40 C.F.R. § 279.51
Notification.
Cite as 40 C.F.R. § 279.51 (2026)
(a) Identification numbers. Used oil processors and re-refiners who have not previously complied with the notification requirements of RCRA section 3010 must comply with these requirements and obtain an EPA identification number. (b) Mechanics of notification. A used oil processor or re-refiner who has not received an EPA identification number may obtain one by notifying the Regional Administrator of their used oil activity by submitting either: (1) A completed EPA Form 8700-12 (To obtain EPA Form 8700-12 call RCRA/Superfund Hotline at 1-800-424-9346 or 703-920-9810); or (2) A letter requesting an EPA identification number. Call RCRA/Superfund Hotline to determine where to send a letter requesting an EPA identification number. The letter should include the following information: (i) Processor or re-refiner company name; (ii) Owner of the processor or re-refiner company; (iii) Mailing address for the processor or re-refiner; (iv) Name and telephone number for the processor or re-refiner point of contact; (v) Type of used oil activity ( i.e. , process only, process and re-refine); (vi) Location of the processor or re-refiner facility. [57 FR 41612, Sept. 10, 1992, as amended at 58 FR 33342, June 17, 1993]