Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, UCSF at Mission Bay, San Francisco, California
Summary
SCH Number
2023110032
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, UCSF at Mission Bay, San Francisco, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/1/2023
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 UCSF at Mission Bay, (EPA ID# CAR000130948) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, five (5) 25-gram containers of Acrylic Acid, must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at UCSF at Mission Bay located at 600 16th Street, San Francisco, California. 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 (Clean Harbors).
Contact Information
Name
Lung-Yin Tai
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Francisco
Counties
San Francisco
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
600 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94143
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 Francisco
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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