EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, ROHNERT PARK, CALFORNIA
Summary
SCH Number
2020010142
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, ROHNERT PARK, CALFORNIA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/13/2020
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 the Sonoma State University (EPA ID# CAD982508426) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, one 750ml Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
This chemical is currently being stored at Sonoma State University located at 1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, 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 storage and eventual transportation off-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services.
Contact Information
Name
Lung-Yin Tai
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control Permitting Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Ruth LeBlanc, Sonoma State University
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Sonoma
Cross Streets
1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
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 chemicals is necessary prior to transportation to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility to prevent accidental fire and/or explosion during transport.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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