What is an EPA ID and when is it required?

• A. An identifier used only for shipping nonhazardous waste.
• B. A general business license number.
• C. An environmental permit required for construction sites.
• D. A facility's registration number for hazardous waste generation (EPA ID).

Answer: (D)

The EPA ID is the facility’s registration number in the hazardous waste program. It is assigned to sites that generate, transport, treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste, and to facilities that receive hazardous waste shipments. This identification is required whenever hazardous waste is produced or handled, and it appears on hazardous waste manifests and related shipping documents. It’s not used for nonhazardous waste, not a general business license, and not an environmental permit for construction sites. The exact requirement can vary by state, but generally any site that generates or handles hazardous waste needs an EPA ID from the EPA or the authorized state agency.