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Home My WebLink AboutBUSINESS PLAND January 17, 2002 FIRE CHIEF RON FRAZE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2101 "H" Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 VOICE (661) 326-3941 FAX (661) 395-1349 SUPPRESSION SERVICES 2101 "H" Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 VOICE (661) 326-3941 FAX (661) 395-1349 PREVENTION SERVICES 1715 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 VOICE (661) 326-3951 FAX (661) 326-0576 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1715 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 VOICE (661) 326-3979 FAX (661) 326-0576 TRAINING DIVISION 5642 Victor Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93308 VOICE (661) 399-4697 FAX (661) 399-5763 CINGULAR WIRELESS 4300 MING AVENUE BAKERSFIELD CA 93309 Dear Business Owner: This packet contains important information regarding your business and the requirements of Hazardous Materials Inventory Regulations. Both State and Federal laws may require that your business complete a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP). Please read all the enclosed information carefull¥~ failure to comply with any portion of the Business Plan requirements may result in Civil Liabilities of up to $2,000 for each day in which the violation occurs. WHAT BUSINESSES MUST COMPLY If you handle, use, store or dispose of Hazardous Substances at any time during the year in excess of the minimum reporting quantities you must submit a Plan. Typical everyday Hazardous Material you may find in your facility may include, but are not limited to: compressed gasses; fuels - all types including propane; solvents - most solvents would be Hazardous materials; oils - new and waste; thinners; caustic or corrosive materials; poisonous or toxic materials, and radioactive materials. Minimum State Reporting quantities are any quantity of explosives and any quantity of hazardous waste. For all other hazardous materials they are: 55 500 200 gallons for liquids 'pounds for solids cubic feet (at standard temperature and pressure, for gasses) For all acutely Hazardous Materials the minimum reporting quantities are found on the list of Extremely Hazardous Substances on the current EPA List (Vol. 52 No. 77 of the Federal Register.) This list is available at the Office of Environmental Services of the Bakersfield Fire DePartment, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Your reporting requirements are either the State quantities or the Federal (threshold planning quantity) - WHICHEVER IS LOWER! WHAT BUSINESSES ARE EXEMPT If you do not handle Hazardous Materials or if the quantities of Hazardous Materials are below the minimum reporting quantities at all times during the year, you are exempt. Hazardous Materials which are stored in transit or temporarily maintained in a fixed facility for less than (30) thirty days during the course of transportation are exempt from the inventory requirements of the law. .-NOTE-.(Hazardous Materials contained solely in a consumer product for direct distribution to, and use by, the general public are NOT exempt from the reporting requirements of the law per this Administering Agency.) HOW DO BUSINESSES COMPLY Businesses that are required to comply with requirements of Chapter 6.95 Of California health and Safety Code must submit a Plan. This Business Plan consists of: I. Emergency Response Plans and Procedures. 2. Inventory of Hazardous Materials. 3. Training Program for Employees. The forms for completing the Hazardous Materials Management Plan are attached to this letter. By correctly filing this Business Plan in, you satisfy both the Federal Requirements (Tier I and Tier II Inventory Requirements of SARA Title III) as well as the California Requirements of Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and Safety Code. Business owners are urged to read and become familiar with Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and Safety Code. Copies are available at the Office of Environmental Services of the Bakersfield Fire Department, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 326-3979. The completed Business Plans are required to be submitted within 30 Days of receipt of this letter. Please submitted this plan by February 22, 2002. On-site inspections are required to insure compliance with the law. If you have any questions or need assistance with completing the Business Plan please call (661) 326-3979. Sincerely, Ralph E. Huey Director, Office of Environmental Services REH:baw LESS Sara Mickelberry Retail Store Manager Phone 651.398.5210 Fax 661.398.5226 PCS 661.705.7272 Cingular Wireless 4300 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 sara.mickelberry~cingula ncom cingular' WIRELESS Brenda Williams Assistant Store Manager Phone 661.398.5229 Fax 551.398.5226 PCS 651.706.9000 Cingular Wireless 4300 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 brenda.williamsl@cingular, com