Phone Directory

Emergency Response & Spill Reporting

EMERGENCY RESPONSE: 9-1-1

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: CHEMTREC ...... 800-424-9300
(24 hour service of the Chemical Manufacturer's Association: provides emergency product information; will put in contact with private response personnel.

SPILL/RELEASE REPORTING:
*Review specific laws and regulations for additional reporting requirements.

• Santa Clara County Hazardous Materials Compliance Division (HMCD) and local HazMat unit. (See below)

• Office of Emergency Services (OES) ....... 1-800-852-7550 or 916-262-1621
  • Free Guide! - Get "California Hazardous Material Spill/Release Notification Guidance" free by calling OES at 916-262-1750.

• National Response Center ....... 800-424-8802
  • (see Local Fire Departments/ Hazardous Materials Units)

Poison Control & Health Hazards

POISON CONTROL CENTER (emergency/urgent calls) ....... 408-299-5112

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE PROGRAM ........................ 408-299-8800

HAZARD EVALUATION SYSTEM & INFORMATION SERVICE ........ 510-540-3014

(Health effects and safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace.)

Local & Regional Agencies

SANTA CLARA COUNTY

• Hazardous Materials Compliance Division (HMCD) ....... 408-299-6930
  • (Hazardous waste enforcement/regulatory information.)

• Pollution Prevention Program .............................. 408-441-1195
  • (Waste management/reduction resources, referral to appropriate regulatory agencies, etc.)

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS UNITS (City Fire Dept. "HazMat" unit or as noted.)

• Central Fire District (Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos) ........ 408-378-4015

• Santa Clara County HMCD ............................ 408-299-6930
  • (unincorporated areas, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Saratoga) * Ask to speak with a Hazardous Materials Inspector

WATER QUALITY/POLLUTION CONTROL PLANTS

• Gilroy/Morgan Hill (Fire Dept. Chemical Control Division) ... 408-848-0370
  • Serves: Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill

• Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant .......... 415-329-2598
  • Ask for the Industrial Waste or Source Control Section.
  • Serves: Cities of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Los Altos; Town of Los Altos Hills; Stanford Campus

• San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant ............ 408-945-5300
  • Serves: Cities of San Jose, Santa Clara, and Milpitas; Burbank, Sunol, and Cupertino Sanitary Districts, City of Cupertino; County Sanitary District No. 2-3; West Valley Sanitation District: Cities of Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga

• Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant ............. 408-730-7270
  • Serves: City of Sunnyvale; Portion of Moffett Field; Rancho Rinconada Sanitation District, City of Cupertino

SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ....... 408-265-2600

• Groundwater Protection (dry wells, fuel leaks, etc.) ....... 408-927-0710

SANTA CLARA VALLEY NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL (NPS) PROGRAM HOTLINE ................. 800-794-2482

BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ....... 415-771-6000

• Compliance Assistance (COMPASS) Program ...... 415-749-4999
• Complaints Line (odor, emissions, etc.) ........ 800-334-ODOR

REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARDS (RWQCB)

• Central Coast (Morgan Hill, Gilroy) ............... 805-549-3147
• San Francisco Bay (Rest of Santa Clara County) ....... 510-286-1255

State Agencies

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Cal/EPA)

• Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment ....... 916-445-6900
  • Office of Environmental Information ........ 916-327-1848
  • Also the general "Help Desk" for Cal/EPA.
  • * Ask about the zip code tailored Guide to Hazardous Substance Reporting Requirements ($30)
• Air Resources Board (ARB) ................................ 916-445-4383
  • Compliance Assistance Program (Handbooks, etc.) ...... 916-327-7211
• Integrated Waste Management Board .................... 916-255-2200
• Water Resources Control Board (WRCB) ............ 916-657-2390
• Department of Pesticide Regulation ................... 916-654-0551
• Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
  • Region II Offices ........................................... 510-540-3729
    • Permit Information .............................. 510-540-2122
    • Consultative Services Program ................... 510-540-3732
  • State Offices (Reference Line) ....................... 916-322-0476
    • Pollution Prevention & Technology Development ... 916-322-3670
      • Free publications!
      • (Waste reduction, recycling, alternative technology)
    • California Waste Exchange ........................ 916-322-4742
    • Classification of Wastes (M-F, 8am-12pm) ...... 916-322-7676
    • EPA/State ID Numbers ................ 916-324-1781
      • Generators of more than 100kg (220 lbs or 27 gals) per month, see number listed under Federal EPA.
    • List of Certified Laboratories ............... 510-540-2800
    • On-site Hazardous Waste Treatment Unit ......... 916-323-5871
    • Transportation Unit
      (List of registered haulers, etc.) ............. 916-324-2430
    • Treatment Standards/Land Disposal Restrictions .... 916-324-7663

