Document Citation: 19 CCR 2765.2

Header:

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 19. PUBLIC SAFETY
DIVISION 2. CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
CHAPTER 4.5. CALIFORNIA ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION (CALARP) PROGRAM DETAILED ANALYSIS
ARTICLE 7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
19 CCR 2765.2 (2011)

§ 2765.2. Emergency Response Program

(a) The owner or operator shall develop and implement an emergency response program for the purpose of protecting public health and the environment. The emergency response program shall include the following elements:

(1) An emergency response plan, which shall be maintained at the stationary source and contain at least the following elements:

(A) Procedures for informing and interfacing with the public and local emergency response agencies about accidental releases, emergency planning, and emergency response;

(B) Documentation of proper first-aid and emergency medical treatment necessary to treat accidental human exposures; and,

(C) Procedures and measures for emergency response after an accidental release of a regulated substance;

(2) Procedures for the use of emergency response equipment and for its inspection, testing, and maintenance;

(3) Training for all employees in relevant procedures and relevant aspects of the Incident Command System; and,

(4) Procedures to review and update, as appropriate, the emergency response plan to reflect changes at the stationary source and ensure that employees are informed of changes.

(b) A written plan that complies with the contingency plan format developed pursuant to Section 25503.4 of HSC and that, among other matters, includes the elements provided in section (a), shall satisfy the requirements of this section if the owner or operator also complies with section (c). The contingency plan format shall be provided by Cal EMA upon request.

(c) The emergency response plan developed under section (a)(1) shall be coordinated with the community emergency response plan developed under Section 11003 of Title 42 of USC. Upon request of the local emergency planning committee or emergency response officials, the owner or operator shall promptly provide to the local emergency response officials information necessary for developing and implementing the community emergency response plan.

(d) The owner or operator is not required to meet the business plan requirements if the emergency response plan developed under this section is consistent with the business plan requirements pursuant to Sections 2731 and 2732 of Title 19 of CCR. This does not exempt the owner or operator from requirements which relate to the annual inventory or emergency response planning for hazardous materials which are not regulated substances.