Companies that want to commercially treat, store or dispose of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and PCB items in Missouri are required to get a PCB Facility Permit. The company is also required to get a separate Toxic Substance Control Act approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. PCB Facility Permits list similar requirements to what is found in a hazardous waste permit and are also normally effective for 10 years.

There are several Approved Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Commercial Storage and Disposal Facilities located across the United States; however, no permitted facilities in Missouri.

Length of Permit

The length of permit can last as long as 10 years.

Laws, Rules and Regulations

How to Apply

Applications

Fact Sheets

Fees

No fees.

Timeline/ Process

No specific timeline is required to issue or deny this permit. The department will request additional information if the application is not complete, which will delay the review process.

Public Participation

The department posts the draft permit on its website for public review and 45-day public comment period. Public meeting or hearing may be granted upon request. The department will issue a news release for the draft and final permits that contain active land disposal of hazardous waste.

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

Facilities that obtain a PCB permit are required to submit and maintain varies reports, including the following.

  • Manifests - all shipments to or from the facility.
  • Annual report by July 15 of each year that covers the previous calendar year.
  • Quarterly report that includes the following information within 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter.
    • Name, address and phone number of the facility.
    • Name of which quarter and year you are reporting.
    • Summary of total quantity of PCB material and PCB units received during the quarter. 
    • Summary of the total quantity of PCB material and PCB units treated on-site and method of treatment.
    • Summary of the total quantity of PCB material and PCB units transferred to other treatment, storage or disposal facilities.
    • Summary of the total quantity of PCB material and PCB units retained at the facility at the end of the reporting quarter.
    • In chronological order, a copy of each PCB manifest received during the reporting quarter.
    • In chronological order, all completed manifests used for off-site shipments during that calendar quarter.
    • Certification with original signature of the owner or operator.
  • Operating records - the owner or operator of a PCB facility shall maintain written operating records. 

Learn more about 40 C.F.R. Part 761 Subpart K – PCB Waste Disposal Records and Reports on EPA’s website. 

Renewal

This permit may be reissued, with the department and EPA approval, for as long as necessary.

Resources

Facilities that would like to apply for a PCB permit, will also need to obtain an Identification Number from the Environmental Protection Agency.

A Hazardous Waste Manifest is required for the transportation of PCB waste in accordance with 40 C.F.R. Part 761 subpart K.

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