Emergency Permit for Management of Hazardous Waste, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has issued an emergency permit to the University of Southern California to chemically stabilize three 100-gram containers of shock- and temperature-sensitive Picric Acid stored at 1540 Alcazar Street in Los Angeles. This action is mandated under California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, due to an imminent risk of fire, deflagration, or detonation posed by the unattended hazardous material. The stabilization must be performed on-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services technicians within a controlled exclusion zone, with only authorized personnel permitted to access the area during operations. The permit is effective from August 21, 2025, to October 20, 2025, and is non-renewable, reflecting its emergency nature under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) and associated regulatory exemptions. No competitive solicitation or pricing information is involved, as this is an administrative emergency authorization rather than a procurement contract. Following stabilization, the treated waste will be transported to an authorized hazardous waste facility for final disposal, and USC is required to submit a final certification report within ten business days of permit expiration, confirming complete clearance of the treatment area and proper management of all resulting waste streams. Compliance with established standards for handling reactive chemicals is required, though specific packaging, labeling, or environmental controls are not detailed in the permit. No federal acquisition regulations, contracting officer representatives, or invoicing systems apply, as the instrument operates solely under state hazardous waste authority. All activities are supervised by DTSC, with primary point of contact being the Hazardous Substance Engineer, and no socioeconomic certifications, UEI codes, or security clearances are mandated.