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HazMat Guidance Library

The Department of Environmental Health has produced numerous documents and guidelines that provide useful information on number of different topics. Please use the menu on the left side of your screen to navigate to the appropriate section.

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Document Description
Lists Available for Purchase A listing of the current hazardous materials informational lists that are available for purchase through the Hazardous Materials Management Branch.
What Your Fees Pay For A document describing what the HazMat permit fees pay for.

 

Aboveground Petroleum Storage (APSA)

Document Description
APSA Brochure A guide that explains the basic principles and requirements of the APSA program.
APSA Fact Sheet (CalEPA) A guide from the California Environmental Protection Agency that explains the background of the APSA program.
List of APSA Consultants A listing of consultants who can assist business with aboveground petroleum storage act compliance. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Tank Integrity Testers A listing of aboveground tank integrity testers. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
Scope of CUPA Implementation (CalEPA) A guide from the California Environmental Protection Agency that explains additional APSA requirements.
SPCC Fact Sheet (CalEPA) A guide from the California Environmental Protection Agency that explains the background of the SPCC compliance.
Tier I APSA Training A step-by-step training course designed to assist facilities with the completion of a tier 1 SPCC template. This instruction course is hosted by the County of San Diego.

 

Business Plans (Disclosure)

Document Description
Bulk Liquid CO2 Handlers (Coming Soon) A guide describing permit applicability for facilities that store or otherwise handle liquefied carbon dioxide.
Business Plan FAQs A guide the answers frequently asked questions regarding the Business Plan program.
Classification Level & Fee Schedule
 A guide to help businesses determine their disclosure category based on the classification and quantity of hazardous materials stored onsite.
Common NFPA 704 Ratings A listing of the most common hazardous materials with their associated NFPA 704 ratings.
List of Business Plan Consultants A listing of consultants who can author business plans. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Compressed Gas Handlers A listing of vendors who handle compressed gas cylinders. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of HazMat Consultants A listing of consultants who can assist business with hazardous materials compliance. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of NFPA 704 Sign Vendors A listing of vendors who sell NFPA 704 signs. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
NFPA 704 Posting Guidelines A guide explaining compliance with the requirement to properly post an NFPA 704 sign.
Release Report Guidelines A guide to assist businesses with release reporting notification requirements.
Secondary Containment Guidelines A guide explaining compliance with the requirement to "maintain all hazardous materials to minimize the possibility of release."

 

Hazardous Waste Generator

Document Description
Aerosol Cans as Universal Waste A guidance document, issued by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, detailing the requirements for processing aerosol cans.
Household Hazardous Waste A listing of household hazardous waste event locations, dates, and times.
List of Aqueous Degreaser Suppliers A listing of vendors that sell water-based degreasing solvents. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Container Recyclers A listing of vendors who can assist with recycling hazardous waste containers. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Contractors that Remediate Meth Sites  A listing of contractors and consultants that remediate sites contaminated by methamphetamine drug labs.  This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of CRT Recyclers A listing of cathode ray tube recyclers who can assist business with disposal. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Hazardous Waste Transporters A listing of registered hazardous waste transporters who can assist business with hazardous waste disposal. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Oil & Antifreeze Transporters A listing of waste oil and antifreeze transporters who can assist business with non-RCRA waste disposal. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Photo/X-Ray Waste Transporters A listing of hazardous waste transporters who can assist business with the disposal of photo chemicals and x-ray waste. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Refrigerant Recyclers A listing of refrigerant recyclers who can assist business with disposal. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Universal Waste Transporters A listing of universal waste transporters who can assist business with universal waste disposal. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
Manifest Fact Sheet A fact sheet issued by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control detailing the hazardous waste manifesting requirements.
Managing Retail Hazardous Waste A guidance document issued by the California CUPA Forum detailing methods for properly storing and disposing of retail hazardous waste.

P-Listed Hazardous Waste Pharmaceutical Study:  

                   PART 1        PART 2

 The report on the study performed by the Department on behalf of the CUPA Forum on the empty containers of P-listed hazardous wastes pharmaceuticals.
DTSC link:
https://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Letters/upload/P-Listed-RCRA-Hazardous-Waste-Containers-at-California-Healthcare-Facilities.pdf		 DTSC December 24, 2015 letter to Charlotte Smith of WMSS PharmEcology Services explaining their determination that all P-listed containers are hazardous waste, regardless of residue content.
Mercury Cleanup Guidelines
(Broken Thermometers)		 A guide describing proper steps to be taken in the event of a small mercury release.
Non-Saleable Merchandise Guidelines
(Retail Waste)		 A guidance document issued by the California CUPA Forum explaining compliance with hazardous waste regulations at retail/wholesale facilities.
Release Report Guidelines A guide to assist businesses with release reporting notification requirements.
Universal Waste Fact Sheet A guide issued by the CA Department of Toxic Substances Control that explains compliance with universal waste handling procedures.
Universal Waste Guidelines A guide explaining compliance with universal waste handling procedures.

 

Underground Storage Tanks

Document Description
Closure by Removal Guidelines A guide to assist facilities with closing an underground storage tank by removal.
Closure in Place Guidelines A guide to assist facilities with closing an underground storage tank in place.
UST Guidance Letter for Upgrades  A guide to assist facilities with dispenser, software and/or vapor recovery upgrades. 
Laboratory Analysis Guidelines A guide to assist facilities with the analysis of samples taken at a facility with underground storage tanks.
List of Certified Laboratories A listing of California certified laboratories that can complete sample analysis. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Consultants A listing of underground storage tank consultants that can assist facilities with UST compliance. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Secondary Containment (SB989) Testers A listing of underground storage tank secondary containment (SB989) testers. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Tank Removers A listing of underground storage tank removers. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of Tank Testers A listing of underground storage tank testers. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
List of UST Installers A listing of underground storage tank installers. This listing is not all inclusive and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement by the County of Riverside.
Plan Check Guidelines A guide to assist facilities with procedures for submitting plans for UST installations, repairs, modifications, upgrades, or removals.
Release Report Guidelines A guide to assist businesses with release reporting notification requirements.
Spill Container Testing Guidelines A guide to assist facilities with conducting spill container testing in Riverside County.
Temporary Closure Guidelines A guide to assist facilities with temporarily closing an underground storage tank.