Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Moss Landing, California

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an emergency permit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute to chemically stabilize four unstable hazardous waste containers—specifically one 1-liter container of Diethyl ether, one 500 mL container of Collodion solution containing 4-8% ethanol/diethyl ether, one 2.5-liter container of tert-butyl methyl ether, and one 1-liter bottle of Tetrahydrofuran—all currently stored at MBARI’s facility in Moss Landing, California. The permit, effective from November 22, 2025, through January 22, 2026, authorizes Veolia to conduct a controlled chemical reaction to prevent the formation of explosive peroxides, mitigating an imminent risk of fire or explosion. This action is taken under emergency authority granted by California Code of Regulations Title 22, Section 66270.61, and exempted from environmental review under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) and 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15269(b)(c). Only authorized Veolia personnel are permitted within the designated exclusion zone during treatment, and all operations must occur on-site at the MBARI location. Upon completion of stabilization, the treated materials will be transported off-site to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility by Veolia. A final report certifying the complete clearance of residual waste and compliance with all regulatory standards must be submitted within ten business days after the permit’s expiration on January 22, 2026, as mandated by CCR Title 22, Section 66270.11(d). The permit does not include any financial terms, pricing, or contract value, nor does it function as a competitive procurement; it is strictly an administrative emergency measure issued without solicitation, award evaluation, or formal contracting clauses. No federal acquisition regulation (FAR) provisions apply, and there are no identified contract administration representatives, payment systems, accounting codes, or packaging specifications beyond basic labeling requirements for safety and regulatory compliance. The entire action is governed by state-specific hazardous waste regulations and emergency response protocols, with no involvement of federal procurement frameworks or commercial contracting structures.