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1. What are the powers and duties of the HMCB

The following duties of the HMCB are:

• Create and support education awareness to the citizens of Clifton of dangers, hazards and problems with the use and release of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Make recommendations to the Municipal Council for regulations of inspection, control, and supervision of hazardous chemicals and materials in the City of Clifton which includes fines and penalties.

2. What materials need to be filed with the HMCB?

The following materials need to filed:

• Community Right to Know Survey (ANNUALLY) (DEQ-094)
• EPA Form R, Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Reporting Form and DEQ-100
• New Jersey DEP Form DEQ-80
• Other paperwork will be requested by the HMCB (such as the Hazardous Materials Control Board Application and Chemical Inventory Statement)
• Section 311 of SARA Title

3. What enforcement powers does the HMCB have?

Powers and remedies are provided under 42 USC section 11046(a)(2), and under any other applicable federal or state law or regulation. Other additional powers and remedies as may be available under any state or federal law, rule or regulation or as may be available under any other ordinances of the City of Clifton, or as may be available under common law.

4. What does HMCB review once Building Application is submitted?

The following items are reviewed after the Building application is submitted:

• Review any Building plans submitted (engineering or architect)
• Review Clifton HazMat Board Chemical Inventory Sheet and HMCB Application
• Review company’s liability insurance and fire insurance or certificate of insurance specifying risks covered by insurance policies.

After the Review

HMCB needs at least 75% vote of its attending members. It may require, from any applicant facility that is not in compliance with the requirements, a hazard analysis alone, or a with risk assessment of the chemicals and substances at the building for which the application is made.

If there are any changes in quantity after initial approval, the facility shall be required to submit a written report detailing the changes for the Board’s information, review and action.

5. What fees are collected by HMCB?

Fees are collected annually based on Right to Know surveys submitted from facilities previous year survey and budget. (See Clifton Ordinance 45-11)

6. What education is provided by HMCB?

The HMCB provides community education. Speakers are available to come and talk at schools, community meetings, health fairs, science fairs, etc. Please contact the Hazmat Coordinator to set up a speaker.