Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, California
Summary
SCH Number
2023040533
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
Emergency Permit for Treatment of Hazardous Waste, Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/20/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), pursuant to authority granted under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, has issued an Emergency Permit to Abbott Diabetes Care, (EPA ID# CAR000059238) to treat hazardous waste through controlled reactions with chemical solutions. Specifically, two 1-liter containers and one 100-milliliter container of 2-methyltetrahydrofuran and two 100-milliliter containers of tetrahydrofuran must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous wastes treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Mullinax
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Alameda
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
1360 South Loop Road, Alameda, CA 94502
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 these 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
Alameda