Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Augusta Life Sciences, Milpitas, California
Summary
SCH Number
2026070577
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Augusta Life Sciences, Milpitas, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2026
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 Augusta Life Sciences (EPA ID# CAR000361451) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, one (1) 25-mililiter container of 10% Sodium Azide Solution must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
This chemical is currently being stored at Augusta Life Sciences located at 155 North McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035. 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 by Clean Harbors Environmental Services.
Background: The container has a shock sensitive chemical. Shock and/or temperature sensitive materials can decompose or detonate with external energy when dry or concentrated. If the material is improperly handled, there is a potential for a reaction, which includes fire, deflagration, or detonation. Due to the presence of shock sensitive chemical, DTSC considers this chemical to be an imminent and substantial endangerment to human health and the environment. Chemical stabilization is recommended prior to transport to a permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
Project Activities: The treatment of these hazardous wastes involves the addition of solutions to the containers in a controlled manner to reduce the reactive or ignitable characteristics of the chemical. Treatment will take place within a designated exclusion zone. Only technicians from Clean Harbors Environmental Services will be allowed in the exclusion zone. Movement, preparation, and treatment of the containers will be in accordance with established standards.
Within 10 business days of the expiration of this permit, Augusta Life Sciences 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 July 15, 2026 and shall expire on September 15, 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Hai-Yong Kang
Agency Name
DTSC
Job Title
Hazardous Substance Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jovana Sanchez
Agency Name
Augusta Life Sciences
Job Title
Specialist III, EHS
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Jason Widdows
Agency Name
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Job Title
Operations Manager, Reactive Material Services
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Milpitas
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
155 N McCarthy Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
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
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. For more information, please visit LCI’s Accessibility Site.