Missouri Department of Natural Resources fact sheet
Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director: Dru Buntin
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In Missouri’s active business climate, it is not unusual for firms to change ownership. We at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources are made aware of scores of ownership changes each year. It is often the case that environmental permits held by the seller may be directly transferred to the buyer without going through the entire permitting process again. However, since ownership change is not a routine occurrence for most companies, there are not many people familiar with the procedures for transferring ownership of environmental permits. This publication is to help the buyer and seller answer many of the initial questions and smooth the overall transfer process.

Specifically, this publication will give information and guidance on which permits can be transferred, the nature of information required, public notice requirements, forms, fees, timing and who to contact. This publication is not intended to replace personal contact with the department, but it will help buyers and sellers early in the process with the information needed to assure continuity of environmental permits.

The publication is set up as a series of tables, each table covering the permits or registrations of a program within the department that can be transferred. Forms that are available online will have the appropriate web page citation noted on the tables. Forms not available online can be obtained by contacting the program listed on the table. Again, we urge you to contact the appropriate programs for specific details on permit transfer. When you contact them, have the existing permit numbers on hand to allow ready reference.

Call the department for basic information about permitting. If you need multiple permits, you may contact the department at 800-361-4827 to assist in arranging a one-stop pre-application meeting. For a map and list of the department’s regional offices is available online or contact the Division of Environmental Quality at 800-361-4827.

Permits are a necessary part of the environmental business because it is your first and best opportunity at assuring environmental protection and compliance. It is the department’s goal to make the permitting process as timely, protective and cost effective as possible. If you have suggestions as to how improvements can be made we would certainly like to hear from you.

Good luck in your business and environmental endeavors.

Permit Transfer Requirement Tables

Air Permits

Transfer Requirements Construction Permit Operating Permit Open Burning Permit
Permit Transferable Yes Yes No
Forms and Other information Required Letter of Notification Letter of Notification  
Inspection Required No No  
Public Participation Required No No  
Fees Required No No  
Transfer Time Frame Upon receipt of complete transfer information Upon receipt of complete transfer information  
Regulation or Law 10 CSR 10-6.060 10 CSR 10-6.065  
Program Contact Construction Permit Unit: 573-751-4817 Operating Permit Unit: 573-751-4817 Local Regional Office
For More Information Air Construction Permits Air Operating Permits Open Burning

 

Dam and Safety Permits

Transfer Requirements Dam and Reservoir Safety Permits
Permit Transferable Yes
Forms and Other information Required Letter of Notification requested
Inspection Required No
Public Participation Required No
Fees Required No
Transfer Time Frame Immediately upon receipt of request to transfer from the seller to the buyer.
Regulation or Law 10 CSR 22-2.090
Program Contact Dame and Reservoir Safety: 573-368-2175
For More Information Dam and Reservoir Safety Permitting

Hazardous Waste-Related Permits

Transfer Requirements Hazardous Waste Management Facility PCB Facility Permit Hazardous Waste Generator Registration Hazardous Waste Transporter License
Permit Transferable Yes Yes Yes No
Forms and Other information Required  
Inspection Required No No No  
Public Participation Required Facility must notify individuals on the facility mailing list. Facility must notify individuals on the facility mailing list. No  
Fees Required No No $100 registration fee for new registrations or reactivation  
Transfer Time Frame 90 days before change 90 days before change Seven days  
Regulation or Law 10 CSR 25-7.270
40 CFR 270.40		 10 CSR 25-7.270
40 CFR 270.40		 10 CSR 25-5.262  
Program Contact Engineering Unit: 573-751-5401 Engineering Unit: 573-751-5401 C&E Unit: 573-751-5401  
Notes Class 1 permit modification with prior director approval Class 1 permit modification with prior director approval    
For More Information Hazardous Waste-Related Permits Hazardous Waste-Related Permits Hazardous Waste Generator Registration Hazardous Waste Transporter License

Solid Waste-Related Permits

Transfer Requirements Solid Waste Disposal Area Permit Solid Waste Processing Facility Permit Infectious Waste Processing Facility Permit Scrap Tire Processing Facility Permit Scrap Tire Hauler Permit
Permit Transferable Yes Yes Yes No No
Forms and Other information Required
  • Information on transfer of ownership
  • Violation Disclosure Statement
  • Updated Operation and Design Plans
  • Financial Assurance Instrument
  • Information on transfer of ownership
  • Violation Disclosure Statement
  • Updated Operation and Design Plans
  • Information on transfer of ownership
  • Violation Disclosure Statement
  • Updated Operation and Design Plans
    
Inspection Required No No No    
Public Participation Required No No No    
Fees Required No No No    
Transfer Time Frame 6 months 6 months 6 months    
Regulation or Law Section 260.205.17, RSMo Section 260.205.17, RSMo Section 260.205.17, RSMo    
Program Contact Engineering Unit: 573-751-5401 Engineering Unit: 573-751-5401 Engineering Unit: 573-751-5401 C&E Unit: 573-751-5401 MoDOT, Motor Carrier Services Unit: 573-751-3358
For More Information Solid Waste Landfill Permits Solid Waste Processing Facility Permits Infectious (Hazardous) Waste Transporter License Scrap Tire Processing Facility Permit Scrap Tire Hauler Permit

Water Pollution-Related Permits

Transfer Requirements Wastewater General Permit Wastewater Construction Permit Wastewater Operating Permit 404/ 401 Certification
Permit Transferable Yes
(MORA and MOR100 are not transferable)		 Yes Yes  
Forms and Other information Required  
Inspection Required No No No  
Public Participation Required No No No  
Fees Required Yes Yes Yes  
Transfer Time Frame Less than one month Less than one month Less than one month  
Regulation or Law Section 644.051.9, RSMo Section 644.051.9, RSMo Section 644.051.9, RSMo  
Program Contact Local Regional Office Engineering Section: 573-751-1300 Operating Permits Section: 573-751-1300 Operating Permits Section: 573-751-1300
For More Information Wastewater Permits, Stormwater Permits

Wastewater Construction Permits

 Wastewater Permits, Stormwater Permits Section 401 Water Quality Certification

Nothing in this document may be used to implement any enforcement action or levy any penalty unless promulgated by rule under chapter 536 or authorized by statute.

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