Temporary Emergency Permit for Treatment by Detonation, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Summary
SCH Number
2014038103
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Temporary Emergency Permit for Treatment by Detonation, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/13/2014
Document Description
The Department of Toxic Susstances Control has issued an Emergency Permit to MCAS Miramar to treat hazardous waste by open detonation. The item to be treated is one (1) 60 mm heavy explosive mortar. The item was recovered on March 8, 2014 by MCAS Miramar Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) personnel at 900 Fiesta Island Dr. in San Deigo. MCAS Miramar EOD personnel have determined that the item is considered unsafe for further shipment and continued storage.
The Emergency Permit is effective from March 13, 2014 through March 20, 2014. Treatment is tentatively scheduled to occur on March 13th. The treatment activities will be conducted by qualified EOD personnel from MCAS Miramar. The detonation will be performed on the MCAS Miramar Explosive Ordinance Disposal Range.
Contact Information
Name
Sam Coe
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego
Other Location Info
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS Miramar)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed detonation will be performed in a manner that minimizes potential environmental effects or impacts by implementing the following controls:
* Treatment will be performed on the MCAS Miramar Explasive Ordinance Disposal Range. The range is a secure fenced-off facility located and designed for this use.
* Only Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) trained specialists will be handling the material.
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