Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Materia, Inc, Pasadena, California
Summary
SCH Number
2024070218
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Materia, Inc, Pasadena, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/5/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), pursuant to authority granted under California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Sec. 66270.61, has issued an Emergency Permit to the Materia, Inc, (EPA ID# CAR000184796) to treat hazardous wastes through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, one (1) 1-ounce container of ethyl vinyl ether; one (1) 1-liter container of tetramethylene monovinyl ether; one (1) 100-milliliter container of styrene; five (5) 1-liter containers of divinylbenzene; one (1) 1-liter container of methyl styrene; three (3) 100-gram and one (1) 220-gram containers of sodium amide; one (1) 25-gram container of 2,4 dinitrophenylhydrazine; one (1) 100-gram container of p-toluenesulfonylhydrazine; one (1) 100-gram, one (1) 1-gram, and two (2) 25-gram containers of 2,2 azobisisobutyronitrile; one (1) 500-milliliter container of borane tetrahydrofuran; and three (3) 500-gram containers of benzoyl peroxide must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at Materia, Inc located at 60 North San Gabriel Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107. 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 (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
Pasadena
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
60 North San Gabriel Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107
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
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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