Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations

The Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations were enacted to govern the review process for hazardous materials information under the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act. The regulations came into effect on August 25, 1988, and replaced an earlier regulation.

These regulations aim to protect workers, employers, and suppliers of hazardous products by ensuring that they have access to accurate and complete information about these substances. To this end, the regulations establish a process for filing claims for exemption from disclosing information in accordance with section 11 of the Act.

A claim for exemption must be made in writing and bear the signature of the claimant or their agent. The claim must also contain specific information, such as the product identifier, CAS registry number, and concentration levels of hazardous substances. Employers are required to disclose information about the hazards posed by a substance that is used in their workplace.

The regulations set out different fees for original claims and refiled claims, depending on whether they are made electronically or in paper form. Small businesses with a gross annual revenue of less than $3 million and fewer than 100 employees are eligible for reduced fees.

To ensure the security of the information contained in these regulations, electronic signatures are required for all documents submitted under these rules. The use of electronic means to transmit claims is allowed, but must be done securely to protect against unauthorized access.

The regulations also provide for the assignment of registry numbers to individual claims, which must be used when filing subsequent claims for the same product or substance. A date of filing is also required for each claim, which is assigned when a registry number is issued.

Overall, these regulations are designed to promote public safety and protect workers by ensuring that they have access to accurate information about hazardous materials.