EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
Summary
- SCH Number
- 2020070208
- Lead Agency
- Toxic Substances Control, Department of (Department of Toxic Substances Control)
- Document Title
- EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
- Document Type
- NOE - Notice of Exemption
- Received
- Posted
- 7/10/2020
- Project Applicant
- US Geological Survey
- 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 US Geological Survey, (EPA ID# CA2470090364) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, two containers of Iso-Propyl Ether (500 milliliters each), must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. This chemical is currently being stored at USGS located at 345 Middle Road, Menlo Park, California 94025. 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 (Clean Harbors).
- Contact Information
-
Vinke Menardo
Department of Toxic Substances Control Permitting Division
8800 Cal Center Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone : (916) 255-6668
Location
- Cities
- Menlo Park
- Counties
- San Mateo
- Other Location Info
- 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025
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
- 2020070208_USGS Emergency Permit NOE (signed) PDF 167 K
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