Temporary Emergency Permit to Treat Hazardous Waste by Chemical Neutralization
Summary
SCH Number
2009128049
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Temporary Emergency Permit to Treat Hazardous Waste by Chemical Neutralization
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/8/2009
Document Description
A temporary emergency Hazardous Waste Treatment Permit has been granted to Edwards Air Force Base (Edwards) to treat hazardous waste by chemical neutralization. The hazardous waste to be treated consists of 45 compressed gas cylinders containing chlorine trifluoride, oxygen difiuoride, and perchloryl fluoride compounds used as rocket propellant. The largest items contain 1130 pounds of propellant each. Total weight of the items is 18,418 pounds. The items have been in storage at Edwards.
Contact Information
Name
Beverly Rikala
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Kern
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
15269(b),(c)- 21080(b)(4)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Due to the condition of the items, the AFRL has determined that the items mst be treated onsite. Delay could result in an accident or severe injury.
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