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January 1, is not a reporting deadline. Existing reporting deadlines are unchanged by this law and vary depending upon the regulatory program and agency enforcing that program.

Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP)

For example, if you normally submit a Hazardous Materials Business Plan HMBP certification form by March 1 of each year, then you will have to submit it electronically by March 1, HMBP submittals and recertifications are accepted throughout the year, provided that they are submitted within 12 months of the last submittal or recertification date. How do I submit information electronically?

Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health County CUPA and the local Fire Departments that work with the County as Participating Agencies are developing a local web portal i. If you are required to make a submission before the portal is available, you may go directly to CERS. Can I submit data both to CERS and the local portal?

As soon as the portal is available, you material need to submit using only one of the reporting systems. Businesses that use CERS as their primary reporting system may need to submit additional forms and information directly to the local agency in order to meet local requirements, so you are hazardous encouraged to use the portal.

It will allow you to meet california State and business plans from one website.

It will provide tools and information beyond what is available in CERS. Will all agencies be approaching electronic reporting the same way?

Some agencies will choose to develop a local portal, while others will have their businesses reporting directly to CERS. The portal described in this FAQ is intended for businesses within Santa Clara County, excluding those in the cities of Gilroy, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. How will electronic reporting benefit businesses and agencies?

What is this information used for? The HMBP contains detailed information on the storage of hazardous materials at regulated facilities. The purpose of the HMBP is to prevent or minimize damage to public health, safety, and the environment, from a release or threatened release of a hazardous material.

Hazardous Materials Business Plan Program

The HMBP also provides emergency response personnel with adequate information to help them better prepare and respond to chemical-related incidents at regulated facilities.

Who is required to prepare an HMBP?

Businesses that handle hazardous materials including hazardous waste or extremely hazardous substances at reportable quantities are required to prepare and electronically submit an HMBP in CERS. The reportable quantities are equal to or greater than: The essay on wildlife in danger below contains the necessary information for the creation of a useful HMBP for your facility which will be uploaded into CERS.

When completed, your HMBPwill become a valuable tool, aiding you and your employees to manage emergencies at your facility.

Please visit our CERS information page for more details regarding electronic submissions. We encourage you to utilize the instructions and templates on our website to develop the HMBP documents that you will have to upload into the CERS web application.