Temporary Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Gilead Sciences, Inc; CA
Summary
SCH Number
2015128043
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Temporary Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Gilead Sciences, Inc; CA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/4/2015
Document Description
The California department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC, pursuant to authority granted under Chapter 6., California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 66270.61, has issued an emergency Permit to Gilead Sciences, Inc (Gilead) to treat hazardous waste by chemical stabilization.
It has been determined that these items are or may be highly reactive and or ignitable and must be stabilized prior to being transported offsite. The items are currently being stored at the Gilead facility in Foster, CA. Because Gilead does not have a permit for the treatment of the hazardous waste, 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 transportation off site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES). The treatment of the hazardous waste involves the addition of a solvent or water to the containers to reduce the reactive or ignitable characteristics of the chemicals.
Treatment will take place within a designated exclusion zone. Only reactive material technicians from CHES will be allowed in the exclusion zone. Movement, preparation, and treatment of the items will be in accordance with established standards. A follow up report will be submitted by DTSC by Gilead. The report shall include certification that the treatment area has been cleared of all residual hazardous waste generated from this emergency treatment and that all generated waste has been properly disposed of.
Contact Information
Name
Lung-yin Tai
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Foster City
Counties
San Mateo
Other Information
324 Lakeside Drive, Foster City, California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
21080(b)(4) & 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency.
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