R315-262-56. Exports of Hazardous Waste -- Annual Reports

  (a) Primary exporters of hazardous waste shall file with the Administrator no later than March 1 of each year, a report summarizing the types, quantities, frequency, and ultimate destination of all hazardous waste exported during the previous calendar year. Such reports shall include the following:

  (1) The EPA identification number, name, and mailing and site address of the exporter;

  (2) The calendar year covered by the report;

  (3) The name and site address of each consignee;

  (4) By consignee, for each hazardous waste exported, a description of the hazardous waste, the EPA hazardous waste number, from Sections R315-261-20 through 24 and R315-261-30 through 35, DOT hazard class, the name and US EPA ID number, where applicable, for each transporter used, the total amount of waste shipped and number of shipments pursuant to each notification;

  (5) Except for hazardous waste produced by exporters of greater than 100 kg but less than 1000 kg in a calendar month, unless provided pursuant to Section R315-262-41, in even numbered years:

  (i) A description of the efforts undertaken during the year to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste generated; and

  (ii) A description of the changes in volume and toxicity of waste actually achieved during the year in comparison to previous years to the extent such information is available for years prior to 1984.

  (6) A certification signed by the primary exporter which states: I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this and all attached documents, and that based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the submitted information is true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.

  (b) Annual reports submitted by mail should be sent to the following mailing address: Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of Federal Activities, International Compliance Assurance Division (2254A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Hand-delivered reports should be sent to: Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of Federal Activities, International Compliance Assurance Division, Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios Bldg., Room 6144, 12th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20004.