EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, CA
Summary
SCH Number
2021110207
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, CA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/15/2021
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 the University of Southern California, (EPA ID# CAT000617589) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, the following chemicals consisting of Sodium Amide (1 x 50 gram), must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. These chemicals are currently being stored at University of Southern California located at 810 Downey Way, Los Angeles, California. 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 waste prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES).
Contact Information
Name
Lung-Yin Tai
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substance Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Downey Way & Watt Way
Zip
90089
Schools
University of Southern California
Other Location Info
810 Downey Way, Los Angeles, California 90089
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(c)
Reasons for Exemption
stabilization of the chemicals is necessary to prevent fire/explosion during transport
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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