Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, EoCell, San Jose, California
Summary
SCH Number
2021080106
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, EoCell, San Jose, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/6/2021
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), 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 EoCell (EPA ID# CAL000413516) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, the following containers, one (1) container of 1,1 Bis(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5- trimethylcyclohexane, one (1) container of Tetrahydrofuran must be stabilized prior to transport to a permitted treatment, storage, and disposal
facility.
The hazardous waste items are expired and are currently being stored on the EoCell campus located at 1321 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131. DTSC has determined, as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to chemically stabilize the hazardous wastes prior to transportation off-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Service (CHES).
Contact Information
Name
Hai-Yong Kang
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Jose
Counties
Santa Clara
Cross Streets
1321 Ridder Park Drive
Zip
95131
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15269(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Chemical stabilization of the chemicals 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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