Section 5120.2 - 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 Agency upon request.(c) The emergency response plan developed under section (a)(1) shall be coordinated with the community emergency response plan developed under Section of Title 4211003 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 5030.9 and 5030.10 of 19 CCR, Division 5, Chapter 1. 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.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 5120.2
Note: Authority cited: Section 8585, Government Code; and Sections 25531 and 25534.05, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 8585, Government Code; Sections 25531 and 25537.5, Health and Safety Code; and Section 68.95, Part 68, Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering section 2765.2 to new section 5120.2, including amendment of subsections (b) and (d), filed 3-6-2024 (Register 2024, No. 10).