Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, RAPT Therapeutics, Inc., South San Francisco, California
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The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an emergency permit to RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. in South San Francisco to safely stabilize a highly hazardous quantity of 1-Hydroxybenzotriazole, a shock- and friction-sensitive explosive powder stored at their facility. Due to the extreme risk of detonation from even minor disturbances, the permit authorizes controlled chemical treatment using remote equipment to open the container and dilute the substance with deionized water into 1-gallon containers at a 1% concentration, reducing its explosive potential prior to transportation. This stabilization work must be performed by Triumvirate Environmental, LLC using specialized remote-handling tools to ensure operator safety, with approximately 40 grams of the chemical diluted per gallon of water. The stabilized waste will then be transferred to a DOT-compliant trailer for transport to an authorized hazardous waste disposal facility. The emergency permit is effective from June 29, 2026, through August 27, 2026, and requires RAPT Therapeutics to submit a certified final report within ten business days after expiration, confirming complete removal of all residual hazardous material and proper management of all waste generated during the stabilization process. The action is mandated under Title 22, CCR, Section 66270.61, to mitigate an imminent and substantial threat to public safety and the environment posed by the unstable chemical. The permit reflects a direct response to the hazardous properties of the substance and the critical need to prevent accidental detonation during storage or transport, with oversight and coordination managed by DTSC and designated contractors to ensure compliance with state hazardous waste regulations.
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