Chapter 6.95, Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) and Chapter 116, Section 11022 of Title 42 of the United States Code contain the minimum requirements for hazardous material inventory reporting and data management. These regulations require businesses within the Orange County jurisdiction of Brea to complete a chemical inventory form to disclose hazardous materials stored, used, or handled on site. This disclosure information will assist emergency responders in planning for and handling emergencies involving hazardous materials. The main program objective is to safeguard the lives of emergency responders, the public, and to minimize property loss. The H&SC also requires 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 shall be updated at least annually.

These forms will satisfy disclosure requirements of State laws as well as Sections 311 and 312 of Federal law (EPCRA - SARA Title III). This Agency is mandated to maintain files of all chemical inventory and business plans for the businesses within the Agency’s jurisdiction. This information shall be made available for public inspection during regular business hours. Trade secret and other confidential information will not be available for public review.

News and Due Dates

On May 18, 2009, the County of Orange went “LIVE” with the new business portal allowing businesses to submit forms electronically on the web. The portal gives businesses in Brea LIVE direct access to their Business Emergency Plans and Chemical Inventories. The portal is a great benefit to the community because Brea Fire Services Department now has immediate access to chemical inventories in the city in case of a spill, fire or other incident! The portal is located at www.esubmit.ocgov.com.

*March 1^st – The annual chemical inventory certification form is due.

*March 1^st – The annual EPCRA chemical reporting form is due.

*Every three years the Business Emergency Plan needs to be reviewed and any changes need to be submitted. The preferred method of submittal is through the portal website but hard copies will also be accepted.

FAQs

• What is a hazardous material?

• When is disclosure required?

• Do I need to disclose hazardous wastes?

• Are there any exemptions?

• How do I prepare for an inspection?

• When do I notify your Agency of any changes to the Plan?

• Are there fees associated with this inspection?