Review the HMBP Program Eligibility Flowchart to determine whether you qualify for the program.

Visit California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) to submit or certify your hazardous materials business plan electronically. If you have not previously submitted an electronic business plan then you will need to create an account to begin the process.

Please review the following instructions as they apply:

• Form E (Emergency Response Plan, Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan) Instructions
• Form I (Chemical Inventory) Instructions
• Form M (Map Grid) Instructions
• Form T (Employee Training Program) Instructions
• Map Symbols

The forms required to be filled out depends on the type, storage, amount, treatment, etc. of hazardous materials handled at your facility. Forms will be available based on the information you provide on the business activities form when you begin your electronic submission. 

Additional information, such as site maps, emergency response plans, and employee training plans may be uploaded. 

• Download form templates that can be uploaded as part of your annual electronic submission.
• Chemical Inventory form I examples pre-filled out with chemical information. (For reference use only).

When you have completed filling out all the forms, submit your information for review.

Within fourteen (14) days you should receive an automated email response after the review is complete with either confirmation that the forms were accepted or with instructions of additional information or changes that are required.