Temporary Emergency Permit to Detonate 750 Pound Bomb, Searies Valley, San Bernardino Coutny
Summary
SCH Number
2007058458
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Temporary Emergency Permit to Detonate 750 Pound Bomb, Searies Valley, San Bernardino Coutny
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/31/2007
Document Description
A temporary emergency Hazardous Waste Treatment Permit has been granted to the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake (China Lake) to treat by detonation one unexploded WWII era bomb. The bomb is a M117 General Purpose 750 pound bomb containing 400 to 500 pounds of explosive. It was found in a remote area of the Searles Valley approximately one-half mile outside the boundary of the China Lake South Range, five miles east southeast of the Trona Pinnacies Recreation Area and ten miles southeast of Westend.
Contact Information
Name
Beverly Rikala
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
15269(b)(c), 21080(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Due to the age and condition of the bomb, the EOD cannot certify that it can be safely moved, therefere it must be destroyed in place.
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