Which action should health care facilities take to obtain EPA identification numbers?

• A. File a hazardous waste permit
• B. Submit an annual report
• C. Submit a site identification form to the appropriate EPA regional administrator
• D. Participate in an EPA training program

Answer: (C)

To obtain an EPA identification number, a health care facility submits a Site Identification Form to the EPA regional administrator responsible for its location. The form provides basic details about the facility, ownership, and the types and quantities of hazardous waste generated. Once the form is reviewed, the EPA assigns an EPA ID, which the facility uses on hazardous waste manifests and other regulatory communications.

A hazardous waste permit is a separate requirement for facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste, not the method to obtain the ID. An annual (biennial) report is a subsequent regulatory requirement for reporting waste generation, not the process to get the ID. EPA training programs help with compliance understanding but do not issue ID numbers.