Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, El Centro, California
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The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an emergency permit to the Naval Air Facility El Centro to safely dispose of unstable, expired hazardous explosives through open detonation at Bombing Range R-2510, in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5. The permit authorizes the treatment of one .40 cal round, one RD Sim, one MK 76 MOD 5, one 9 mm round, one MK 58 MOD 1 Marine Flare, two M18 Smoke Grenades, two MK 134 MOD 0 Signal Flares, and eleven MK 124 MOD 0 Signal Flares, all currently stored at Naval Base Coronado due to their instability and unsuitability for transport. These materials have degraded to a point where they pose a risk of unpredictable detonation, necessitating immediate on-site disposal in a controlled, secure environment. The detonation will be conducted exclusively by trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel using established military procedures within a remote, secured military range, eight miles from the nearest residential area, ensuring public safety and minimizing environmental impact. All activities must comply with strict safety and regulatory protocols, including post-treatment inspections to verify complete destruction of hazardous materials and the absence of residual contamination. Any untreated material must be re-treated through additional detonation until fully neutralized. Within ten business days after the permit’s expiration on September 10, 2026, NAF El Centro is required to submit a certified final report to the Department of Toxic Substances Control confirming full compliance with waste management standards under Title 22, CCR Section 66270.11(d). The permit, effective June 16, 2026, serves as a regulatory authorization under emergency provisions that exempt the action from standard environmental review, and while no monetary value or contracting vehicle is established, it operates under federal and state authority to mitigate imminent public safety risks. The entire operation is governed by secure facility access controls, EOD-specific handling protocols, and environmental accountability measures, with no subcontracting, extensions, or financial terms outlined.
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