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Labeling Requirements for Hazardous Substances

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Before you submit your application

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    The Community Right-to-Know Program uses an online reporting system that allows the facilities to electronically submit their Annual, Revision or Updated Tier II Submissions.

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      Steps to apply in person:

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      Download the Community Right-to-Know Hazardous Substances List linked above under Additional Information.

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        Compare the quantity of the hazardous substances stored and/or used at the applicant's facility with the Community Right-to-Know Hazardous Substances List and the Hazard Category List.

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          Check whether the quantity of hazardous substances stored and/or used at the applicant's facility exceeds the TRQ in the Community Right-to-Know Hazardous Substances List and the Hazard Category List.

          • 4

            If the quantity of hazardous substances stored and/or to be used at the applicants' facility exceeds the TRQ, follow the instructions in The NYC Community Right-to-Know Guidelines for Reporting, linked above.

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              For those businesses that do not exceed the TRQ, write a letter to the DEP following the instructions above.

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                DEP inspectors will visit the site to verify the information submitted and to determine the exemption status of the facility.