Governing Law and Regulations
Regulatory Agency
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See national section for basic information and federal regulations.
Comparison: State vs. Federal
• Rules. Kansas has incorporated by reference the federal land treatment facility rules. In addition, owners and operators of hazardous waste land treatment facilities must comply with additional permit application requirements and pay several state facility fees, including one for off-site treatment of hazardous waste.
• Administration and enforcement. KDHE's Bureau of Waste Management administers and enforces the land treatment facility requirements in Kansas.
State Requirements
FACILITY PERMIT STANDARDS
Kansas's permit requirements for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) include the federal requirements plus the state's additional rules in connection with a permit application disclosure statement, notification on the facility's deed, restrictive covenants, and easements. For more information regarding these state requirements, see the state section TSDF PERMITS.
FACILITY FEES
Owners and operators of hazardous waste land treatment facilities in Kansas are subject to state facility fees. Kansas has several facility fees, including an annual monitoring fee. See the state section TSDF PERMITS for more information about Kansas's facility fees.