Emergency Permit for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDFFP) to Burn Seized Illegal Fireworks
Summary
SCH Number
2008048175
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Emergency Permit for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDFFP) to Burn Seized Illegal Fireworks
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/10/2008
Document Description
On March 27, 2008, DTSC received a request from the CDFFP for an emergency permit for the destruction of seized fireworks. The treatment and destruction of the seized fireworks will take place on the facility of, and with the cooperation of, and technical assistance of, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad and other local emergency response agencies. From April 8, 2008 to July 6, 2008, the CDFFP is authorized to destroy the current inventory of approximately 40,000 pounds of illegal fireworks by burning the items in two contained treatment units. The CDFFP is also authorized to destroy additional illegal fireworks seized during the effective period of this emergency permit.
Contact Information
Name
Jan Smith
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Bernardino
Counties
San Bernardino
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
DTSC determined that, for public safety reasons and to minimize exposure of t he public to the illegal fireworks, it is necessary to destroy the illegal fireworks within a short time frame rather than allowing them to be stored indefinitely.
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