Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Honeywell Aerospace US, LLC. (Honeywell), Torrance, California
Summary
SCH Number
2026100128
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Honeywell Aerospace US, LLC. (Honeywell), Torrance, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/5/2026
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 Honeywell, (EPA ID# CAD071896336) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, one (1) 100-gram container of Picric Acid must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
This chemical is currently being stored at Honeywell located at 2525 West 190th Street Torrance, California 90504. 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 (Clean Harbors).
Background: 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 materials, DTSC considers these chemicals 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 this hazardous waste involves the addition of solutions to the containers in a controlled manner to reduce the reactive or ignitable characteristics of the chemicals. Treatment will take place within a designated exclusion zone. Only technicians from Clean Harbors 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, Honeywell 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 October 6, 2026 and shall expire on December 6, 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Hai-Yong Kang
Agency Name
DTSC
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Julio Castro
Agency Name
Honeywell Aerospace US, LLC
Job Title
HSE Engineer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Jason Widdows
Agency Name
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Job Title
Operations Manager, Reactive Material Services
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Zip
90504
Other Location Info
2525 West 190th Street Torrance, California 90504
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
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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