EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT (LAPD) FORENSIC SCIENCE DIVISION, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Summary

SCH Number
2023040169
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT (LAPD) FORENSIC SCIENCE DIVISION, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/7/2023
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 Los Angeles Police Department Forensic Science Division, (EPA ID# CAL000345294) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, 205 milliliters of ethyl ether must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. This chemical is currently being stored at Los Angeles Police Department Forensic Science Division located at 1800 Paseo Rancho Castilla. 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
Matthew Mullinax
Agency Name
DTSC
Job Title
Hazardous Substance Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Information
1800 Paseo Rancho Castilla, California 90032

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
PRC, Sec. 21080(b)(4); 14 CCR, Sec.15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Chemical stabilization of the chemical 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

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