What is an HMBP?
The HMBP is a comprehensive document required by California law for facilities that handle hazardous materials in quantities at or above specific thresholds.
Purpose
- To inform emergency responders about hazardous materials stored on-site.
- To minimize harm from accidental releases.
- To comply with federal and state Community Right-to-Know laws.
EH&S manages and submits HMBP conducting audit of facilities to ensure compliance.
An HMBP is submitted for facilities that handle an aggregate storage of:
- ≥ 55 gallons of a liquid
- ≥ 500 pounds of a solid
- ≥ 200 cubic feet of compressed gas
Key Components
- Facility Information – Business activities, owner/operator details, emergency contacts.
- Hazardous Materials Inventory – Type, quantity, location, and risks of materials.
- Site Map – Includes loading areas, emergency shutoffs, evacuation zones, and storage areas.
- Emergency Response Plan – Procedures for spills, leaks, and other incidents.
- Employee Training Plan – Safety training for new and existing staff.
EH&S currently manages HMBPs for the following locations:
- Ackerman Hall/Kerckhoff Hall
- Boelter Hall
- Boyer Hall
- Brain Mapping Center
- Brain Research Institute
- Broad Art Center
- California NanoSystems Institute
- CoGen Plant
- Doris and Louis Factor Building
- Doris Stein Eye Research Center
- EH&S Service Building
- Engineering VI
- Engineering V
- Franz Hall Psychology Building
- Geffen Hall
- Geology
- Gonda Center
- Gordon & Virginia MacDonald Medical Research Laboratory
- Fleet Services (Campus Service Building I)
- Jules Stein Eye Institute
- Knudsen Hall
- Life Sciences Buidling
- Mathematical Sciences
- Molecular Sciences Building
- Neuroscience Research Building
- Physics and Astronomy Building
- Radiology
- Reed Neurological Research Center
- School of Dentistry
- SEAS IV
- Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
- Slichter Hall
- Southern Regional Library
- Terasaki Life Sciences
- Transit Maintenance Yard
- Young Hall
EH&S provides audit oversight for off campus locations including but not limited to:
- Lake Arrowhead
- Palos Verde Campus
EH&S provides HMBP preparation and submission services as a premium service for off campus locations.
EH&S management, annual reporting, and oversight of HMBPs is a core service for buildings on campus.
- Non Core Service Consultation Fees $118.05/hr.
Additional CUPA fees below may apply to each building/facility:
| Activity | Fee |
|---|---|
| HMBP Base Fee | $474.24 |
| CUPA Administrative Fee | 16% of invoiced amount |
| Oversight Surcharge | $ 79.00 |
| Electronic Reporting Fee | $ 27.00 |
| CalARP Surcharge | $ 370.00 |
| APSA Surcharge | $ 26.00 |
Hazardous Materials Inventory Fees
These are based on the quantity of hazardous materials stored:
| Quantity Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| 55–275 gallons / 500–2,500 lbs / 200–1,000 cu ft gas | $86.23 |
| 276–500 gallons / 2,501–5,000 lbs / 1,001–2,000 cu ft gas | $172.45 |
| 501–5,500 gallons / 5,001–50,000 lbs / 2,001–20,000 cu ft gas | $344.90 |
| >5,500 gallons / >50,000 lbs / >20,000 cu ft gas | $689.80 |
HMBPs are regulated at both the state and local level in California by:
- California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
- Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs) - LAFD
Regulations
- California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95
- California Code of Regulations, Title 19
Trainings and informational resources that address emergency response and contingency plans:
Trainings -
available in WORKSAFE
- Laboratory Safety Fundamental Training
