WAC 173-303-250   Dangerous waste acceptance, transport, and delivery.  (1)(a) A transporter may not accept dangerous waste from a generator unless the transporter is also provided with a manifest signed in accordance with WAC 173-303-180(3), Manifest procedures.

     (b) In the case of exports other than those subject to 40 CFR subpart H part 262 (which is incorporated by reference at WAC 173-303-230(1)), a transporter may not accept such waste from a primary exporter or other person if he knows the shipment does not conform to the EPA Acknowledgment of Consent; and unless, in addition to a manifest signed by the generator as provided in this section, the transporter must also be provided with an EPA Acknowledgment of Consent which, except for shipment by rail, is attached to the manifest (or shipping paper for exports by water (bulk shipment)). For exports of hazardous waste subject to the requirements of 40 CFR subpart H part 262, a transporter may not accept hazardous waste without a tracking document that includes all information required by 40 CFR 262.84.

     (2) Before transporting a dangerous waste shipment, the transporter must sign and date the manifest, acknowledging acceptance of the dangerous waste. The transporter must return a signed copy to the generator before commencing transport.

     (3) The transporter must insure that the manifest accompanies the dangerous waste shipment.

     (4) A transporter who delivers a dangerous waste to another transporter, or to the designated facility must:

     (a) Obtain the date of delivery and the handwritten signature of that transporter or designated facility owner/operator on the manifest;

     (b) Retain one copy of the manifest in accordance with WAC 173-303-260, Transporter recordkeeping; and

     (c) Give the remaining copies of the manifest to the accepting transporter or designated facility.

     (5) The transporter must deliver the entire quantity of dangerous waste which he has accepted from a generator or a transporter to:

     (a) The designated facility listed on the manifest; or

     (b) The alternate designated facility, if the dangerous waste cannot be delivered to the designated facility because an emergency prevents delivery; or

     (c) The next designated transporter; or

     (d) The place outside the United States designated by the generator.

     (6)(a) If the dangerous waste cannot be delivered in accordance with subsection (5) of this section because of an emergency condition other than rejection of the waste by the designated facility, then the transporter must contact the generator for further directions and must revise the manifest according to the generator's instructions.

     (b) If dangerous waste is rejected by the designated facility while the transporter is on the facility's premises, then the transporter must obtain the following:

     (i) For a partial load rejection or for regulated quantities of container residues, a copy of the original manifest that includes the facility's date and signature, and the manifest tracking number of the new manifest that will accompany the shipment, and a description of the partial rejection or container residue in the discrepancy block of the original manifest. The transporter must retain a copy of this manifest in accordance with WAC 173-303-260, and give the remaining copies of the original manifest to the rejecting designated facility. If the transporter is forwarding the rejected part of the shipment or a regulated container residue to an alternate facility or returning it to the generator, the transporter must obtain a new manifest to accompany the shipment, and the new manifest must include all of the information required in WAC 173-303-370 (5)(e)(i) through (vi) or 173-303-370 (5)(f)(i) through (vi).

     (ii) For a full load rejection that will be taken back by the transporter, a copy of the original manifest that includes the rejecting facility's signature and date attesting to the rejection, the description of the rejection in the discrepancy block of the manifest, and the name, address, phone number, and identification number for the alternate facility or generator to whom the shipment must be delivered. The transporter must retain a copy of the manifest in accordance with WAC 173-303-260, and give a copy of the manifest containing this information to the rejecting designated facility. If the original manifest is not used, then the transporter must obtain a new manifest for the shipment and comply with WAC 173-303-370 (5)(e)(i) through (vi).

     (7) The requirements of subsections (3), (4), and (8) of this section do not apply to water (bulk shipment) transporters if:

     (a) The dangerous waste is delivered by water (bulk shipment) to the designated facility;

     (b) A shipping paper containing all the information required on the manifest (excluding the EPA/state identification numbers, generator certification, and signatures) accompanies the dangerous waste;

     (c) The delivering transporter obtains the date of delivery and handwritten signature of the owner or operator of the designated facility on either the manifest or the shipping paper;

     (d) The person delivering the dangerous waste to the initial water (bulk shipment) transporter obtains the date of delivery and signature of the water (bulk shipment) transporter on the manifest and forwards it to the designated facility; and

     (e) A copy of the shipping paper or manifest is retained by each water (bulk shipment) transporter in accordance with WAC 173-303-260(2).

     (8) For shipments involving rail transportation, the requirements of subsections (3), (4), and (7) of this section do not apply and the following requirements do apply.

     (a) When accepting dangerous waste from a nonrail transporter, the initial rail transporter must:

     (i) Sign and date the manifest acknowledging acceptance of the dangerous waste;

     (ii) Return a signed copy of the manifest to the nonrail transporter;

     (iii) Forward at least three copies of the manifest to:

     (A) The next nonrail transporter, if any; or

     (B) The designated facility, if the shipment is delivered to that facility by rail; or

     (C) The last rail transporter designated to handle the waste in the United States;

     (iv) Retain one copy of the manifest and rail shipping paper in accordance with WAC 173-303-260(2).

     (b) Rail transporters must ensure that a shipping paper containing all the information required on the manifest (excluding the EPA/state identification numbers, generator certification, and signatures) accompanies the dangerous waste at all times.

     (c) When delivering dangerous waste to the designated facility, a rail transporter must:

     (i) Obtain the date of delivery and handwritten signature of the owner or operator of the designated facility on the manifest or the shipping paper (if the manifest has not been received by the facility); and

     (ii) Retain a copy of the manifest or signed shipping paper in accordance with WAC 173-303-260(2).

     (d) When delivering dangerous waste to a nonrail transporter a rail transporter must:

     (i) Obtain the date of delivery and the handwritten signature of the next nonrail transporter on the manifest; and

     (ii) Retain a copy of the manifest in accordance with WAC 173-303-260(2).

     (e) Before accepting dangerous waste from a rail transporter, a nonrail transporter must sign and date the manifest and provide a copy to the rail transporter.

     (9) Transporters who transport dangerous waste out of the United States must:

     (a) Sign and date the manifest in the international shipments block to indicate the date that the shipment left the United States;

     (b) Retain one copy in accordance with WAC 173-303-260(3), Transporter recordkeeping;

     (c) Return a signed copy of the manifest to the generator; and

     (d) Give a copy of the manifest to a U.S. Customs official at the point of departure from the United States.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. 09-14-105 (Order 07-12), § 173-303-250, filed 6/30/09, effective 7/31/09. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105, 70.105D, and 15.54 RCW and RCW 70.105.007. 04-24-065 (Order 03-10), § 173-303-250, filed 11/30/04, effective 1/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. 95-22-008 (Order 94-30), § 173-303-250, filed 10/19/95, effective 11/19/95. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-250, filed 4/18/84. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW and RCW 70.95.260. 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-250, filed 2/10/82. Formerly WAC 173-302-220 and 173-302-230.]