Publications

The library of ​Cal EMA HazMat publications are listed below for your access. For questions contact Jon Kolman, phone (916) 845-8798 or email: jon.kolman@calema.ca.gov:

Area Plan

• Checklist
• Law & Regulations
• Pesticide Drift
  • Guidance
  • Non-Occupational Pesticide Injuries
  • Sample Area Plan
  • Medical Reimbursement Guidance
  • Mass Decontamination Guidance
• Summary of Laws & Regulations

Business Plan/EPCRA 312

• FAQs
• Forms & Instructions
  • Business Activities (PDF l MS WORD)
  • Owner/Operator ID (PDF l MS WORD)
  • HazMat Inventory (PDF l MS WORD)
  • Site Map (PDF l MS WORD)
• Laws & Regulations
• Mixtures
• US EPA Equivalency Letter

CalARP

• FAQs
• Guidance
• Mixtures
• Law & Regulations

HazMat Incident Contingency Plan

HazMat Tool Kit

• 2013 Hazardous Material Tool Kit Cover Letter
• 2013 Hazardous Materials Tool Kit Part I Introduction
• 2013 Hazardous Materials Tool Kit part II Concept of Operations
• 2013 Hazardous Materials Tool Kit Part III Roles and Responsibilities
• 2013 Hazardous Materials Tool Kit Part IV Attachments​

HazMat Team Typing Program

• Bulletin #1 -Update Information Regarding HazMat SEL
• Bulletin #2 - Source Data Sheet for HazMat SEL
• Bulletin #3 - Update Information for Wireless Data Transmission
• Bulletin #4 - WMD Equivalent Training (for Type 1 Inspection only)
• Bulletin #5 - WMD Equivalent Curriculum and Instructor Credentialing Criteria
• Bulletin #6 - Assessing Lists of NFPA Compliant CPC Certified by SEL and UL
• Bulletin #7 - NFPA CPC Labeling Requirements for Industrial Substances
• Bulletin #8 - NFPA CPC Labeling Requirements for WMD Substances
• Bulletin #9 - Replacement Gloves Guideline
• Bulletin #10 - NFPA CPC Labeling Requirements for Boots
• Bulletin #11 - Neutralization of Acids and Alkali
• Bulletin #12 - Encapsulating Spreadable Powders - General Service Suitable for Pesticides
• Bulletin #13 - Encapsulating Spreadable Powders - Specifically for Formaldehyde
• Bulletin #14 - Encapsulating Spreadable Powders - Specifically for Non-Polar Solvents
• Bulletin #15 - Intrinsically Safe Labeling on Portable Radios and Batteries
• Bulletin #16 - NIOSH Label Requirements for SCBA and APR WMD/CBRN Certification
• Bulletin #17 - APR Respirator Cartridge Color Coding
• Bulletin #18 - Recommended Standard on Stenciling HazMat Team Typing Status on Fire Apparatus
• Bulletin #19 - Sampling Jar Sterility Standards
• Bulletin #20 - California State HazMat Mutual Aid Roster and HMRT Mobilization
• Bulletin #21 - Procedures for Requesting a HazMat team Typing Inspection
• Bulletin #22 - The HazMat Team Typing Inspection Process
• Bulletin #23 - Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) and DHS Authorized Equipment List (FEMA) - AEL) and ODP Standardized Equipment List (IAB-SEL)
• Bulletin #24 - Grant Rules
• Bulletin #25 - Proper Markings for Storage Containers (Onboard HMRT Apparatus)
• Bulletin #26 - Night Vision Instruments
• Bulletin #27 - Purpose and Benefits of the HazMat Inspection Program
• Bulletin #28 - Re-Inspection Program Explained
• Bulletin #29 - How to Request a HazMat Mutual Aid
• Certificate of Achievement, Initial Team Typing Inspection​
  
• Certificate of Achievement, Team Typing Re-Inspection​
• Certified California HazMat Teams List​
  
• FIRESCOPE Standardized Equipment List (SEL)
• Incident Resources Manual
• HazMat Company Resource Types - Quick Reference
• HazMat Company Types & Minimum Standards - SEL Appendix G
• HazMat Company Types Explanation of Components - SEL Appendix H
• HazMat Team Typing Inspection Program - Power Point Program​
• HazMat Team Typing - Why Participate
• HMRT Typed Teams Apparatus Cavalcade​​
  
• How to Request a HazMat team Typing Inspection
• Letter of "invitation" to participate in the Team Typing Inspection Program
• Letter to Participate from Fire & Rescue Division in the Team Typing Re-Inspection Program
  
• Letter to Participate from HazMat Section, Special Operations in the Team Typing Re-Inspection Program
  
• Map of Certified California HazMat Teams​
  
• ​On-Site Re-Inspection Record​
  
• Point of Contact for Initial Inspection
• Point of Contact Lette for Re-Inspection​
  
• Re-Inspection Survey Questionnaire​
  
• Sample Inspection Record - Equipment​
• Sample Inspection Record - Training Records​
• Sample HazMat Team Typing Inspection Final Report, Pass and Fail
• Sample "Letters of Congratulations"
• SEL Equipment Photo Documentation
• Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS) & Resource Typing

HMEP GRANT

• NEW 2013-14 HMEP Planning Sub-Grant Announcement
• 2011-2012 HMEP Grant Approved Projects
  
• NEW Application Form​​
• Assurances
• NEW Designation Statement
• NEW​ Budget Sheet​
• 2012-2013 Cal EMA HMEP Grant Guide
  
• NEW 2013-2014 Cal EMA HMEP Grant Guide​​
• NEW Grant Award Face Sheet
• NEW Project Narrative​
• NEW Quarterly Performance Report
• ​Reimbursement Request Form
• NEW Special Conditions
• NEW​ U.S. DOT/PHMSA HMEP Grant Guidance​​
  
• NEW Work Schedule​

Law & Regulations

LEPC

• Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
  
• Community Right-to-Know Guide​
  
• LEPC Contacts
• Mission Statement​​
  
• Regional Map

SERC

• Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
• Community Right-to-Know Guide
• Executive Order D-63-87
• Executive Order W-40-93
• LEPC Contacts​
• Mission Statement
• Regional Map
  

Spill/Release Reporting

• HazMat Spill Notifications
• Historical HazMat Spill Notifications
• Release Reporting Matrix​​
• Sewage Fact Sheet​
• Spill/Release Notification Guidance Booklet
• NEW Summary of California Spill/Release Statute and Regulations
• Written Reporting Form (304)

Training Power Points

• Area Plan
• Business Plan Basics
• CalARP Basics
• CalARP State Specific
• HazMat Team Typing
• HMEP​
  
• Spill Release Reporting