Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, California
Summary
SCH Number
2023090559
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/25/2023
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 Bio-Rad Laboratories, (EPA ID# CAD983606872) to treat hazardous wastes through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, two (2) 1-liter containers of diethyl ether must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at Bio-Rad Laboratories located at 4000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547. 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 storage and eventual transportation off-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES).
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Mullinax
Agency Name
DTSC
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Hercules
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
4000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, California, CA 94547
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
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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