CERS Instructions for New Facilities

Getting Started

• Creating your CERS Username and Password
• CERS Frequently Asked Questions 

 Facility Information

• Adding a New Facility
• Adding a New User (businesses with two or more facilities)
• How to change a facility address
• Requesting Access to an Existing Facility

Hazardous Material Inventory

• Completing the Hazardous Materials Inventory

Emergency Response and Training Plans

• Completing the Emergency Response and Training Plan Element

1. Template – Consolidated Emergency Response/Contingency Plan
   • Instructions for Completing Template

 Underground Storage Tanks

• Completing the Underground Storage Tank Element
  1. Certification of Financial Responsibility
     • Instructions for Certification of Financial Responsibility
  2. Chief Financial Officer Letter
     • Instructions for Chief Financial Officer Letter
  3. Underground Storage Plan Response Plan
     • Instructions for Underground Storage Plan Response Plan
  4. UST Monitoring Plan Template
  5. Designated UST Operator Identification Form
  6. UST Statement of Understanding and Compliance Form 

 Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank

• Completing the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Element
  1. Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Facility Statement

 For additional guidance documents, please visit:  Help Materials | CERS (ca.gov)