The Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) aims to prevent or minimize harm to public health and safety and the environment from a release or threatened release of a hazardous material.
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) oversees the implementation of the HMBP program at the state level. Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs) implement the program at the local level and are responsible for enforcement and administration in their respective jurisdictions.
Program Description
The Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) is a regulatory requirement for businesses that handle hazardous material, hazardous waste, and extremely hazardous substances as defined in CFR Title 40 Section 355.61.
A HMBP contains detailed information that includes the following:
- An inventory of hazardous materials at a facility, the Hazardous Material Inventory Statement (HMIS).
- Emergency response plans and procedures to be followed in the event of a reportable release or threatened release of a hazardous material.
- Requirements to train appropriate employees in safety procedures in the event of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material, including on-boarding for new employees and annual refresher courses for existing employees.
- A site map that depicts north orientation, loading areas, internal roads, adjacent streets, storm and sewer drains, access and exit points, emergency shutoffs, evacuation staging areas, hazardous material handling and storage areas, and emergency response equipment.
SFSU is required to submit an online electronic report of the HMBP via the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) due every February 15.
Note: The HMBP is no longer a paper document. It is submitted online into a CERS* template established by the State.
*CERS: California Environmental Reporting System
CY 2023 Update
The HMBP for CY 2023 was submitted via CERS and accepted by the regulator.