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General Dywniu OTSma Inc.) Haardow Was¢F=Uity Permit EPA to No.:GD 000* April 3001 the NOD and update information on the CVD. This application was then replaced by a revised Part A and B application submitted on November 27, 1996 which included a Health Risk Assessment section. 14. On January 1, 1997, Olin Corporation spun off its Ordnance and Aerospace Divisions into a new, independent corporation, Primex Technologies, Inc. Pursuant to the formation of Primex Technologies, Inc., a Virginia corporation, Physics International Company, a California Corporation and a subsidiary of Primex Technologies, Inc., elected to change its name to Primex Physics International Company. PPI then became known as Primex Tactical Systems, Inc. and remained a California Corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Primex Technologies. The company became known as Primex Tactical Systems, Inc. continued to hold sole title to the facility formerly known as Physics International Company, Tracy Test Facility and the facility is now referred to as Primex Technologies, Ordnance and Tactical Systems Division, Tracy Test Facility. For activities occurring prior to January 1997, the facility will be referred to as Physics International or PI. 15. The Hazardous Waste Facility Permit became effective on July 20, 1997 and authorized the operation of the CVD. 16. On June 7, 2000, the Department approved the closure certification report for the CVD. 17. On January 26, 2001, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems purchased Primex Technologies, Ordnance and Tactical Systems. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The operator is a subsidiary of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems known as General Dynamics OTS (California Inc.). B. Compliance with California Fnvironmenta Tali Act(C - .A) The Department prepared a Negative Declaration for the original 1997 permit in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(Public Resources Code, Section 21000, et. seq.) and the State guidelines. The Department found that the project would not have any significant adverse effects on the environment. For the permit modification approved in March 2001, the Department has prepared a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA. Based on a review of the proposed corrective measures, The Department concludes that this project has no potential for adverse effects to human health or the environment. 3 ... ...• .-.:,his. OW - w w'