Emergency Permit fort Treatment of Hazardous Waste - US Geological Survey
Summary
SCH Number
2022040539
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Emergency Permit fort Treatment of Hazardous Waste - US Geological Survey
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/26/2022
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (D T S C), 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 US Geological Survey, (E P A ID# CA2470090364) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, four (4) containers of Ethyl Ether (4 x 1 Liter), must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at US Geological Survey located at 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California. D T S C 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 (Clean Harbors).
Contact Information
Name
Lung Yin Tai
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Waste Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Menlo Park
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
345 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(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
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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