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 in Moss Landing, California, to address an imminent endangerment to health and the environment. This permit authorizes the chemical stabilization of hazardous waste chemicals exhibiting peroxide formation to prevent accidents or severe injury before the materials are transported off-site. The scope of work specifically involves the treatment of one 1-liter container of Diethyl ether, one 500 mL container of Collodion solution, one 2.5-liter container of tert-butyl methyl, and one 1-liter bottle of Tetrahydrofuran. The permit is effective from November 22, 2025, through January 22, 2026. All treatment activities must be conducted by Veolia technicians within a designated exclusion zone following established safety standards. Following the expiration of the permit, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute must submit a final report within 10 business days, signed in accordance with Title 22, CCR Sec. 66270.11(d), certifying that the treatment area is clear of residual hazardous waste and that all waste has been properly managed. This action is governed by the California Health and Safety Code and California Code of Regulations Title 22.