Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Summary
SCH Number
2018028017
Lead Agency
Toxic Substances Control, Department of
(Department of Toxic Substances Control)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/2/2018
Document Description
The hazardous waste item is expired and is currently being stored in the Gilead Sciences, Inc waste storage area located at 342 Lakeside Drive in Foster City, California. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to chemically stabilize the hazardous waste prior to transportation off site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES). The treatment of the hazardous waste involves the controlled addition of solution to the containers to reduce the reactive or ignitable characteristics of the chemicals.
