Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Tessera Global Services, INC.
Summary
SCH Number
2014068155
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Tessera Global Services, INC.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/11/2014
Document Description
DTSC has issued an emergency permit to Tessera Global Service, Inc. to treat hazardous waste by chemical stabilization. The hazardous waste to be treated consists of the following: Tetrahydrofuran, 1, 4 Dioxane, Benezoyl Peroxide.
It has been determined that these items are or may be highly reactive and must be stabilized prior to being transported offsite. The chemicals are expired and are currently being stored inside a storage area at the Tessera facility located at 3025 Orchard Parkway in San Jose. The treatment of these items will be carried out by Clean Harbor Environmental Services (CHES) and involves the addition of a solvent to the container to reduce the reactive characteristics of the chemicals. The treatment is anticipated to occur on June 16, 2014 in an exclusion zone at the facility.
The emergency permit is effective beginning June 16th and shall expire on June 30, 2014. The treatment activities will be conducted by qualified reactive material technicians from CHES.
As TEssera does not have permit for treatment of hazardous waste, DTSC has determined that an emergency permit should be issued. The expired chemicals are a potential safety hazard and present an unacceptable risk for continued storage. There is no alternative treatment available. The emergency permit is a temporary measure, which allows Tessera to have CHES personnel treat the expired chemicals so they can be safely transported offsite for proper disposal.
Contact Information
Name
Mathew Mullinax
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Jose
Counties
Santa Clara
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
S:21080,15269
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Due to the condition of the items, CHES personnel and Tessera have determined that the items must be treated on site. Delay could result in an accident or severe injury.
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