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accident-prevention law that requires industries to assess the risk posed by potential chemical releases from their facilities and to take steps to reduce these risks was passed in 1986 (AB 3777) . The California emergency response and accident prevention laws, which are consolidated in Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and Safety LQ_da, are summarized below. Administering agencies have the right to implement more stringent requirements. Therefore, applicable require- ments may differ from those summarized below depending on the location of the business. 14.3. 1mer eg ncyBesponse Activities (AB 218522,13Z Responsibilities of Administering Agencies Under Chapter 6.95 of the Health and Safety Code, the administering agency (the County Office of Emergency . Services) is required to testablish an "area plan" to provide efficient emergency response to releases of hazardous materials within the agency's jurisdiction. Area plans provide procedures for emergency rescue personnel , train- ing, and pre-emergency planning. The County expects to submit its area plan to the State Office of Emergency Services in October 1988. Requirements That Apply to Businesses Businesses that handle (at any one time) 2500 pounds, 255 gallons, or 2200 cubic feet at standard temperature and pressure (for compressed gases) of a hazardous material or a mixture containing a hazardous material must file "business plans. " ("Hazardous materials" include chemicals for which MSDSs are required under the California Hazardous Substances Information and Training Act, hazardous wastes, substances listed in 49 CFR under Department of Transportation regulations, and materials listed in subdivision (b) of Section 6382 of the Labor Code. ) A business plan must include: (1) an emergency response plan, (2) an inventory of hazardous materials, and (3) a training plan. PJ9 9390502E.000 14-9 Rev. 1 11/09/88