Variance TWW-2021-LG-00691 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by BART
Summary
SCH Number
2021080255
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Variance TWW-2021-LG-00691 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by BART
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/13/2021
Document Description
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a variance to Bay Area Rapid Transit District (CAL000015913) to generate and accumulate treated wood waste on-site. The treated wood waste is generated as a result of railroad tie replacement. 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- 00691, Bay Area Rapid Transit District will ensure the treated wood waste will be appropriately managed.
Contact Information
Name
Kahui Lim
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Hayward
Counties
Alameda
Zip
94541
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.