A Research, Development and Demonstration Permit is a special permit that will allow research, development and demonstration with units that either have never been used commercially or where the permit applicants intend to refine, develop or improve performance, or demonstrate cost-efficiency of commercially demonstrated technologies or processes (providing the demonstrations are experimental and innovative). The permit outlines the facility design and operation, safety standards and closure, corrective action and financial assurance requirements. The permit also lists the type and amounts of hazardous waste the department believes is necessary to determine the effectiveness of the technology or process and its effects on human health and the environment. This permit is issued for the following purposes. 

  • Generate new information to evaluate the technical or economic feasibility of an innovative and experimental waste management technology, process, method or device.
  • Treat hazardous waste in a unit or devise made primarily from non-earth materials.
  • Treat limited quantities of waste at a scale of operation necessary to conduct the experiment.
  • Operate for a period of time necessary to adequately prove the feasibility of the technology or process.

Length of Permit

This permit is effective for up to one year and may be renewed, with department approval, up to three times. Each renewal cannot exceed one year.

Laws, Rules and Regulations

How to Apply

Applications

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Hazardous Waste Permit Applications (Part A Form 8700-23 and Part B) - EPA

Fact Sheets

Guidance Manual for Research, Development and Demonstration Permits - EPA

Fees

Non-refundable, $1,000 application fee. This fee is applied towards the permit fees for the first year of the new permit. The applicant must pay $1,000 per year the permit is to be in effect
The applicant must also reimburse the department for all reasonable costs incurred by the department during certification application review including: Engineering and Geological Review Costs; Corrective Action Oversight Costs. The applicant shall also pay the Commercial Facility inspection Fee - Based on volume of hazardous waste (metric ton) received from off-site. 

Timeline/ Process

To expedite permit issuance, the permitting authority may modify or waive the permit application and issuance requirements of RCRA, except for the financial responsibility requirements and the procedures for public participation. The department will request additional information if the application is not complete, which will delay the review process.

Public Participation

Applicants should expect to follow the procedures of 40 C.F.R. Part 124 for permit application and issuance. A draft permit will be issued with a fact sheet and offered for public review and comment. A final decision will be made after public comments are received and addressed.

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

Renewal

Any permit issued under this section may be renewed not more than three times. Each such renewal shall be for a period of not more than one year. 

Resources

If, as part of the research, the permit applicant intends to prove that the residues resulting from treatment area non-hazardous, this should also be included in the permit application.

Hazardous Waste Permitting - EPA

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