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The mission of DTSC is to protect California’s people and environment from harmful effects of toxic substances by restoring contaminated resources,
enforcing hazardous waste laws, reducing hazardous waste generation, and encouraging the manufacture of chemically safer products.
What is being proposed: The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) invites you to
review and comment on a proposed remedy for the Infineon Properties (Former International Rectifier)
Site (Site). The Site is located at East Grand Avenue and Kansas Street in El Segundo, CA, 90245.
Infineon Technologies Americas Corporation, formerly International Rectifier (Infineon), sold the
property to Griffin GrandKansas II, LLC (Griffin). Infineon is responsible for the conditions at the Site
at the time of its sale. Infineon needs to provide a remedy to meet future land use standards. The
proposed remedy for the Site is for DTSC to enter into a Land Use Covenant (LUC) with the current
property owner, Griffin.
LUCs restrict certain land uses and activities to protect human health and the environment. A LUC
ensures the site is only developed for commercial/industrial use. Under the LUC, the Site cannot be
used for residences or buildings that often have sensitive users like hospitals, schools and daycares.
The LUC also restricts drilling, removal of groundwater, and soil disturbances without an approved
management plan for the activity. An annual inspection of the Site and a review of the final remedy
every five years is required to ensure the LUC continues to protect human health and the environment.
Site History: Infineon used the site from the 1940’s to 2014. The Site has two properties – Block 1
covering 1.85 acres and Block 2 covering 3.25 acres. Block 1 was mostly used for manufacturing
semiconductors. Block 2 was used for testing and support activities. Contamination on the site was
caused by these activities.
The draft revised Site Characterization Report (Report) found tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and
trichloroethylene (TCE). PCE and TCE are chemicals often used as cleaning agents. The risk
assessment based on the Report shows the chemicals levels found on the Site would not pose a risk
for commercial or industrial workers.
How you can participate: A 45-day public comment period is being held to receive public comments
on the Report. With current circumstances of the novel Coronavirus we still want to ensure the
community has the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process. The public comment
period begins April 16, 2020 and ends June 1, 2020. Please send comments to Patrick Movlay,
DTSC Project Manager, by June 1, 2020, via email or mail – patrick.movlay@dtsc.ca.gov or
9211 Oakdale Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311.
Where do I get information: An electronic copy of the Report is available online at –
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report?global_id=60002691
Physical copies are available for review by appointment only at the following locations:
You may request a copy of project documents be mailed to you by contacting Samy Hotimsky from
Infineon by emailing samy.hotimsky@infineon.com or calling (408) 503-2648.
For the safety of the community and staff, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please stay
home. We ask that you obtain information and participate electronically or by mail.
For more information about the proposed LUC, please contact:
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Harold C. Williams
DIVISION I
Gloria D. Gray
DIVISION II
Carol W. Kwan
DIVISION III
Scott Houston
DIVISION IV
Donald L. Dear
DIVISION V
Department of Toxic Substances Control
9211 Oakdale Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 717-6500
Infineon Technologies
101 Pacific Coast Hwy
El Segundo, CA 90245
(408) 503-2648
Patrick Movlay
Project Manager
(818) 717-6542
patrick.movlay@dtsc.ca.gov
Jessica Swan
Public Participation Specialist
(818) 717-6568
jessica.swan@dtsc.ca.gov
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