Variance TWW-2021-SG-00696 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Kaiser Permanente
Summary
SCH Number
2021080377
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Variance TWW-2021-SG-00696 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Kaiser Permanente
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/19/2021
Document Description
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a variance to Kaiser Permanente to generate and accumulate treated wood waste on-site. The treated wood waste is generated as a result of the removal of rail road ties. 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-00696, Kaiser Permanente will ensure the treated wood waste will be appropriately managed.
Contact Information
Name
Rostislav Boytsan
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Redwood City
Counties
San Mateo
Zip
94063
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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