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RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS
Brief Background Info
If a tank, drum, container, pipe, or other "process" at your facility contains any of the extremely hazardous toxic and flammable substances listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR 68.130 in an amount above the "threshold quantity" specified for that substance, you are required to develop and implement a risk management program under a rule issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The rule, "Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions" (part 68 of Title 40 of the CFR), applies to a wide variety of facilities that handle, manufacture, store, or use toxic substances, including chlorine, ammonia and other highly flammable substances (such as propane). The objective of this rule is to prevent accidental releases of substances that can cause serious harm to the public and the environment from short-term exposures and to mitigate the severity of releases that do occur.
EPA estimates at least 8,000 RMP facilities nationwide are required to
update and resubmit their Risk Management Plans every 5-years
The RMP Process and the Ten Elements of RMP Regulatory Compliance are critical tools you will need to meet the RMP update and resubmission obligation. To learn more about these components click on the appropriate link below or click here to be redirected to the RMP FAQ page.
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| Elements of RMP Regulatory Compliance |
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