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2. A Tier I Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Form describ- ing quantities and locations of categories of hazardous chemicals (e.g. , carcinogens, corrosives, irritants) by March 1 , 1988, and annually thereafter on March 1 . A sample Tier I inventory form is shown in Appendix H. In addition, Tier II information describing the quantities and loca- tions of individual chemicals (as opposed to the information on categories of chemicals required in Tier I) may be required if re- quested by the state, local commission, or the public. Appendix H contains a Tier II inventory form. 14.2.4 Tnxir Chemical Release Inventory Facilities in SIC Codes 20 through 39 that have k10 full -time employ- ees must annually submit Toxic Chemical Release Forms to EPA (begin- ning July 1 , 1988) if they manufacture, process, or use specific toxic chemicals in excess of certain levels. (A list of 329 toxic chemicals is covered by this provision, see Appendix H. ) A form-must be submit- ted for each toxic chemical present at the facility and will include information on quantity, usage, treatment and disposal methods, and quantities entering each environmental medium per year as a result of normal business operations. EPA' s proposed Toxic Chemical Release Form is attached in Appendix H. (Congress intended facility own- ers/operators to use readily available information to fulfill this requirement; extensive monitoring or measurement will not be re- quired. ) EPA will compile this information to create a national inventory of toxic chemical emissions. 14.3 CALIFORNIA RIGHT TO KNOW/EMERGENCY RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS In 1985, the California legislature passed AB 2185, which requires local agencies and industries to prepare and carry out emergency response plans for accidental releases of hazardous materials. (These provisions were amended in 1986 by AB 2187. ) In addition, an PJ9 9390502E.00D ' 14- Rev. 1 11/09/88