Hazardous Materials Business Plan Inventory Exemptions
The following hazardous substances and quantities have been exempted from the
inventory provisions of the Hazardous Materials Business Plan [H&SC Chapter 6.95 under
H&SC 25503.5. (c) (2)] based on the findings that due to the quantities involved, the rural
nature of Amador County, and the common use of the hazardous substances in both
business and residential settings throughout the county, the substances exempted would
not pose a present or potential danger to the environment or to human health and safety if
the hazardous substance was released into the environment.
Refrigeration
Freon in Building AC systems – (fluorocarbons, chlorocarbons,
chlorofluorocarbons)
Propylene Glycol (winery chillers)
Oxy-Acetylene Compressed Gases (less than 1000 cubic feet total compressed gases)
Compressed Inert Gases
Carbon Dioxide for soft drink machines (200 pounds/1700 cubic feet)
Inert Gases (Compressed Air, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Neon,
Nitrogen, Xenon or mixtures, 6000 cubic feet total)
Compressed Air used by emergency responders
Building Materials
Cement - Less than 10,000 pounds or 1,190 gallons
Stucco - Less than 10,000 pounds or 1,190 gallons
Plastering Compounds- Less than 10,000 pounds or 1,190 gallons
Cold Patch Asphalt- Less than 10,000 pounds or 1,190 gallons
Roofing Tar- Less than 10,000 pounds or 1,190 gallons
Diatomaceous Earth- Less than 10,000 pounds or 1,190 gallons
Propane
Propane used for on premise heating, cooling, or cooking (1000 gallons total)
Propane used for on premise standby generator (1000 gallons total)