Emergency permits are temporary permits issued in the event there is a situation that presents an immediate and significant threat to human health or the environment. The department may issue an emergency permit to a company that already has a hazardous waste permit, to allow them to treat, store or dispose of a hazardous waste not covered by their effective permit. The department may also issue an emergency permit to non-permitted companies, to allow them to temporarily treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste. The emergency permit clearly specifies the hazardous wastes the company intends to handle and how they are allowed to treat, store or dispose of the wastes.

Length of Permit

An emergency permit shall not exceed 90 days in duration. The permit may be terminated by the department director at any time without process if the director determines that termination is appropriate to protect human health and the environment.

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How to Apply

Applications

  • To apply for an emergency permit, contact the department's Waste Management Program by calling 800-361-3896 or 573-751-5401 or by emailing wmp@dnr.mo.gov. 

Fees

No fees required

Timeline/ Process

The emergency permit may be issued in writing or orally. If oral, the emergency permit shall be followed in five days by a written emergency permit. This emergency permit shall clearly specify the hazardous wastes to be received and the manner and location of their treatment, storage or disposal as well as a brief description of the action authorized and the reasons for authorizing it. The department will request additional information if the application is not complete, which will delay the review process.

Public Participation

The emergency permits shall be accompanied by a public notice that includes the name and address of the office granting the emergency authorization; name and location of the permitted facility; brief description of the wastes involved; brief description of the action authorized and duration of the emergency permit.

Administrative Hearing Commission

Anyone who is adversely affected by the director's decision to issue, deny, suspend or revoke a permit must appeal within 30 days of the decision to the Administrative Hearing Commission as provided by 621.250.3 RSMo. All appeals must be filed by petition and send to:

Administrative Hearing Commission
PO Box 1557
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-2422
Fax: 573-751-5018
Website: Administrative Hearing Commission

Requirements

Reporting

No reporting requirements.

Renewal

Not applicable.

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Environmental Emergency Response

The department’s Environmental Emergency Response (EER) staff are the department’s front line of defense against hazardous substance releases, natural or man-made disasters and threats to homeland security. EER staff fulfill the department’s duties outlined under the Missouri Spill Bill, found in Missouri Revised Statutes sections 260.500 to 260.550, RSMo. EER staff are responsible for addressing any material released to land, water or atmosphere that may impact the environment and public health. For a printable brochure about the department's various EER services, review the department's Environmental Emergency Response - PUB0338 brochure.

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