Variance TWW-2021-SG-00651 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Whiskeytown Nat Rec Area
Summary
SCH Number
2021070498
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Variance TWW-2021-SG-00651 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Whiskeytown Nat Rec Area
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/26/2021
Document Description
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a variance to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area NPS 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 bridge, trail, and structural repairs. 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-00651, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area NPS will ensure the treated wood waste will be appropriately managed.
Contact Information
Name
Rostislav Boytsan
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control, Permitting Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Shasta
Cross Streets
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
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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