EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT FORENSIC SCIENCE DIVISION, WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Summary
SCH Number
2020030881
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT FORENSIC SCIENCE DIVISION, WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2020
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 Los Angeles Police Department Forensic Science Division, (EPA ID# CAL000345294) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, four containers of Picric Acid (50 grams, 125 grams, 500 milliliters, and 25 milliliters), must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. This chemical is currently being stored at Los Angeles Police Department Forensic Science Division located at 1800 Paseo Rancho Castilla, Los Angeles, California 90032. 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 (CHES).
Contact Information
Name
Vinke Menardo
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Los Angeles Police Department Forensic Science Division
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Cross Streets
1800 Paseo Rancho Castilla
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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