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The document provides detailed instructions for completing the Consolidated Emergency Response/Contingency Plan (CERS) required by California law for facilities handling hazardous materials and waste. It outlines regulatory requirements, general instructions for plan completion, specific line item instructions, and emergency response procedures. The CERS aims to unify emergency planning requirements, ensure employee training in safety procedures, and facilitate proper response to hazardous material incidents.

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What is California CERS?

The California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) is the statewide web-based system that supports the electronic exchange of required Unified Program information among businesses, local governments and the U.S. EPA.

How to access CERS?

1 Navigate to the CAASPP ELPAC Website. 2 Select the CERSCalifornia Educator Reporting System button. Then from the CAASPP ELPAC CERS Resources web page, select the CERSCalifornia Educator Reporting System button. 3 Log on with your Test Operations Management System (TOMS) credentials.

How to get access to CERS?

To access CERS, educators must use their assigned Test Operations Management System (TOMS) credentials.

How often does CERS need to be updated?

Business are required to: Electronically review and certify the CERS submittal at least 1 time per calendar year, no later than 12/31. Update the CERS submittal within 30 days of any significant changes to the business or inventory.

How do I create a CERS account?

To Establish a CERS Account for Your Business: Go to 2. Select Business Portal Sign-In 3. Select Create New Account 4. Fill in the required information on the CERS Registration page to create your account and select the Create My Account button in the lower right corner of the form.

Key Facts About the CERS Consolidated Emergency Response/Contingency Plan

Legal Requirement for Emergency Plans

Contingency Plan Necessity

CERS Format Flexibility

Employee Training Requirements

Emergency Communication Protocols

Evacuation Procedures

Documentation and Certification

Legal Requirement for Emergency Plans

The Health and Safety Code (HSC) §25504 mandates that Hazardous Materials Business Plans include Emergency Response Plans for hazardous material releases.

Contingency Plan Necessity

Facilities generating over 1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste monthly must prepare a Contingency Plan as per Title 22 California Code of Regulations.

CERS Format Flexibility

The CERS format is not mandatory; facilities can use alternative emergency planning documents if they meet HSC and 22 CCR requirements.

Employee Training Requirements

Employee training on safety procedures is required for all personnel handling hazardous materials, with specific content outlined in the plan.

Emergency Communication Protocols

The plan includes detailed instructions on internal emergency communications and notifications to neighboring facilities during an off-site release.

Evacuation Procedures

Facilities must establish clear evacuation signals and assembly areas, ensuring that evacuation routes are posted prominently.

Documentation and Certification

The completed plan must be signed, certified, and uploaded to CERS as a PDF document to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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