Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, San Diego State University, San Diego, California

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an emergency permit to Clean Harbors Environmental Services to chemically stabilize six hazardous chemicals stored at San Diego State University, including Diethyl Ether, Acetaldehyde, Ethyl Vinyl Ether, Acryloyl Chloride, Ethyl Acrylate, and 2,2-Azobisisobutyronitrile, to mitigate immediate safety risks such as fire, explosion, and peroxide formation before transport to an authorized hazardous waste facility. This permit, effective from November 10, 2025, through January 9, 2026, is authorized under California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, and is exempt from full environmental review under CEQA due to emergency conditions. The stabilization work must be conducted under strictly controlled conditions at the university’s facility located at 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, with only trained personnel permitted in the exclusion zone, and all containers must be properly prepared to prevent instability during handling. A final report certifying complete remediation and proper waste management is required within ten business days after permit expiration. While the permit does not include federal contract clauses, pricing details, or traditional acquisition elements such as payment terms, contract types, or evaluation factors, it mandates compliance with state hazardous waste regulations and environmental safety protocols. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control retains oversight, with Michelle Snapp designated as the primary point of contact, and no subcontracting or additional options are specified beyond the scope of chemical stabilization and subsequent off-site transport.