Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Moss Landing, California
Summary
SCH Number
2026100749
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Moss Landing, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/21/2026
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 Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (EPA ID# CAD982401283) to treat hazardous wastes through a controlled reaction with chemical solutions. Specifically, one (1) 4-Liter container of Ethyl Ether, one (1) 1-pint container of 1,4 Dioxane, one (1) 1-Liter container of Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, and one (1) 1-Liter container of Acrylic Acid must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at the facility located at 7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, California. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued for treatment of chemicals to chemically stabilize the hazardous wastes prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (Clean Harbors).
Contact Information
Name
Lung-Yin Tai
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Bill Ussler
Agency Name
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Job Title
Chemical Safety Officer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Jason Widdows
Agency Name
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Job Title
Operations Manager, High-Hazard Services
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Moss Landing
Counties
Monterey
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, California 95039
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
Monterey
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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