Temporary Emergency Permit to Treat Hazardous Waste by Open Burn
Summary
SCH Number
2009058033
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Temporary Emergency Permit to Treat Hazardous Waste by Open Burn
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/14/2009
Document Description
A temporary emergency Hazardous Waste Treatment Permit has been granted to Edwards Air Force Base (Edwards) to treat hazardous waste by open burn. The hazardous waste to be treated consists of 21 items (rocket motors and samples) containing approximately 76,880 pounds of excess research and development (R&D) rocket propellant. The three largest items contain 21,250 pounds of propellant each. The items have been in storage at Edwards. Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) personnel will carry out treatment of the items.
Contact Information
Name
Beverly Rikala
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Other Location Info
Edwars Air Force Base
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Due to the condition of the items, the EOD has determined that the items must be treated onsite. Delay could result in an accident or sever injury.
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