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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Hazardous Waste Permit Applications (Part A Form 8700-23 and Part B)

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Please contact your state or, where appropriate, regional representative. Contact information can be found in Where can I obtain assistance document?

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires anyone who owns or operates a facility where hazardous waste is treated, stored, or disposed to have a permit. The permit application is divided into two parts, Part A and Part B. The Part A application is submitted on a designated form, EPA form 8700-23, and requires basic information about the facility, while the Part B application is submitted in narrative form and is often lengthy. This application is required for a federal permit to treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste under RCRA. The instructions explain the process for obtaining a RCRA hazardous waste permit and how to complete the forms for the application. The forms provide required information about a facility and:

  • the processes to be used for treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes,
  • the design capacity of such processes, and
  • the specific hazardous wastes to be handled at a facility.

Documents and Instructions

  • RCRA Hazardous Waste Part A Permit Application (Form 8700-23).
  • The valid North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for application submission.
  • Where to get help filling out the Part A form.
  • Optional RCRA Part B Application Checklist (xls)(1.36 MB) for administrative and technical evaluation of application contents for participating applicants and state permitting agencies. 

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Last updated on February 3, 2025
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