TRI/HazMat Disclosures/Business Plans

The minimum requirements for hazardous material inventory reporting and data management are specified in Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code (H&SC), Section 11022 of Title 42 of the United States Code and local laws. These regulations require businesses to complete a chemical inventory in order to disclose hazardous materials stored, used, or handled on site. This information will assist emergency responders in planning for and handling emergencies involving hazardous materials. 

The H&SC also requires the development of a Business Emergency Plan (BEP). The intent of the BEP is to assist in mitigating a release or threatened release of a hazardous material, and to minimize any potential harm or damage to human health or the environment.

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6.95, disclosure of hazardous materials must be updated at least annually. This will satisfy disclosure requirements of county and state laws as well as Sections 311 and 312 of federal (SARA Title III) law.

You are required by law to disclose any changes in the business and/or chemical inventory information. Such changes include, but are not limited to, the following: