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Hazardous Materials Disclosure Program
REGULATORY BACKGROUND
Chemical Inventory: Title 42, Section 11022 of the
United States Code and Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and Safety code require the reporting of hazardous materials when used
or stored in certain quantities. These regulations require that businesses within OCFA's jurisdiction to complete and file a chemical
inventory to disclose hazardous materials stored, used or handled on site. This disclosure information assists emergency responders in
planning for and handling emergencies which involve hazardous materials. The program objective is to safeguard lives and minimize
property loss.
Business Emergency Plan (BEP): Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and Safety code also requires that businesses
which use, store or handle hazardous materials file an emergency plan indicating their preparations for and actions in an emergency. The
information is also shared with emergency response personnel to mitigate a release and to minimize harm or damage to human life, the
environment, and property.
IMPORTANT: Completing a Hazardous Materials Disclosure is Not The Same As Completing a Chemical
Classification Packet! For More Information On Chemical Classification Packets,
Look HERE.
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is the administering agency (AA) for the chemical inventory and business emergency plan regulations
for the cities of Aliso Viejo, Buena Park, Cypress, Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Laguna Niguel, Lake
Forest, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach, Stanton,
Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda, and unincorporated areas of Orange County. OCFA's disclosure activities are coordinated
with the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA).
HCA is the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for local implementation of
the disclosure program and several other hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs. However, if your facility is located in any
of the jurisdictions listed above, OCFA is the AA you will be working with. The OCFA's Hazardous Materials Services Section (HMSS) is
staffed with technical and administrative personnel who are assigned implementation and management of the disclosure program. All
facilities are encouraged to work closely with OCFA in order to eliminate any unnecessary efforts or costs in complying with the
disclosure program. Staff may be consulted by calling (714) 573-6270.
MORE INFORMATION
What Do I Have to Disclose? - Information on what quantities of chemicals need to be disclosed.
Disclosure Packet Online! - You can print this form and use it to submit your new and/or updated disclosure
information.
Links to more disclosure sites.
Disclosure Consultants - Some consultants who have listed their companies to perform disclosure
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