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP)

• Hazardous Materials Section (Transporter requirements) .... 916-327-3310

CALIFORNIA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (Cal/OSHA), DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (DOSH)

• Enforcement - Local District ........................... 408-452-7288
• Consultation Service - Area Office .................. 415-573-3862
• Consultation Service - Headquarters ................ 415-703-4050

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (OES)

• Reporting hazardous materials spills ....................... 1-800-852-7550 or 916-262-1621
• Hazardous Materials Division, Headquarters ... 916-262-1750
  • also for California Emergency Planning & Response Commission (CEPRC)
• Hazardous Materials Division, Region II ...... 510-646-5946
  • also for Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC)

OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS ...... 916-445-6546

• Small Business Advocate Helpline (Automated info/directory.) ...... 916-327-HELP
• Ask about the California Licensing Handbook ($16) and local Small Business Development Centers.

California Small Business Guide to Government Services - a catalog of major federal and state assistance programs and service agencies designed to aid the small business person. Available for $7.00 from Senate Publications. Call 916-327-2155 for more information.

Federal Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

• Hazardous Materials Information Exchange (DOT sponsors #) ... 800-752-6367
• Local DOT Office of Motor Carriers ........ 916-551-1300
• (Both provide information regarding federal hazardous materials transportation requirements, including proper packaging.)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

• Region IX ................................................ 415-744-1500
• EPA ID numbers ................................ 415-495-8895
  • Generators of 100kg (220lb or 27gal) or less per month, or of "California only" regulated wastes, see number listed under Cal/EPA.
• RCRA/Superfund Hotline D.C. ................... 800-424-9346
  • (Federal hazardous waste regulations)
  • Region IX ........................................... 415-744-2074
• Hazardous Waste Ombudsman D.C. .............. 202-260-9361
  • (Assists in voicing complaints or resolving issues)
  • Region IX ............................................ 415-744-2110
• Small Business Ombudsman/Hotline ............. 800-368-5888
  • (EPA compliance assistance)
• Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know ...... 800-535-0202
  • (SARA Title III) Hotline

Other Regulatory Compliance Assistance

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (BEAC) ................... 1-800-799-BEAC

• (Regulatory compliance information, technical assistance, education, and training.)

CALIFORNIA SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTITUTE ........... 805-549-3344

• An institution of the Office of Emergency Services (OES)
• (Provides training in hazardous materials response.)

CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ...... 1-800-348-2262

• (Publish various environmental compliance guides, conduct seminars, and staff a "Helpline.")
• Publish four environmental compliance guides, including the California Environmental Compliance Handbook ($49), an overview of significant programs. All four guides, an organizer, and 1-year subscription to Regwatch are available as a set ($219). Videos and software also available.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EXTENSION PROGRAM ..... 408-748-7380

• (Hazardous materials certificate program and classes.)

To Order . . .

UNIFORM HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFESTS

• Dept. of General Services
  Documents & Publications
  P.O. Box 1015, North Highlands, CA 95660
  Call 916-574-2200 for information only (no phone orders).
  
• Price includes tax/shipping: 50 for $14.80, 400 for $70.00

LOCAL ORDINANCES/REGULATIONS

• Call the local regulating agency or the city/county clerk.

CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE (H&S)

• Division 20, Chapters 6.5-6.98 (Hazardous Waste Control Law)
• Dept. of General Services (see "Manifests" above), $29.70

OTHER CALIFORNIA CODES

• West Publishing sells annotated state and federal codes and provides on-line assistance.
• Call: 1-800-328-9352.

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (CCR)

• Barclay's Law Publishers
  P.O. Box 3066, South San Francisco, CA 94083
  Phone orders accepted: 415-244-6611
  
• All Titles available. Call for order form.

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR), UNITED STATES CODE (USC)

• U.S. General Printing Office (GPO) Bookstore
  450 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102
  Call to check availability and price: 415-252-5334
  
• Also West Publishing. See "Other California Codes" above.

LISTS OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

• List of Lists, call Cal/EPA Office of Environmental Information.
  (Combined list of chemicals/substances regulated by various programs.)
• Also see following pages for individual lists of programs addressed:
  • Santa Clara County Hazardous Materials Compliance Division
  • Bay Area Air Quality Management District
  • California Occupational Safety & Health Administration (Cal/OSHA)

State and federal laws and regulations are also available for free viewing at most college and main public libraries