Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Communications & Power Industries, Palo Alto, California

Summary

SCH Number
2024100210
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Communications & Power Industries, Palo Alto, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/4/2024
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 Communications & Power Industries, (EPA ID# CAR00003863) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, four (4) 25-gram containers of 2,4,6 Trinitrophenol must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. This chemical is currently being stored at Communications & Power Industries located at 811 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, California 94304-1023. 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 by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (Clean Harbors) prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site.

Contact Information

Name
Michelle Snapp
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Cities
Palo Alto
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Zip
94304
Other Location Info
811 Hansen Way Palo Alto, CA 94304

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
Santa Clara

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