Instructions and Form for Hazardous Waste Generators, Transporters and Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities to Obtain an EPA Identification Number (EPA Form 8700-12/Site Identification Form)

The instructions for the Subtitle C Site ID Form (EPA Form 8700-12) are designed to help a business determine if they are subject to requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for notifying EPA of their regulated waste activities. Also, these instructions will assist in obtaining an EPA Identification (ID) Number by completing and submitting the RCRA Subtitle C Site ID Form (EPA Form 8700-12) for initial notifications or in revising the form if required to submit a subsequent notification.

EPA consolidated all RCRA Subtitle C Reporting Instructions and Forms into one PDF. EPA is making available an excerpt of the full document (pdf)(1.48 MB) containing only the information pertinent to the RCRA Subtitle C Site Identification Form, summarized below:

• Introduction
• Notification of RCRA Subtitle C Activities (Site Identification Form)
  • Authorization
  • Introduction
  • Determining if You Must Notify
  • Filing a Notification of RCRA Subtitle C Activities Form
  • Instructions for Filling out the RCRA Subtitle C Site Identification Form and Addendums

  The entire packet containing all three forms, the Notification of RCRA Subtitle C Activities (Site Identification Form 8700-12), the Hazardous Waste Report (Biennial Report Form 8700-13A/B) and the Part A Permit Application (8700-23), is available as one PDF (2.26 MB).

  Applying for an ID Number Electronically: EPA has electronic reporting options available for the 8700-12/Site ID form in states that have opted in to using the electronic system. Please check with your state environmental agency to see if the electronic MyRCRAID system is available to you.

  For help with this form or where to send it: Please contact your state or, where appropriate, regional representative. Contact information can be found here.

  How to Look Up a Site ID Number: Use our search tool to find a site ID number for a facility.

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