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Used Oil Permitting
All companies handling used oil must either obtain a permit or be registered. A permit is needed to operate as an off-specification used-oil fuel burner, processor or re-refiner, transporter, or transfer facility. Registration is required for people or companies acting as used-oil collection centers or fuel marketers. Permit and registration requirements are detailed in Used…
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Solid Waste Permitting
A Utah solid waste permit overview. Businesses may only dispose of or incinerate solid waste at permitted facilities in compliance with Utah’s Solid Waste Rules. Non-hazardous solid waste generally consists of municipal garbage, industrial waste, or construction/demolition debris. New and expanding disposal sites, including on-site industrial facilities, must obtain permits, and all facilities are subject…
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Radiation Control Permitting
Utah’s Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) facilitates Radiation Control Permitting. Most companies or individuals who handle radioactive materials must be licensed or registered with the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. The Division is responsible for environmental monitoring and radon study, uranium mill tailings and low-level waste management, materials licensing and…
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Water Quality Permitting
Facilities that produce, treat, dispose of or otherwise discharge waste water may need permits from the Division of Water Quality. The Environmental Protection Agency has delegated authority to Utah to administer its own water quality regulatory programs which EPA still runs in many other states. Necessary Permits Surface Water Discharge Permits Discharging waste water to…
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Underground Storage Tank Permits
Underground storage tank owners and operators must register all tanks with the Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation. Petroleum tanks must have a Certificate of Compliance. Permanent tank closure requires prior Closure Plan approval. Companies installing new tanks must have an installation permit. Certification also is required for individuals who work on underground storage…
