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Alaska Hazardous Waste Permit (18-AK-b)

Information current as of 2022
In Alaska, a developer may need a permit from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) if generating or transporting hazardous waste. Alaska Stat. § 46.03.302; 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq. The ADEC defers to the federal regulations on the management of hazardous waste. Alaska adopts the federal EPA definition of hazardous waste given in 40 C.F.R. § 261.3. Alaska Stat. § 46.03.2.99. In the event a project is merely generating hazardous waste but is not treating, storing, disposing, or transporting the hazardous waste, then only a manifest is required. If the project must treat, store, dispose or transport hazardous waste, then the developer must apply for a hazardous waste permit. A Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22) is also used when a project transports the hazardous waste. The ADEC reviews the application materials and keeps a public record of the application and any associated documents. Generally, the main point of contact for hazardous waste issues is the EPA’s Region 10 Office.



Hazardous Waste Permit Process


18-AK-b.1 - Will the project treat, store, dispose or transport hazardous waste?

A Hazardous Waste Permit is not required for the generation of hazardous waste. A permit is only required for facilities treating, storing or disposing of hazardous waste.

For a comprehensive definition of hazardous waste, see 40 C.F.R. § 261.3.

For more information on how to obtain a hazardous waste permit, see the EPA’s Guide to Hazardous Waste Permitting Process.

18-AK-b.2 - Report or Manifest

Pursuant to Alaska Stat. § 46.03.305, anyone who generates hazardous waste must submit a report or manifest with ADEC.

18-AK-b.3 - Hazardous Waste Permit Application

A developer may not treat, transport, store, or dispose of a hazardous waste without a permit from ADEC. Alaska Stat. § 46.03.302. Alaska defers to the federal hazardous waste program, so the EPA forms will satisfy Alaska's requirements under Alaska Stat. § 46.03.302.

More information on obtaining a hazardous waste permit can be found on EPA’s Guide to Hazardous Waste Permitting Process webpage.

18-AK-b.4 - Will the project transport hazardous waste?

The transport of hazardous waste in Alaska must be accompanied by the a uniform hazardous waste manifest. Alaska Stat. § 46.03.308.

More information on the manifest can be found at EPA’s website.

18-AK-b.5 - Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Federal regulations require generators and transporters of hazardous waste to use the uniform hazardous waste manifest (EPA Form 8700-22) and, if necessary, the continuation sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) for both interstate and intrastate transportation.

18-AK-b.6 - Review application materials

The ADEC reviews the application materials to ensure that all of the statutes requirements have been met and may impose terms and conditions that mitigate any potential damages the hazardous waste may cause.

18-AK-b.7 - Post public notice

Special exceptions may be made to publication of permits under Alaska Stat. § 46.03.311. If the commissioner is satisfied that trade secrets must be protected, then the record, report, permit, application or information is confidential. Otherwise the permit and associated documents become a part of the public record.


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Hazardous Waste Permitting Contact 907.269.7802 Visit Website



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