Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Phenomenex, Torrance, California
Summary
SCH Number
2022040194
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Phenomenex, Torrance, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2022
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 Phenomenex (EPA ID# CAD982320574) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. The waste must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
This chemical is currently being stored at Phenomenex located at 431 Amapola Avenue. 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
(CHES).
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Millinax
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substance Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substance Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Torrance
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Amapola Ave. & W. 208 St.
Zip
90501
State Highways
107, 213, I-110, I-405
Other Location Info
431 Amapola Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(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