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 (EPA). PCB Facility Permits list similar requirements to what is found in a hazardous waste permit.

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

Length of Permit

Normally 10 years (maximum period currently allowed by state and federal laws and regulations).

Laws, Rules and Regulations

How to Apply

Application

Fees

No fees.

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

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 will post the draft permit on its website and notify the public through a news release that it is available for public review. During the 45-day public comment period, anyone can request a public meeting or public hearing about the draft permit. When the department issues the final permit, the department will notifies the public through a news release and post the final decision and a Response to Comments on its website.

Appeal Procedures

Anyone who is adversely affected or aggrieved by the director's decision to issue, deny, suspend or revoke a permit may be entitled to pursue an appeal before the Administrative Hearing Commission. The petition must be filed with the commission within 30 days of the decision, according to the procedures outlined in 10 CSR 25-2.020 and sections 260.395.11 and 621.250, RSMo. For more information, please review the Administrative Hearing Commission's Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

Requirements

Reporting

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

  • Operating records - the owner or operator of a PCB facility shall maintain written operating records. 
  • Manifests - all shipments to or from the facility.
  • Quarterly report within 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter.
  • Annual report by July 15 of each year that covers the previous calendar year.

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

A Hazardous Waste Manifest is required for the transporting PCB waste, according to 40 C.F.R. Part 761 subpart K.

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