Temporary Emergecy Perrmit to Treat Hazardous Waste by Chemical Neutralization
Summary
SCH Number
2012118232
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Temporary Emergecy Perrmit to Treat Hazardous Waste by Chemical Neutralization
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/30/2012
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 93 compressed gas cylinders containing chlorine triflouride, oxygen difluoride, and perchloryl fluoride compounds used as rocket propellant. The total weight of the rocket grade oxidizer to be neultralized is approximately 4661 lbs. The items have been in storage at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Fuels Storage Areas (Test Area 1-39) within Edwards. Treatment will be carried out by integrated Environmental Services, Inc. (IES) under the supervision of AFRL personnel. The treatment site is located on a military installation with controlled entry.
Contact Information
Name
Sam Coe
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Kern
Other Location Info
Edwards Air Force Base
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
15269(b)(c); 21080(b)(4)
Reasons for Exemption
The action is necessary to prevent an emergency.
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