Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Summary

SCH Number
2017108504
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/24/2017
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), pursuant to authority granted under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, has issued an Emergency Permit to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (EPA ID: CAR000180687) to treat hazardous waste by chemical stabilization. The hazardous waste to be treated consists of the following items: Tert Butyl Methyl Ether 2 containers Hazardous Designation: Peroxide Former, container quantity 2 and size 1 liter. These hazardous waste items are expired. These items are currently being stored in the Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics waste storage area located at 725 Potter Street in Berkeley, California. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or servere injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to chemically stabilize the hazardous waste prior to transportation off site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES).

Contact Information

Name
Lung-Yin Tai
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Cities
Berkeley
Counties
Alameda

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency.

Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.

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