EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MARTINEZ, CA
Summary
SCH Number
2020050134
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZRDOUS WASTE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MARTINEZ, CA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/6/2020
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 the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, (EPA ID# CAD071687833) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, a one Liter container of Diethyl Ether, must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. This chemical is currently being stored at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center located at 2500 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553. 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
Parisa Khosraviani
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control Permitting Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Martinez
Counties
Contra Costa
Cross Streets
2500 Alhambra Avenue
Zip
94553
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.