Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Shasta Lake City Public Works, Shasta Lake, CA
Summary
SCH Number
2020120138
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Shasta Lake City Public Works, Shasta Lake, CA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/8/2020
Present Land Use
City Corporate Yard
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (D T S C), 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 Shasta (E P A I D# CAH111000931) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. The hazardous waste to be treated consists of one 500-milliliter container of Tetrahydrofuran.
The chemical is expired and currently being stored at Shasta located at 4332 Vallecito Street, Shasta Lake, CA 96019. D T S C 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).
Background: The chemical produces peroxides as it degrades (i.e. after the product’s expiration date). The peroxides produced may be unstable at relatively low concentrations, resulting in fire and/or explosion if improperly handled. Chemical stabilization is recommended prior to transport to a permitted storage, treatment, and disposal facility.
Project Activities: The treatment of the hazardous waste involves the addition of solution to the container in a controlled manner to reduce the reactive or ignitable characteristics of the chemical. Treatment will take place within a designated exclusion zone. Only technicians from CHES will be allowed in the exclusion zone. Movement, preparation, and treatment of the containers will be in accordance with established standards.
Within 10 business days of the expiration of this permit, Shasta will submit a final report, signed in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations section 66270.11(d). The report shall include certification that the treatment area has been cleared of all residual hazardous waste generated from this emergency treatment and all generated waste has been properly managed.
The Emergency Permit is effective beginning December 14, 2020 and shall expire on March 12, 2021.
Contact Information
Name
Parisa Khosraviani
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Madison Bible, Community Education Specialist, Shasta Lake City Public Works
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Shasta Lake
Counties
Shasta
Zip
96019
Other Location Info
4332 Vallecito Street, Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Chemical stabilization of the chemical 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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