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 authorizing the open detonation of unstable hazardous explosive materials stored at Naval Base Coronado. The waste includes a variety of military ordnance such as smoke signals, grenades, fuses, projectiles, and small arms ammunition, totaling over 120 items that have degraded to the point of becoming unpredictable and unsafe for transport. To mitigate the risk of accidental detonation during transit, the materials will be treated on-site at NAF El Centro’s Bombing Range R-2510, a secure, remote military facility with no residential communities within eight miles. Only Explosive Ordnance Disposal-trained specialists will handle the items, following established military procedures to ensure safe movement, preparation, and detonation. After treatment, the site will be inspected to confirm complete neutralization of all hazardous materials, with any untreated waste subject to immediate re-treatment. The permit is effective from January 30, 2026, to April 30, 2026, and operates under California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, which permits emergency waste treatment to prevent imminent danger. Compliance with Section 66270.11(d) requires NAF El Centro to submit a final report to DTSC within ten business days after permit expiration, certifying that all residual hazardous waste has been properly managed and the treatment area cleared. No financial or contractual pricing data is included as this is a regulatory permit, not a procurement contract. The facility is fully secured with no unauthorized access permitted, and operations are conducted in strict adherence to military safety standards. While no formal FAR clauses, packaging specifications, or invoicing procedures are applicable, the permit mandates strict accountability through written certification and site verification, ensuring environmental and public safety are maintained throughout the process.
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