Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, J. Craig Venter Institute, La Jolla, California
Summary
SCH Number
2025110655
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, J. Craig Venter Institute, La Jolla, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/17/2025
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 J. Craig Venter Institute (EPA ID# CAL000389131) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, one (1) 50-gram container of Ethanol/Water and Silver Azide be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
This chemical is currently being stored at J. Craig Venter Institute located at 4120 Capricorn Lane, La Jolla, California 92037. 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 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
Location
Cities
La Jolla
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
4120 Capricorn Lane, La Jolla, California 92037
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 this 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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