Variance TWW-2021-SG-00104 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Fontana Wood Preserving, Inc
Summary
SCH Number
2021030245
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
Variance TWW-2021-SG-00104 to Allow the Generation, Accumulation, and Transport of Treated Wood Waste under Alternate Procedures by Fontana Wood Preserving, Inc
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/9/2021
Document Description
Project Description: The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a variance to Fontana Wood Preserving, Inc to generate and accumulate treated wood waste on-site. The treated wood waste is generated as a result of Broken pieces of treated wood.. The variance allows treated wood waste to be managed under procedures different from, but equally protective to human health and the environment to, the provisions of California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Articles 6, 6.5 and 9 of Chapter 6.5 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, and/or 20. Under the terms and conditions of Variance TWW-2021-SG-00104, Fontana Wood Preserving, Inc will ensure the treated wood waste will be appropriately managed. Background: Treated wood waste is a fully regulated California-only hazardous waste because it exhibits the hazardous waste characteristic of toxicity. From 2007 to December 31, 2020, treated wood waste was managed under alternative management standards, established in 22 CCR 67386. The legislation that authorized the alternative management standards for treated wood waste expired on December 31, 2020. Fontana Wood Preserving, Inc is a Lumber Treating. The applicant previously conducted treated wood waste management activities under the now expired alternative management standards established at 22 CCR 67386. Project Activities: Under the variance, the authorized small quantity generator may generate and accumulate treated wood waste on-site. Accumulation of treated wood waste includes taking appropriate precautions to prevent unauthorized access to and prevent leaching to the environment of the treated wood waste. No transportation activities are authorized as a part of this variance. The variance will expire on September 4, 2021 with possibility of extension for an additional six months.
Contact Information
Name
John Muegge
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Fontana
Counties
San Bernardino
Zip
92335
Other Location Info
15500 Valencia Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities [CCR Title 14, Sec. 15301]
Reasons for Exemption
All analysis conducted included the potential extension of the variance for an additional six months. DTSC has determined none of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions apply to this project, as described in Public Resources Code Section 21084(c), (d), and (e), and 14 CCR Section 15300.2. This project consists of the accumulation and storage of the treated wood waste is consistent with the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structure, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.