Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Santa Monica Community College, Santa Monica, California
Summary
SCH Number
2023060774
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Santa Monica Community College, Santa Monica, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/29/2023
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 Santa Monica Community College, (EPA ID# CAD038735049) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, four (4) 25-gram containers of 3-Chloroperoxybenzoic Acid must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. The chemicals are currently being stored at Santa Monica Community College located at 1900 Pico Boulevard, in Santa Monica, CA. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to chemically stabilize this hazardous waste prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES).
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Mullinax
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Monica
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90405
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 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
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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