What happens if a hazardous waste shipment is exported and subsequently returned to the United States?
If a waste shipment is returned to the United States, the exporter should contact the implementing agency about the time-frame during which he should file an Exception Report. Annual Reports Q: Is an Annual Report required for exporters that do not ship any hazardous waste during a calendar year? A: The Annual Report only needs to be submitted if hazardous waste was exported during the previous year. Q: At what time is a waste considered exported for the purposes of filling out the annual report? A: A waste is “exported” when it leaves the United States, not when the manifest is initiated. For example, if an exporter signs a manifest in 1997 for a waste to be exported, but the waste does not leave the country until 1998, the shipment would be reported on the 1998 annual report which is due on March 1, 1999. Other Requirements Q: Are exporters of hazardous waste subject to land disposal restrictions (LDR)? A: The requirements of Part 268 are applicable to all hazardous wastes (ยง268.1(b)
