HHWVAR990801
Summary
SCH Number
1999098234
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
HHWVAR990801
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/20/1999
Document Description
Variance to Riverside County from hazardous waste facility requirements. The variance is limited to three-day household hazardous waste collection events. The collections provide appropriate means of disposing of hazardous waste. The variance is based on the evidence that: 1. The three time day collections will be regulated similar to permit-by-rule "temporary household hazardous waste collection facilities." 2. Only personnel trained in hazardous waste management shall handle or package hazardous waste. 3. All collected wastes will be manifested and transported by registered transporter to permitted hazardous waste recycling, treatment, storage or disposal facilities within 144 hours after each waste collection event has ended.
Contact Information
Name
Charles A. McLaughlin
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15061 (b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
1. The collection will be conducted by qualified personnel, trained in hazardous waste management and all activities will be carefully regulated by variance conditions to assure against any environmental concerns.2. The limited term of operation and rapid shipment of wastes offsite limit the potential for any risk of upset or accident. 3. All of the sites identified have been utilized in past years under variance to collect hazardous waste without any adverse or residual environmental effects. 4. Experienced contractor management will be present to respond to any unforeseeable upset or waste management incident.
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