Variance TWW-2021-LG-00489 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Giumarra Vineyards Corp
Summary
SCH Number
2021050582
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Variance TWW-2021-LG-00489 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Giumarra Vineyards Corp
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/27/2021
Document Description
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a variance to Giumarra Vineyards Corp (CAL000267019, CAL000438107, CAL000267020, CAL000267023) to generate and accumulate treated wood waste on-site. The treated wood waste is generated as a result of old grape stakes that are being being removed as part of our plan for removing and replacing older table grape vineyards that are no economically feasible to continue growing. 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-LG-00489, Giumarra Vineyards Corp will ensure the treatedwood 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. Giumarra Vineyards Corp is a table grape grower, packer and shipper. Under the variance, the authorized large quantity generator may generate and accumulate treated wood waste on-site. Accumulation of treated wood waste includes taking appropriate precautions to prevent unauthorized access to and prevent leaching to the environment of the treated wood waste. No transportation activities are authorized as a part of this variance. The variance will expire on November 17, 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
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Giumarra Vineyards Ranch #14 2 1/2 Miles of intersection of 7th Standard Rd & Verdugo Rd at house near RR Track, Bakersfield, CA 93312; Giumarra Vineyards Ranch #31 1444 Wheeler Ridge Rd-1/2 miles S of the intersection Wheeler Ridge & Valpredo RD, Arvin, CA 93203; Giumarra Vineyards Ranch #28 1 mile S of Valpredo Rd, 2 miles East of Wheeler Ridge Rd., Arvin, CA 93203; Giumarra Vineyards , Bianco HQ 1/4 Mile N of Intersection of Edison Hwy & Tower Line Dirt Rd, Edison, CA 93320
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR Title 14, Sec. 15301
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 consists of the accumulation and storage of the treated wood waste is consistent with the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structure, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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