Variance TWW-2021-SG-00362 to Allow the Generation/Accumulation/Transport of TWW under Alternate Procedures by North Berkeley Design and Construction
Summary
SCH Number
2021040631
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Variance TWW-2021-SG-00362 to Allow the Generation/Accumulation/Transport of TWW under Alternate Procedures by North Berkeley Design and Construction
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/27/2021
Document Description
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has is sued a variance to North Berkeley Design and Construction, Inc. to generate and accumulate treated wood waste on-site. The applicant may transport the treated wood waste generated on-site to an authorized handler or disposal facility. The treated wood waste is generated as a result of Fence, deck, stairway and retaining wall off cuts and waste.. The variance allows treated wood waste to be managed under procedures different from, but equally protective to human health and the environment to, the provisions of California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Articles 6, 6.5 and 9 of Chapter 6.5 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, and/or 20. Under the terms and conditions of Variance TWW-2021-SG-00362, North Berkeley Design and Construction, Inc. will ensure the treated wood waste will be appropriately managed. Treated wood waste is a fully regulated California-only hazardous waste because it exhibits the hazardous waste characteristic of toxicity. From 2007 to December 31, 2020, treated wood waste was managed under alternative management standards, established in 22 CCR 67386. The legislation that authorized the alternative management standards for treated wood waste expired on December 31, 2020. Without the issuance of the variance, North Berkeley Design and Construction, Inc. would be required to register as a hazardous waste transporter with DTSC and manifest treated wood waste as a hazardous waste prior to disposal at a hazardous waste disposal facility. North Berkeley Design and Construction, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in exterior site improvements, such as fences, decks retaining walls and landscaping. Under the variance, the authorized small quantity generator may generate, accumulate, treated wood waste on-site. The generator may transport the treated wood waste generated on site to authorized handler and/or disposal facilities. Operations generally include loading and unloading operations and shipping treated wood waste along existing transportation routes. Accumulation and transport of treated wood waste includes taking appropriate precautions to prevent unauthorized access to and prevent leaching to the environment of the treated wood waste. The variance will expire on October 19, 2021 with possibility of extension for an additional six months.
Contact Information
Name
Kahui Lim
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
2026 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94709; 1132 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94702; 548 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR Title 14, Sec. 15301, CCR Title 14, Sec. 15311
Reasons for Exemption
All analysis conducted included the potential extension of the variance for an additional six months. DTSC has determined none of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions apply to this project, as described in Public Resources Code Section 21084(c), (d), and (e), and 14 CCR Section 15300.2. This project includes the construction or replacement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. The approval of this variance will ensure that the treated wood waste generated by the project will be contained from release during accumulation and storage before it can be transported to an authorized site or disposal facility.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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