Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22)

Drafts a RCRA-compliant Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest establishing chain of custody from generation through final disposal.

Prerequisites

Generator EPA ID — 40 CFR Part 262 registration; physical site address
Transporter records — EPA ID, DOT registration, permit status per carrier
TSDF authorization — facility EPA ID, state permits confirming acceptance of waste type/quantity
Waste characterization — DOT proper shipping name, EPA waste codes (40 CFR Part 261), quantity, container count/type, hazard class, packing group
Emergency contact — 24-hour number (CHEMTREC or company line)

Output Structure

1. Generator Information

| Field | Requirement | |---|---| | Legal business name | Full legal name | | Generation site address | Physical (not mailing) | | EPA ID number | 40 CFR Part 262 | | Primary contact phone | Business hours | | 24-hour emergency contact | Required for transport incidents |

2. Transporter Information (repeat per carrier)

| Field | Requirement | |---|---| | Company legal name | As registered with EPA | | EPA ID number | 40 CFR Part 263 | | DOT registration number | 49 CFR Parts 171–180 | | Signature/date block | Custody receipt acknowledgment |

3. Designated Facility (TSDF)

| Field | Requirement | |---|---| | Facility legal name | As permitted | | EPA ID number | Current registration | | State permit numbers | DTSC or equivalent state authority | | Permitted waste types | Must align with manifest waste codes |

Verify TSDF authorization for specific waste type/quantity and LDR treatment standard compliance before designating.

4. Waste Description

| Field | Requirement | |---|---| | DOT proper shipping name | 49 CFR Part 172 | | EPA hazardous waste codes | Four-digit codes, 40 CFR Part 261 | | Quantity | Weight AND volume | | Container type and count | DOT-approved specs | | Physical/chemical form | Solid, liquid, sludge, etc. | | Hazard class / packing group | DOT classification | | Special handling | If applicable |

5. Certifications

Emergency number: CHEMTREC (1-800-424-9300) or company line
Generator certification (verbatim per 40 CFR 262.23):

I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and
accurately described above by the proper shipping name, and are classified,
packed, marked and labeled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper
condition for transport according to applicable international and national
governmental regulations. If export shipment and I am the Primary Exporter,
I certify that the contents of this consignment conform to the terms of the
attached EPA Acknowledgment of Consent.

Include waste minimization certification: volume/toxicity reduction program in place, disposal method minimizes health/environmental threats

6. Signatures & Discrepancy Reporting

Signature chain: generator representative → each transporter → receiving facility operator (each with date)

Discrepancy fields per 40 CFR 264.72 / 265.72:

[ ] Quantity variation (significant vs. non-significant)
[ ] Container damage or count mismatch
[ ] Waste type or description discrepancy
[ ] Unacceptable waste notation
[ ] Facility irregularity documentation

7. Copy Distribution

Generator retained copy
One copy per transporter
Designated facility (TSDF)
Return copy to generator as delivery/disposal proof

Guidelines

Final document must conform to EPA Uniform Manifest format (40 CFR Part 262, Subpart B)
State overlays: CA, NY, and others require state-specific forms or additional fields — check state environmental agency requirements
Multi-transporter: each carrier needs a separate signed acknowledgment block; verify current EPA and DOT credentials
LDR: confirm TSDF is authorized for applicable land disposal restriction treatment standards
Discrepancy threshold: significant quantity discrepancies trigger EPA regional office notification — flag for attorney review
Retention: generator must retain copies minimum 3 years per 40 CFR 262.40 [VERIFY against recent RCRA amendments]