Variance TWW-2021-LG-00544 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Highway Specialties

Summary

SCH Number
2021060621
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
Document Title
Variance TWW-2021-LG-00544 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Highway Specialties
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/28/2021
Document Description
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a variance to Highway Specialties on behalf of Caltrans (CAC003118518) to generate and accumulate treated wood waste on-site. The treated wood waste is generated as a result of metal beam guardrail posts and blocks removal/replacement on Interstate 80 from postmile 1.3 to 63.5, Roseville to Cisco Grove from a guardrail upgrade project. 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-00544, Highway Specialties on behalf of Caltrans 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. Highway Specialties is a contractor working on behalf of Caltrans, California Department of Transportation. 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 December 20, 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

Location

Counties
Placer
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Interstate 80 from postmile 1.3 to 63.5, Roseville to Cisco Grove

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.

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