EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, SALK INSTITUE, LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA
Summary
SCH Number
2018078374
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, SALK INSTITUE, LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/20/2018
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control, 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 the Salk Institute ( EPA ID# CAD078731668) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. The hazardous waste to be treated consists of the following:
Picric Acid - 1 qty - Schock Sensitive - 100 grams
The hazardous waste item expired and is currently being stores at Salk Institute located at 10010 North Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California 92037. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to chemically stabilized the hazardous waste prior to transportation off-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES). The treatment of the hazardous waste involves the addition of solution to the container in a controlled manner to reduce the reactive or ignitable characteristics of the chemicals.
Contact Information
Name
Vinke Menardo
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
La Jolla
Counties
San Diego
Cross Streets
10010 North Torrey Pines Rd
Zip
92037
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
S: 21080(b)(4) CCR S: 15269(b)(c
Reasons for Exemption
Specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency
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