Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Lassen Community College, Susanville, California
Summary
SCH Number
2023120764
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Lassen Community College, Susanville, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/28/2023
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 Lassen Community College, (EPA ID# CAD983622549) to treat hazardous wastes through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, one (1) 200-milliliter container of ethyl ether and one (1) 100-grams container of 2,4 dinitrophenol must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at Lassen Community College located at 478-200 Highway 139, Susanville, CA 96130. 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
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Susanville
Counties
Lassen
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
478-200 Highway 139, Susanville, California 96130
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
Lassen
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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