Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Summary
SCH Number
2025110141
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/5/2025
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 San Diego State University, (EPA ID# CAD073371346) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, two (2) 4-liter containers of Diethyl Ether; one (1) 250-milliliter container of Acetaldehyde; one (1) 250-milliliter container of Ethyl Vinyl Ether; one (1) 10-milliliter container of Acryloyl Chloride; one (1) 100-milliliter container of Ethyl Acrylate; and one (1) 100-gram container of 2,2 Azobisisobutyronitrile must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at San Diego State University located at 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, California 92182. 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
DTSC
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Beverly Caceres
Agency Name
San Diego State University
Job Title
Environmental Affairs Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, California 92182
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
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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