Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Virgin Galactic LLC, Mojave, California
Summary
SCH Number
2026030262
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Virgin Galactic LLC, Mojave, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/6/2026
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 Virgin Galactic LLC, (EPA ID# CAR000306456) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, one (1) 500-gram container of Ammonium Perchlorate must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
This chemical is currently being stored at Virgin Galactic LLC located at 1223A Sabovich Street, Mojave, California 93501. 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
Ed Lightfoot
Agency Name
Virgin Galactic LLC
Job Title
Lead Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Mojave
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1223A Sabovich St
Mojave, CA 93501
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
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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