Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an emergency permit to California State University, Sacramento, authorizing the chemical stabilization of specific hazardous waste materials stored on campus at 6000 J Street, Sacramento. The permit, issued under Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61 of the California Code of Regulations, permits the controlled reaction of three 1-liter containers, one 500-milliliter container, and two 100-milliliter containers of Tetrahydrofuran using chemical solutions to render the material safer for transport. This action is deemed necessary as a safety precaution to prevent potential accidents or severe injury due to the unstable nature of the stored chemicals. The stabilized waste will then be transported by Clean Harbors Environmental Services to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. The permit is a temporary, emergency authorization not intended for routine operations, and it reflects DTSC’s authority to act swiftly in response to imminent risks associated with hazardous waste storage. The primary point of contact for the permit is Hazardous Substances Engineer Alejandra Cruz, reachable through the provided phone and email address.