EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, SALK INSTITUE, LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA

Summary

SCH Number
2018078374
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
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

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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