EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, GILEAD SCIENCES, INC
Summary
SCH Number
2019100343
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, GILEAD SCIENCES, INC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/17/2019
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 Gilead Sciences, Inc (EPA ID: CAD982320772 and CAD983649930 for two sites) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, a total of two (2) containers of two (2) chemicals, i.e. p-Dioxane (1x1 Liter) for Site 1, and Diethyl Ether (1x1 Liter) for Site 2, must be stabilized prior to transport to a permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
Contact Information
Name
Lung-Yin Tai
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control Permitting Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Dimas
Counties
Los Angeles
Cross Streets
650 Cliffside Drive
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 stabilizations of these peroxide forming materials are 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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