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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Protect Your Facility with Expert Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Compliance Solutions

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Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP)

Does your business handle hazardous materials or hazardous waste? If so, you may be required to file a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) under California law.

An HMBP is mandatory for any facility that stores hazardous substances above the following thresholds at any time during the year:

  • 55 gallons of liquid hazardous materials (equivalent to one drum)

  • 200 cubic feet of compressed gas (approximately one large cylinder)

  • 500 pounds of solid hazardous materials

If your facility exceeds any of these thresholds, you're legally required to prepare and maintain the following HMBP components:

  • Hazardous Materials Inventory

  • Detailed Site Map

  • Emergency Response and Contingency Plan

This documentation must be submitted annually through the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) and kept up to date to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

HMBP Support Services from Frog Environmental 

At Frog Environmental, we specialize in helping California businesses meet their HMBP compliance requirements. We offer both short-term and long-term contract options to manage your hazardous materials reporting, streamline the submission process, and maintain annual compliance with state and local regulations.

Hazardous Materials Monitoring & Reporting Services

Stay compliant with local, state, and federal hazardous materials regulations by partnering with Frog Environmental. We provide comprehensive Hazardous Materials Monitoring and Reporting Services designed to simplify your environmental compliance responsibilities.

    Our services include:

    • HMBP Updates & Annual CERS Submittals
      Ensure your Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) is up to date and filed annually through the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).

    • Hazardous Waste Tracking & Reporting
      Maintain accurate records and stay compliant with hazardous waste generation, storage, and disposal regulations.

    • DTSC Biennial Reporting
      Meet California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) requirements with accurate biennial hazardous waste reports.

    • Hazardous Waste Generator Fee Return
      Prepare and submit your Generator and Hazardous Waste Generator Fee Returns in accordance with California state law.

    • Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting – Form R
      File EPA Form R to report toxic chemical releases, transfers, and waste management activities under the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program.

    • Electronic Verification Questionnaire (EVQ)
      Complete your EVQ submission on time to maintain your hazardous waste ID number and stay in good standing with regulatory agencies.

    • Compliance Training
      Train your staff to safely manage hazardous materials and understand reporting procedures with our expert-led training programs.

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)

If your facility stores oil or oil-based products, you may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan to help prevent environmental damage from accidental spills.


Does Your Facility Need an SPCC Plan?

Your site is likely subject to SPCC regulations if you store:

  • 1,320 gallons or more of oil in Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs)

  • 42,000 gallons or more of oil in Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

If your facility meets these thresholds, federal law requires you to implement an SPCC Plan tailored to your site’s specific operations and risks.


Common Oil-Based Materials Requiring SPCC Coverage:

  • Petroleum and fuel oil

  • Synthetic oils and mineral oils

  • Machine coolants (water-soluble cutting fluids used in CNC equipment)

  • Sludge and oil refuse

  • Fats, greases, and oils of animal, fish, or marine mammal origin

  • Vegetable oils and related derivatives


Tier I vs. Tier II SPCC Plans

  • Tier I (Self-Certified) – For facilities with less than 10,000 gallons of total oil storage capacity and no single container over 5,000 gallons.

  • Tier II (PE-Certified) – Required for facilities that exceed 10,000 gallons or have higher-risk configurations. These plans must be reviewed and certified by a Professional Engineer (PE).

SPCC Plans must be reviewed and updated every five years or whenever significant changes occur to your facility or storage infrastructure.


SPCC Plan Services from Frog Environmental

At Frog Environmental, we provide expert SPCC services to help businesses comply with federal spill prevention regulations. Our offerings include:

  • Custom SPCC plan development specific to your site

  • Tier I or Tier II SPCC plan preparation

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification for Tier II plans

  • Reviews and updates of existing SPCC plans to ensure ongoing compliance

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