Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, California
Summary
SCH Number
2025061059
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/23/2025
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 the California State University, Northridge (EPA ID# CAT080033392) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, eight (8) 2-liter containers and one (1) 1-liter container of Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether; seven (7) 4-liter containers and one (1) 500-milliliter (mL) container of 1,4 Dioxane; twenty-one (21) 1-liter containers of 1,2 Dimethoxyethane; sixteen (16) 4-liter containers, twenty-two (22) 1-liter containers, five (5) 500-mL containers, and two (2) 100-mL containers of Tetrahydrofuran; two (2) 4-liter containers and one (1) 1-liter container of Ethyl Ether; one (1) 4-liter container, three (3) 500-mL containers, one (1) 400-mL container, and one (1) 200-mL container of Butyl Vinyl Ether; one (1) 200-mL container of Methyl tert Butyl Ether; one (1) 100-mL container of Acetaldehyde; one (1) 4-liter container of 2-Methoxyethyl Ether; one (1) 400-mL container of Vinyl Acetate; one (1) 4-liter container of Styrene; and one (1) 50-gram container and one (1) 100-gram container of Sodium Amide must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at the California State University, Northridge located at 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, California 91330-8284. 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 by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (Clean Harbors) prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Snapp
Agency Name
DTSC
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Kasey Smith
Agency Name
California State University, Northridge
Job Title
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Northridge
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, California 91330-8284
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
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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