Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, University of California, Irvine, Environmental Health and Science, Irvine, California
Summary
SCH Number
2025120142
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, University of California, Irvine, Environmental Health and Science, Irvine, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/3/2025
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 University of California, Irvine, Environmental Health and Science, (EPA ID# CAT000625293) to treat hazardous wastes through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, one (1) 1-liter container of Ethyl Ether, one (1) 100-gram container of Picric Acid, two (2) 250-gram containers of Benzoyl Peroxide, 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 University of California, Irvine, Environmental Health and Science located at 4600 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, California 92697. 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 wastes by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (Clean Harbors) prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site.
Contact Information
Name
Joanna Louie
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Irvine
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92697
Other Location Info
4600 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, California 92697
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
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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