www.montereycountynow.com DECEMBER 11-17, 2025 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 11 Protecting the Heart of California’s Coast Our work defending the Big Sur Land Use Plan helps keep this world-renowned coastline accessible, unspoiled and natural for everyone. By safeguarding these protections, we preserve Big Sur’s rustic character, ensure enjoyable public access to the coast, and defend against the growing pressure of commercial overdevelopment. KEEP BIG SUR WILD KBSW members doing trash cleanup at Hurricane Point Your donation supports: • Safeguarding the policies of the Big Sur LUP • Education & advocacy for responsible land use • Equitable access for all residents and visitors • Protection of wildlands, trails and water resources Help us preserve the natural beauty and public safety of the entire coast. KENNAN and KAREN WARD Photography. Donate to Keep Big Sur Wild through Monterey County Gives! (“Maintenance of the quality of the natural experience along the Big Sur Coast has precedence over development…” — BSLUP § 3.1) montereycountygives.com/kbsw LOCATED BEHIND PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA | COMPLIMENTARY SELF OR VALET PARKING (831) 649-2699 | PETERBSMONTEREY.COM | $5 Happy Hour 4pm to 6pm & 9pm to 10pm Voted Monterey’s Favorite Sports Bar Bar & Happy Hour Dec 19 Mean Green One is Back | Dec 25 Two Holiday Dinner Plates 25 HDTV’s & Craft Beer | Pet-Friendly Heated Patio & Fire Pits Public Notice: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Learn More: Emergency Permit to Manage Hazardous Waste The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued an Emergency Permit to Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) valid November 22, 2025, through January 21, 2026. DTSC has determined that expired chemicals at MBARI must be treated prior to transport because they are an imminent and substantial risk to human health and the environment. What will be treated: • 1-liter container of diethyl ether • 0.5-liter container of Collodion solution 4-8% ethanol/diethyl ether • 2.5-liter container of tert-butyl methyl • 1-liter container of Tetrahydrofuran Where: 7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039 Duration: About 6 hours to set up, treat, and ensure that all hazardous waste is stable and safe for transport to a permitted waste facility. The applicant is required to certify that no hazardous materials remain in the treatment area. Veolia Environmental Services (Veolia) will perform the treatment according to the workplan reviewed and approved by DTSC. The following safety measures will be taken: • All expired chemicals are stored in a secure location away from the public until treatment occurs. • Qualified staff from Veolia will perform the treatment. • Treatment will happen in a secure, ventilated area not accessible to the public. • Expired chemicals will be tested to confirm the treatment is successful. • Treated materials will be transported to a permitted disposal facility. For more information: To see the electronic files for this project, contact the Project Manager using the information below. You can also view the physical files by appointment only at the DTSC Sacramento Regional Office: 8800 Cal Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826; (916) 255-3758, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Contacts: Project Manager Hai-Yong Kang Project Manager (916) 255-6522 Hai-Yong.Kang@dtsc.ca.gov Public Outreach Tammy Pickens Public Participation Specialist (916) 255-3594 Tammy.Pickens@dtsc.ca.gov Media Media.Relations@dtsc.ca.gov About us: DTSC protects California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.
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