Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Moss Landing, California
Summary
SCH Number
2025110937
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Moss Landing, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/21/2025
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 the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), (EPA ID# CAD982401283) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, one (1) 1-liter container of Diethyl ether, one (1) 500 mL container of Collodion solution 4-8% ethanol/diethyl ether, one (1) 2.5-liter container of tert-butyl methyl, one (1) 1-liter bottle of Tetrahydrofuran must be stabilized prior to transporting off-site to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at MBARI located at 7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039. DTSC has determined, as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued for treatment of chemicals to chemically stabilize the hazardous waste prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site by Veolia.
Contact Information
Name
Hai-Yong Kang
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Moss Landing
Counties
Monterey
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039
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
Monterey
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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