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FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Request to Set a Public Hearing on Proposed
Changes to the Toxic Chemical Disclosure Form
Introduction
In accordance with the requirements of Section 53028 of the Toxic
Chemical Disclosure Law, it is requested that the City Council
set a public hearing on June 14, 1983,. on proposed revisions to
the 1983 Toxic Chemical Disclosure Form.
Background
On November 3, 1981, the City Council adopted a Toxic Chemical
Disclosure Ordinance. Two years of experience with the Ordinance
indicates that certain revisions are necessary. Many businesses
answer questions on the form inaccurately. Further, the Fire
Department has requested that changes be made in the form to
assist them in responding to emergency situations.
Double Reporting and Form Format
Presently, substances by chemical name are listed on one page and
chemicals by product name are listed on another. Because of this
format, businesses frequently report the same chemical twice,
once on each page (see Exhibit A, present Toxic Chemical
Disclosure Form). In this instance, staff cannot make an
accurate assessment of the number of chemicals used.
The revised Toxic Chemical Disclosure Form requires that each
substance be reported by chemical name and/or product name and the
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same line (see Exhibit B, proposed Toxic Chemical Disclosure
Form). This will avoid double reporting.
Also, the present form draws no distinction between storage of
raw chemicals and disposal of waste chemicals. To clarify
methods of storage, handling, processing and disposal of
chemicals, the revised form is divided into two categories of
question - those about how chemicals are handled in raw form and
waste form.
Fire Department Recommended Changes
The Fire Department needs more specific information about the
quantities of chemicals disclosed for determining adequate
emergency response methods. Presently, the form only asks for
quantities in the following increments: less than one gallon, one
to ten gallons, ten to one hundred gallons and over 100 gallons.
The revised form asks that actual quantities of chemicals be
specified. And, since many chemicals are measured in pounds, not
gallons, a business is now required to report by appropriate
unit.
The Fire Department is also concerned, for emergency response
purposes, if a chemical is used in manufacturing or processing,
or stored for later distribution. Therefore, a questions is
included on the revised form, asking whether a chemical is
emitted in any form.
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The Fire Department has reviewed the proposed revisions and
concurs with the recommended change.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached
resolution setting a public hearing on June 14, 1983, regarding
proposed changes to the 1983 Toxic Chemical Disclosure form.
Prepared by: Stan Scholl, Director of General Services
Jacquelyn Kelly, Senior Administrative Analyst
Julie Lee, Toxic Chemical Coordinator
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Resolution
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