Emergency Permit to treat reactive wastes at the University of California, Berkeley campus
Summary
SCH Number
1999058005
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Emergency Permit to treat reactive wastes at the University of California, Berkeley campus
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/28/1999
Document Description
The (DTSC) proposes to grant an Emergency Permit in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 66720.61 to the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) to allow treatment of reactive laboratory wastes at the Evans Baseball Field area on the UCB campus. These reactive laboratory were discovered during inventory and restocking of lab materials at the Latimer Hall Building.
Contact Information
Name
Alfred Wong
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Berkeley
Counties
Alameda
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 8, Sec. 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The treatment activity is necessary to remove the reactive wastes from the chemistry laboratories at Latimer Hall to reduce the danger to student, faculty, and campus staff. The treatment must be performed onsite because the reactive waste are forbidden by the United States Department of Transportation for transport on public roads, and are unacceptable at disposal facilities without stabilization.
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