Emergency Permit for Level II Emergency Response Disposal Treatment by Detonation Naval Air Facility (NAF) Bombing Range, El Centro, California
Summary
SCH Number
2021100109
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Level II Emergency Response Disposal Treatment by Detonation Naval Air Facility (NAF) Bombing Range, El Centro, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/6/2021
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 Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro (EPA ID# CA7170090016) to treat hazardous waste by open detonation. Specifically, seven-1.4G commercial fireworks. No alternative treatment to detonation is available.
The hazardous waste items are currently being stored at the Naval Air Station North Island (EPA ID CA7070090016) in San Diego, California. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to treat the hazardous waste at the nearest safe location, which has been determined to be a NAF El Centro’s Bombing Range.
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Mullinax
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
El Centro
Counties
Imperial
Zip
92273
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency and mitigate the impact of detonation.
County Clerk
Imperial
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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