Hazardous Waste Manifest Training
Learn to prepare, submit, track, and correct EPA hazardous waste manifests (Form 8700-22) and use the e-Manifest system in compliance with 49 CFR 172 Subpart H.
Course Overview
This Hazardous Waste Manifest Training provides practical instruction for hazardous waste generators, transporters, and TSDF personnel on completing the EPA Manifest (Form 8700-22), navigating the e-Manifest system, resolving common discrepancies, and maintaining accurate documentation. The course emphasizes compliance with federal regulations and real-world scenarios to ensure manifests are completed and tracked correctly.
What You Will Learn
- How to complete all sections of EPA Form 8700-22 (Hazardous Waste Manifest).
- How to register for and use the e-Manifest system to create, submit, and track manifests electronically.
- How to select proper waste codes, describe waste accurately, and assign generator/transporter/TSDF information.
- How to identify and resolve common manifest discrepancies (incorrect waste codes, missing signatures, routing errors).
- Procedures for manifest corrections, voids, and obtaining proper documentation for chain-of-custody.
- Recordkeeping requirements and retention best practices to meet EPA and state regulations.
- Roles and responsibilities of generators, transporters, and TSDFs under 49 CFR 172 Subpart H.
Who Should Attend
- Hazardous Waste Generators: LQGs and SQGs, EHS staff, facility managers responsible for shipments.
- Transporters: Drivers, dispatch, and logistics personnel handling hazardous waste shipments.
- TSDF Personnel: Receiving clerks, waste handlers, compliance officers, and recordkeeping staff.
- Environmental Consultants & Compliance Officers: Auditors and advisors ensuring manifest compliance.
- Laboratory & Industrial Staff: Personnel who generate hazardous waste in labs or production.
- Regulatory Inspectors & Emergency Responders: EPA and state inspectors or responders needing manifest knowledge.
Regulatory Note: This course is aligned with federal manifest requirements in 49 CFR 172 Subpart H. State-level requirements may vary; participants should verify additional state rules that apply to manifesting and e-Manifest submissions.
- Identify key environmental regulations related to the generation, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.
- Explain the purpose and use of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest in compliance with EPA and DOT standards.
- Summarize the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in preparing and signing hazardous waste manifests.
- Describe the steps involved in properly completing and tracking a hazardous waste manifest.
- Define the importance of accurate waste classification and labeling.
- Explain the documentation and recordkeeping requirements associated with hazardous waste shipments.
- Discuss the importance of proper training and communication in preventing transportation-related incidents.
- Recognize the connection between manifest compliance and overall environmental safety and legal accountability.