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    Apply for a Residual Waste General Permit

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    Overview

    Residual waste general permits allow people to process or use waste in certain areas or statewide. The waste needs to look and act similarly. The fees are:

    • General permit: $2,000
    • Registration: $250
    • Determination of applicability: $500

    Additional resources:

    • List of Residual Waste Beneficial Use
    • Residual Waste General Permits
    • Residual Waste Permit Forms
    • Waste Oil Notification Requirement

    Permit forms for beneficial use

    • Application Checklists 0210-PM-PIO0001
    • General Information Form for a Residual or Municipal Waste General Permit 4700-PM-CEE001​
    • Form 27R - Acceptance of General Permit Conditions 2540-PM-BWM0145
    • Form D - Environmental Assessment 2540-PM-BWM0172
    • Form G (A) - Air Resource Protection 2540-FM-BWM0391a
    • Form G (B) - Non Methane Organic Compounds (NMOC) Emissions Estimate 2540- FM-BWM0391b
    • Form L - Contingency Plan 2540-PM-BWM0384
    • Form 5R - Map Requirements Residual, Waste Facilities (not applicable for mobile units) 2540-PM-BWM0363
    • Form 12R - Operation Plan (Phase II) 2540-PM-BWM0081
    • Form 19R - Certification of Facility Construction Activities 2540-PM-BWM0377
    • Form 23R - Control Plans 2540-PM-BWM0392
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