Temporary Emergency Permit for Treatment by Open Detonation, Sierra Army Depot
Summary
SCH Number
2009068342
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Temporary Emergency Permit for Treatment by Open Detonation, Sierra Army Depot
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/22/2009
Document Description
Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an emergency permit to Sierra Army Depot to treat hazardous waste munitions by open dentonation. The hazardous waste to be treated consists of six M117, 750 pound General Purpose Bombs which are exuding reactive material, sixteen 105mm and 155mm projectiles that were discovered partially buried, one damaged 20mm anti-aircraft can containing approximately 225 rounds, and one "Blue #3" sub-munition bomblet.
Contact Information
Name
Beverly Rikala
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Lassen
Other Location Info
Herlong
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
15269
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. DTSC found that a potential for an imminent and substantial endangerment to human health and the environment exists from storage of damaged munitions in proximity to a larger munitions storage area. Delay could result in explosion, fire, unsafe working conditions, and risk to employees, including severe injury and property damage. This temporary emergency permit is necessary to prevent such an emergency.
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