HMD Publications and Guidance Documents

Refer to the list below for or additional information and useful guidance documents on industry-specific topics.

Automotive Businesses

Biotech - EPIC+ Program

Breweries & Beverage Manufacturers

Charitable Organizations

General Aviation

Hotels and Motels

Retail Stores

Schools and Community Outreach

Disputing Violations

Fees

DEHQ Fees Web Page

HMD Public Outreach Events

 

Hazardous Waste

• California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program & List of Certified Labs
  
• Chlorinated automotive product use banned HM-9095
• DTSC Managing Empty Containers Fact Sheet | Department of Toxic Substances Control
• Hazardous Waste Management for Small Quantity Generators HM-9099
• Label Samples - Hazardous Waste/Universal Waste/Empty Container
• Pharmaceutical Waste Presentations
• RCRA Large Quantity Generator Emission Control Regulations - Subparts BB and CC
• Registered Hazardous Waste Transporters
• Small Quantity Generator Emergency Response Plan HM-9099a
• DTSC Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements | Department of Toxix Substances Control
• Small Quantity Generator Regulations RCRA 40 CFR 262.34
• Small Quantity Generator Tank Regulations RCRA 40 CFR 265.201
• Small Quantity Generator Container Management Regulations RCRA 40 CFR 265.170
• Hazardous Waste Container Weekly Inspection Log HM-9322
• Lab Pack CERS Reporting Guidance HMG-4020
• Retail Store CERS Reporting Guidance
• Hazardous Waste Violation Checklist - SQG/LQG | RCRA LQG
• Staining Waste Guidance HMG-3023

DTSC Fact Sheets

• Defining Hazardous Waste 
• Aerosol Can Management
  
• Accumulation Time Limits for Generators
• Defining Hazardous Waste Guidance
• Dental, Medical & Veterinary Offices - Managing Hazardous Waste
• Empty Container Management
• Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements
• Hazardous Waste Manifest Changes
• Universal Waste Management
• Used Oil Generator Requirements
• Managing Used Oil Filters for Generators 
• Advisory: Draining of Used Oil Filters
• Waste Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Filters Management
• Airbag Waste Management

More information about the Hazardous Waste Program

Hazardous Waste Tank Systems & Treatment

Hazardous Waste Tank Systems

• Attention: Owners of Used Oil or Waste Antifreeze ASTs HM-9271
• Hazardous Waste Tank Systems HM-932
• Hazardous Waste Tank System Daily Inspection Log HM-9321
• Waste Tank Management for Large Quantity Generators

Onsite Treatment of Hazardous Waste  - Tiered Permitting Facilities

• Tiered Permitting Requirements Reference Chart
• Cost Estimates: facilities Under Permit by Rule or Conditional Authorization HM-9224

DTSC Fact Sheets

• Flowchart for Onsite Treatment & Tiered Permitting 
• Phase I Environmental Assessment Checklist

Fixed Treatment Units (FTUs)

• FTU Operating Under Permit By Rule
  
• FTU Operating Under Conditional Authorization
  
• FTU Operating Under Conditional Exemption-Small Quantity Treatment
  
• FTU Operating Under Conditional Exemption-Limited
• FTU Operating Under Conditional Exemption-Specified Waste Stream

Transportable Treatment Units (TTUs)

• TTU Operating Under Conditional Exemption-Small Quantity Treatment
  
• TTU Operating Under Conditional Exemption-Specified Waste Stream
  
• TTU Operating Under Permit by Rule

 

Hazardous Materials

• 2018 Federal Hazard Category Guide
• CalOES Release Reporting Booklet
• Combustible Metal Reporting
• HMBP Packet - Disclosure of Hazardous Materials Information Bulletin HM-952 (04-2021)
• Employee Training Documentation (sample) HM-954
• Hazardous Substances List (Director's List)
• Proposition 65 Information (Carcinogens and Reproductive Toxins List)
• Regulated Substances HM-9181
• Release Reporting Assessment Tool HM-9511
• San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances (Title 6, Div.8, Ch.11 - HazMat Business Plans) 
• Hazardous Materials Violation Checklist 

 

More information about the Hazardous Materials Program

Califonia Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program

• San Diego County CalARP Program Guidelines Updated September 2014
• Regulated Substances/Extremely Hazardous Substances Updated February 2011
• Guidance for CalARP Program Seismic Assessments Updated January 2019
• CalARP Program FAQ (CalOES) Updated February 2014 
• CalARP Mixtures FAQ (CalOES) Updated January 2014
• Guidance for Facilities on Risk Management Programs (EPA) Updated March 2009
• Consolidated List of Lists (EPA) Updated June 2019 
• CalARP Violation Checklist

For more information on the HMD’s CalARP Program, go to the California Accidental Release Prevention Page.

 

Medical Waste

• California Medical Waste Management Act
• Disposal for Veterinary Practices HM-9216
• Disposal for Dental Practices HM-9218
• Disposal for Medical Practices HM-9219
• Dental, Medical & Veterinary Offices - Managing Hazardous Waste (DTSC)
• Home-Generated Sharps Guidance for Healthcare Providers HM-9266
• Medical Waste Container Labeling Guidance HM-9904
• Medical Waste Transporters
• Pharmaceutical Waste Guidance HMG-8006
• Medical Waste Treatment Sterilization Log HM-9157
• Management of Regulated Medical Waste HM-9214
• San Diego Code of Regulatory Ordinances - Title 6, Division 8, Chapter 12 - Medical Waste
• Medical Waste Violation Checklist

More information about the Medical Waste Program

Underground Storage Tanks

• FAQ: Compliance with Federal Underground Storage Tank Regulations Effective October 2018
• 2018 Overfill Requirements Guide for Owners and Operators
• 2018 Overfill Prevention Compliance Assistance Brochure (EPA)
• 2018 Overfill Prevention Equipment Inspection Requirements (Water Board)
• Standards for Secondary Containment Testing of USTs  HM-9169a
  
• UST Plan Check and Inspection Fees HM-9128(UST)
• UST Presentations
• UST Violation Checklist

More information about the UST Program

Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA)

Laws and Regulations

• Code of Federal Regulations Part 112 – Oil Pollution Prevention (SPCC Rule)
• California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.67 Aboveground Storage of Petroleum (APSA)
• Laws and Regulations APSA Tanks in Underground Areas
• APSA Violation Checklist (County of San Diego CUPA) 

Guidance and Information

• Federal SPCC Requirements and Guidance
• Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) and the APSA Program
• OSFM Information on Tanks In Underground Areas (TIUGAs)
• OSFM Information Bulletin 18-0005 (pertains to CFC §5703.6.2.2 and underground piping connected to a TIUGA)
• OSFM Information Bulletin 14-0005 Addendum 01-29-2015 (pertains to Underground Storage Tanks Being Sold As Aboveground Storage Tanks)

Fire Code Requirements

• For fire code requirements on aboveground petroleum storage tank installation, alteration, abandonment or removal, contact the appropriate District 1 Fire Authority or for state owned/operated facilities contact CAL FIRE-OSFM Fire & Life Safety Division.

More information about the APSA Program

 

Emergency Response

• Hot Topic: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
• Hot Topic: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety - Wildfires
• Hot Topic: Nitrous Oxide Safety

More information about the Emergency Response Program.

Tools for Compliance

Pollution Prevention 

• Small Quantity Medical Waste Generators HM-9634

Self-Audit Tools

• Biotech Businesses HM-9635
• Secondary Schools HM-963