GreenWave Environmental Solutions LLC — Newport Beach, California.
Hazardous materials and hazardous waste consulting for Orange County and California facilities.
Short answer
If your facility handles, stores, or uses hazardous materials including hazardous waste at or above California reporting thresholds, you generally need a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) and must submit it through the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) to your local CUPA.
What an HMBP is
An HMBP is a facility-specific plan that documents hazardous materials inventory, emergency contacts, site maps, and response procedures. It helps your facility and first responders understand what is onsite and how to respond safely.
Common triggers
Common triggers include storing or using hazardous materials at or above applicable thresholds, generating hazardous waste, or operating equipment such as generators that falls under reporting requirements.
Hazardous materials stored or used at or above reporting thresholds.
Hazardous waste generated, accumulated, or transported as part of operations.
Emergency generators, tanks, or other equipment subject to CUPA reporting.
Do not rely on memory—thresholds and local requirements can change, so confirm with your CUPA.
HMBP vs DTSC vs CUPA
HMBP: the facility plan and inventory submitted through CERS.
DTSC: California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control, which regulates hazardous waste.
CUPA: your local Certified Unified Program Agency, which administers and enforces applicable programs.
A facility can be in scope for more than one program.
What good looks like
Current inventory and site map.
Emergency contacts and response procedures.
Accurate CERS submissions and records.
Staff who know what to do during an incident.
How GreenWave helps
GreenWave helps facilities identify applicable requirements, organize HMBP and CERS information, and stay inspection-ready across Orange County and California.
GreenWave reviews the applicable California Code of Regulations (CCR) and Health and Safety Code (HSC) requirements that apply to your facility so HMBP, CERS, and related hazardous materials and hazardous waste obligations are handled for proper compliance.
Official starting points
CERS — https://cers.calepa.ca.gov/
CalEPA Unified Program — https://calepa.ca.gov/cupa/
Find your CUPA — https://cersapps.calepa.ca.gov/Public/Directory
Orange County Hazardous Materials / HMBP — https://www.ochealthinfo.com/services-programs/environmental-health/hazardous-materials/hazardous-material-disclosure-business
This page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with your CUPA for your facility.
Contact
Email: mike@greenwaveenvsol.com
Phone: 949-230-9989
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