(a) No person shall construct, substantially alter, or operate any hazardous waste treatment or disposal facility or site, nor shall any person store, treat, or dispose of any hazardous waste without first obtaining a permit from the Division of Environmental Quality for the facility, site, or activity.
(b) Persons who construct, substantially alter, or operate a facility which generates hazardous waste shall be subject to the reporting requirements of this subchapter but shall not be required to obtain a permit under this subchapter unless such person also stores, treats, or disposes of hazardous waste.