The Hazardous Waste Management Unit of the Waste and Hazardous Materials
Division (WHMD), within the Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), has responsibility for issuing
hazardous waste limited storage facility operating licenses under the authority
of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The purpose of this
permit is to protect public health and the environment.
A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL:
Hazardous Waste Limited Storage Facility Operating License
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Part 111,
Hazardous Waste Management, Natural Resources and Environmental
Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended
C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:
Michigan Administration Code, Rules Administered
by MDEQ, WHMD
Hazardous Waste Management (R 299.9101 -
299.11107)
D. MICHIGAN
BUSINESS ONE STOP:
The Michigan Business One Stop (One Stop) www.michigan.gov/business
is a tool designed to allow businesses to interact with the State of Michigan. The tool
offers:
- a set of screening questions based upon your business
sector to identify permits, licenses and registrations that may be
required to do business in Michigan.
- an option to pay fees online. For many
programs, you can pay your business license fee in One
Stop through use of an online form and shopping cart.
- many online permit applications and renewals. When
starting a new business and registering in One Stop, you will need to
identify a business sector (also known as a NAICS Code). You can find
your code at www.naics.com,
select "Code Search." After entering this
code in One Stop and answering some screening questions,
links to relevant permit applications will automatically be available in
your newly created workspace. One benefit of accessing applications
through One Stop is that you will receive status messages
throughout the application process.
Using the One Stop provides many benefits to businesses in Michigan. By conducting your business
through One Stop you can organize your State of Michigan transactions in one place. If you
ever need assistance with One Stop, then you can contact the Customer Assistance Center
at 877-766-1779; they are open from 7 am to 6 pm. One Stop is a
valuable tool that offers many benefits to business. We hope you give it a try.
E. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:
1.
Applicability (activities that require the permit)
Prior to constructing and operating a hazardous waste limited storage
facility in Michigan,
a person must have a hazardous waste limited storage facility operating
license. A limited storage facility means a storage facility that meets all the
following conditions (Section 324.11103(7)):
- Maximum storage capacity does not
exceed 25,000 gallons of hazardous waste
- Storage occurs only in tanks or
containers
- Stores not more than 200 containers onsite
that have capacity of 55 gallons or less
- Stores hazardous waste onsite for no
more than 90 days
- Receives no waste from a treatment,
storage, or disposal facility
2.
Pre-Application Requirements
- Specific design,
performance, and construction quality assurance requirements
- Company must manage its
hazardous waste in compliance with Part 111 and its administrative rules
3.
Application Submission Requirements
May be found in Section 324.11122(2) and R 299.9508 and include, but is not
limited to the following items:
- Application Form for
Construction Permits and Operating Licenses, MDEQ form number EQP5111
- Detailed engineering design
plans and specifications
- Proof of a secured trust
fund or other financial instrument to cover the cost of closure and
post-closure
- Pollution liability
insurance covering releases of hazardous waste
- Environmental monitoring
program
4.
Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
- Applicant meets with WHMD,
Hazardous Waste Management Unit staff to review the limited storage
facility licensing process and receives MDEQ staff administrative and
technical advice on how to prepare an approvable application.
- Applicant submits
application to WHMD, Hazardous Waste Management Unit.
- Within 140 days of receipt
of a complete limited storage facility operating license application, MDEQ must conduct a site inspection and make a final decision on the operating
license.
5.
Operational Requirements
Licensee must comply with all applicable rules and regulations and
stipulations set forth in the license
6.
Fees
$500
7.
Appeal Process
- Administrative appeal
pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, 1969 PA 306, as amended
8.
Public Input Opportunities
Formal procedures are established for public participation in the limited
storage facility operating license process. The public is notified about the
project before the application is submitted to the MDEQ. Through newspaper and
radio advertising, the applicant notifies the public of the pending
application, and the applicant also conducts a pre-application informational
meeting. Once the application is received by the MDEQ, a mailing list is
developed to keep interested persons informed of significant actions during the
permitting process. The MDEQ also uses newspaper and radio advertising and the
Internet to keep the public informed and to announce public input
opportunities. While public input is sought throughout the review process, a
formal public participation process is initiated for the draft license or
denial: the MDEQ conducts a public hearing and accepts written comments for at
least 45 days. The final decision maker in this process is the Chief of the
WHMD.
F. ADMINISTERING AGENCY:
Waste and Hazardous Materials Division, Hazardous Waste Management Unit,
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 30241, Lansing, Michigan
48909-7741
- Program Phone: 517-373-9875
- Environmental Assistance
Center: 1-800-662-9278,
e-mail: deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov
Creation/Revision Date:
October
2010
