Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, El Centro, California

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an emergency permit to the Naval Air Facility El Centro for the treatment of hazardous military waste through open detonation at Bombing Range R-2510, effective from July 28, 2025, to October 26, 2025. This permit authorizes the destruction of 15 distinct types of unstable, non-transportable ordnance, including grenades, detonators, flares, igniters, inert projectiles, and bomb casings, currently stored at Naval Base Coronado due to safety risks. The action is justified under California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, which permits emergency waste management to prevent accidents or severe injury. All treatment activities are restricted to trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel within the secured, remote bombing range and are exempt from environmental review under state law. The Department of the Navy is responsible for execution, with oversight by DTSC, and no financial cost, line items, or contract pricing are associated with this regulatory authorization. Post-treatment, a certified final report must be submitted within ten business days verifying complete waste neutralization and site clearance, affirming compliance with Section 66270.11(d). No federal acquisition regulations apply, as this is a state environmental permit, not a procurement contract. All logistical, packaging, marking, and billing details are omitted as the operation relies on existing military EOD infrastructure and does not involve external contractors or financial obligations.