filtration of such substance, material, or waste must also apply for a spill contractor permit. In reviewing a permit application, the Engineering and Enforcement Division considers: the qualifications of the applicant; the nature and quantity of waste to be transported; the types and conditions of vehicles used; and the compliance history of the applicant.
Authorizing Statutes
Sections 22a-454 and 22a-208a of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS)
Regulations
Sections 22a-208a-1, 22a-209-15, and 22a-449(c)-11 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA)
Who Must Apply
Any person transporting hazardous waste regulated under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; any person in the business of transporting waste oil or petroleum or chemical liquids or hazardous waste in or through the State of Connecticut; any person transporting biomedical waste or in the business of transporting biomedical waste; or any person acting as a spill contractor in the State of Connecticut.
Exclusions from Permit
A transporter permit is not required for a generator of hazardous waste who transports (via equipment owned by the generator) a total of less than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste in a calendar month to an off-site waste facility within the State of Connecticut, providing the facility either has a permit from DEEP or is operating under interim status pursuant to the Hazardous Waste Management Regulations. See RCSA Section 22a-449(c)-11(b).
A transporter permit is not required for a generator of biomedical waste who transports his own biomedical waste from its original generation point to a central collection point pursuant to RCSA Section 22a-209-15(g)(14)(A-C).
Required Application Documents
Permit Application for Waste Transportation (DEEP-WEED-APP-400), including supporting documentation such as vehicle certification information, certificate of insurance, spill control plan and drivers information; Applicant Compliance Information (DEEP-APP-002).
Fees
The application fee for a transporter permit required under CGS Section 22a-454 is $940.00 per year, or $3760.00 for a four-year permit.
For permits to transport biomedical waste issued under CGS Section 22a-208a, the application fee is $1,750.00.
Review and Processing
Upon receipt of the application package and application fee, a preliminary review of the application is conducted for sufficiency and general consistency with applicable standards and criteria. A detailed technical review is then conducted to ensure the applicant has adequate spill control and emergency equipment, and an appropriate spill response plan.
Average Processing Time
Permit Duration
CGS Section 22a-454 provides that transporter permits may be issued for up to five years.
Biomedical waste transporters must renew permits every two years pursuant to RCSA Section 22a-209-15(g)(9)(A).
Contact Information
Waste Engineering and Enforcement Division
Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
860-424-3366
This overview is designed to answer general questions and provide basic information. You should refer to the appropriate statutes and regulations for the specific regulatory language of the different permit programs. This document should not be relied upon to determine whether or not an environmental permit is required. It is your responsibility to obtain and comply with all required permits.
Fact Sheet DEEP-WEED-FS-400
Content Last Updated May, 2017