Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Phenomenex, Torrance, California
Summary
SCH Number
2022020695
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Phenomenex, Torrance, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/28/2022
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 Phenomenex (EPA ID# CAR000287912) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. The hazardous waste 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 Phenomenex campus located at 570 Madrid Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. 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
DTSC
Job Title
Hazardous Substance Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Torrance
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Dominguez Way & Madrid Ave.
Zip
90501
State Highways
SR 213 & SR 107
Other Location Info
570 Madrid Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
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. 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.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. For more information, please visit OPR’s Accessibility Site.