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Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Augusta Life Sciences, Milpitas, California

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The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an emergency permit to Augusta Life Sciences to chemically stabilize a single 25-milliliter container of 10% Sodium Azide Solution stored at 155 North McCarthy Boulevard in Milpitas, California, due to its shock- and temperature-sensitive nature, which poses an imminent risk of fire, deflagration, or detonation if improperly handled. This emergency action, authorized under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 66270.61, is intended to mitigate an immediate threat to human health and the environment by reducing the reactivity and ignitability of the hazardous material before transport to an authorized treatment, storage, and disposal facility. The stabilization process will be conducted exclusively by certified technicians from Clean Harbors Environmental Services within a designated exclusion zone under strict safety protocols to ensure containment and control during treatment. The permit is effective from July 15, 2026, through September 15, 2026, during which time all handling, preparation, and treatment activities must comply with established standards for shock-sensitive hazardous waste. Upon completion of the stabilization, Augusta Life Sciences is required to submit a certified final report within ten business days of permit expiration, verifying that the treatment area has been fully cleared of all residual hazardous waste and that all byproducts have been managed in accordance with Section 66270.11(d). The activity is exempt from full environmental review under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) and 14 CCR Sections 15269(b) and (c) due to its emergency nature. No federal contract clauses or procurement-related financial details are included, as this is a state regulatory authorization, not a competitive federal acquisition. The permit does not specify packaging, labeling, or invoicing requirements beyond the need for safe transport post-treatment, and no CAGE codes, UEIs, or socioeconomic certifications are referenced. The only formal point of contact for regulatory oversight is Hai-Yong Kang, Hazardous Substance Engineer at DTSC, and all operations are governed solely by California environmental safety regulations.

General Info

DTSC permits Augusta Life Sciences to stabilize 25mL sodium azide in Milpitas under emergency protocols by Clean Harbors.

Agency

California Toxic Substances Control, Department of

NAICS

562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and DisposalView NAICS

Place of Performance

Milpitas, CA

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Emergency Permit Notice of Exemption for Augusta Life Sciences Hazardous Waste Management

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PostedJul 15

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia Toxic Substances Control, Department of

Contacts3 people available

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California Toxic Substances Control, Department of

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Contacts

Hai-Yong KangHazardous Substance Engineer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Jovana SanchezSpecialist III, EHS

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Jason WiddowsOperations Manager, Reactive Material Services

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full 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.