Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Watkins Manufacturing, Vista, California
Summary
SCH Number
2025071094
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Watkins Manufacturing, Vista, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/25/2025
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 Watkins Manufacturing, (EPA ID# CAD982487852) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, one (1) 55-gallon drum of Methyl Methacrylate must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
This chemical is currently being stored at Watkins Manufacturing located at 1280 Park Center Drive, Vista, California 92081. 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
Jamie Gardner
Agency Name
Watkins Manufacturing
Job Title
Director, People Operations
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Vista
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1280 Park Center Drive, Vista, California 92081
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
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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