Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, EMD Millipore Sigma Company, Visalia, California
Summary
SCH Number
2025100974
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, EMD Millipore Sigma Company, Visalia, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/21/2025
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 EMD Millipore Sigma Company, (EPA ID# CAR000301093) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, fourteen (1) 1-liter containers and one (1) 4-liter container of Ethyl Ether; two (2) 1-liter containers of Diisopropyl Ether; fifty-five (55) 1-liter containers of Tetrahydrofuran; one (1) 2.5-liter container of Tert Butyl Methyl Ether; three (3) 1-liter containers and one (1) 500-milliliter container of Styrene; and six (6) 500-gram containers and one (1) 1-liter container of Acrylic Acid must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at EMD Millipore Sigma Company located at 8511 West Riggin Avenue, Visalia, California 93291. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued for Clean Harbors Environmental Services (Clean Harbors) to chemically stabilize the hazardous waste prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Snapp
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Rolando Martinez
Agency Name
EMD Millipore Sigma Company
Job Title
Associate Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Visalia
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
8511 West Riggin Avenue, Visalia, California 93291
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 these 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
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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