Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, El Centro, California
Summary
SCH Number
2026060762
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, El Centro, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2026
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 the Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, (EPA ID# CA6170090017) to treat hazardous wastes through open detonation for one (1) .40 cal, one (1)RD Sim, one (1) MK 76 MOD 5, one (1) 9 mm rd, MK 58 MOD 1 Marine Flare, two (2) M18Smoke Grenade, two (2) MK 134 MOD 0 Signal Flares, and eleven (11) MK 124 MOD 0 Signal Flares.
These items are considered hazardous waste items because they are not safe for transport. They are currently being stored in the Naval Base Coronado (EPA ID# CA7170090016) in San Diego, California. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, and Emergency Permit should be issued to treat the hazardous waste at the nearest safe location, which has been determined to be at NAF El Centro’s Bombing Range R-2510 (EPA ID# CA6170090017).
Background: The items contain explosive materials. When explosive materials degrade, such as within expired products, the explosives become increasingly unstable. Unstable explosives can unpredictably detonate when improperly managed, making expired explosive materials hazardous. Detonation is the recommended treatment for expired explosives. Treatment will be performed at the NAF El Centro on an active Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) bombing range area. The range is a secure and secluded military facility designed for this use. The range is located in a remote area and the nearest residential community is eight miles away. NAF El Centro is a secured government installation, and no unauthorized personnel are allowed on the Base property. During operations, the range facility is secure, and any surrounding activities are monitored.
Project Activities: The treatment of the hazardous waste involves the addition of other explosives to trigger detonation of the waste explosives. Only EOD trained specialists will be handling the material. Movement, preparation, and treatment of the items will be in accordance with established military procedures. The area shall be inspected after treatment to ensure there is no release of hazardous waste from the area. Any untreated waste will be immediately re-treated by repeated detonation, as necessary. Within 10 business days of the expiration of this permit, NAF El Centro will submit a final report, signed in accordance with Title 22, CCR Sec. 66270.11(d). The report shall include certification that the treatment area has been cleared of all residual hazardous waste generated from this emergency treatment and all generated waste has been properly managed. The Emergency Permit is effective beginning June 16, 2026 and shall expire on September 10, 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Parisa Khosraviani
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jason Decker
Agency Name
Department of the Navy
Job Title
Environmental Engineer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
El Centro
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1065 3rd Street, Building 139, NAF El Centro, California 92273
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 and mitigate the impact of detonation.
County Clerk
Imperial
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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