EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, CONTRA COSTA COUNY
Summary
SCH Number
2019098032
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, CONTRA COSTA COUNY
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2019
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)','pursuant authority granted under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, has issued an Emergency Permit to Bio-Rad Laboratories (EPA ID# CAD983606872) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, one 1-Liter container and nine 100-mL containers of Tetahydrofuren and one 125-mL container of 4-Vinlypyridine, both a peroxide forming material, must be stabilized prior to transport to a permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
The hazardous waste items are expired and are currently being stored at Bio-Rad Laboratories at 2000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547. 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).
Contact Information
Name
Vinke Menardo
Agency Name
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Hercules
Counties
Contra Costa
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Chemical stabilization of the Tetahydrofuren and 4-Vinlypyridine is necessary prior to transportation to a permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facility to prevent accidental fire and/or explosion during transport.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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