06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 411, § 3

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 096-411-3 - License Application Procedures
A. Each applicant for a non-hazardous waste transporter license shall obtain the appropriate forms from the Department. The applicant shall furnish the following information to the extent applicable:
(1) the type or category of waste to be transported;
(2) a photocopy of the current vehicle registration, or serial number if the conveyance is a trailer, semi-trailer, or container;
(3) the name, address and phone number of the applicant's liability insurance carrier and the maximum dollar amount of coverage; and
(4) a disclosure statement of the applicant's history of compliance with state and federal laws and regulations relating to the handling of non-hazardous waste or any other waste type within the five years immediately preceding the application, including the following information:
(a) a listing of any civil or criminal violations, convictions, or on-going court proceedings; and
(b) a listing of administrative consent agreements or consent decrees entered into by the applicant.

Government agencies listed in Section 2(E)(3) shall not be required to submit a disclosure statement.

B. The application shall be signed by the applicant, or, if the applicant is a business, signature of an authorized officer or agent.
C. An application for a license renewal shall be submitted to the Department, at least 30 days prior to the date of expiration of the licensing period, on a form obtained from the Department.
D. Expedited licenses. In the event the Department determines that there exists an emergency which poses an immediate and significant threat to the environment, public health or safety, the Department may grant an expedited license or transfer of license in response to a written or telephonic request. All terms of this expedited license shall be specific to the emergency. The expedited license shall expire as soon as the Department determines that the emergency no longer exists.
(1) Before issuing an expedited license, the Department shall require, at a minimum, the following information to the extent applicable:
(a) the applicant's name and address;
(b) the serial and registration numbers, make and year of the conveyance to be used;
(c) the type and quantity of the waste;
(d) the nature and location of the emergency; and
(e) the location of the disposal facility to be used.
(2) In the event of an emergency requiring an expedited license occurring at a time when the Department cannot issue immediate approval, the transporter may take such actions as necessary to remedy the emergency, provided that the transporter notifies the Department and requests an expedited license as soon as possible after the event.
E.Fleet license. For transporters who operate three or more conveyances for the transport of the same category of non-hazardous waste, the Department shall provide an application which will allow for licensing of a fleet of conveyances.

06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 411, § 3