Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, AbbVie Inc, Irvine, California
Summary
SCH Number
2025040493
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, AbbVie Inc, Irvine, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/9/2025
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 AbbVie Inc (EPA ID# CAD038048286) to treat hazardous wastes through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, one (1) 4-Liter (L) container, and two (2) 500-milliliter (mL) containers of Tetrahydrofuran; one (1) 1-Liter (L) container of Diethyl Ether; and one (1) 4-Liter (L) container, one (1) 1-Liter (L) container, and two (2) 500-milliliter (mL) containers of t-Butyl Methyl Ether.
These chemicals are currently being stored at AbbVie Inc located at 2525 Dupont Drive, Irvine, California 92612. 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
Alejandra Cruz
Agency Name
DTSC
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Duc Vu
Agency Name
Abbvie Inc
Job Title
Sr. EHS Specialist
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Irvine
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
2525 Dupont Drive, Irvine, California 92612
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
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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