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RMP Guidance for Warehouses - Chapter 10: Implementation

The implementing agency is the federal, state, or local agency taking the lead for implementation and enforcement of part 68. They review risk management plans, select some for audits, and conduct on-site inspections.

RMP Guidance for Propane Storage Facilities - Appendix A

The last page of this document is the Table of Toxic Endpoints, Appendix A to Part 68.

Fact Sheet: Risk Management Program (RMP) Reconsideration Final Rule

Risk management programs, which consist of a hazard assessment, a prevention program, and an emergency response program; must be periodically audited to assess whether the plans are adequate or need to be revised to comply with the regulation.

RMP Guidance for Warehouses - Chapter 9: Risk Management Plan

Submit one RMP, including offsite consequence analysis, for all of your covered processes using the web-based RMP*eSubmit. Your RMP is then stored on EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) where you can access it and make changes or corrections.

RMP Guidance for Warehouses - Introduction

If you handle, manufacture, use, or store any of the toxic and flammable substances listed in 40 CFR Part 68 above the specified threshold quantities in a process, you are required to develop and implement a risk management program rule.

Strategy for Coordinated EPA/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Implementation of the Chemical Accident Prevention Requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990

EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) share responsibility for prevention: OSHA has the Process Safety Management Standard to protect workers, and EPA the Risk Management Program to protect the general public and environment.

Appendix F: Supplemental Risk Management Program Guidance for Wastewater Treatment Plants

Detail for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), including publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and other industrial treatment systems, on complying with part 68 with respect to chlorine, ammonia (anhydrous and aqueous), sulfur dioxide, and digester gas.

General RMP Guidance - Chapter 2: Applicability of Program Levels

Once you have determined that you have one or more processes subject to the Risk Management Program rule (40 CFR part 68), this chapter helps you identify what actions you must take to comply.

General RMP Guidance - Chapter 1: General Applicability

Part 68, the risk management program rule, covers you if you are the owner or operator of a stationary source (facility), that has more than a threshold quantity, of a regulated toxic or flammable substance(e.g., ammonia or chlorine), in a process.

General RMP Guidance - Appendix A: 40 CFR 68

Here the full text of Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions and Risk Management Program is transcribed directly from the Code of Federal Regulations. Subparts include hazard assessment, regulated substances and thresholds, and risk management plan.

RMP*eSubmit

This online reporting software improves data quality and enables you to access your Risk Management Plan 24/7. It operates through EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) and runs in Java. You will need to set up accounts for a certifying official and preparer.

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 9: Risk Management Plan

You must submit one RMP for all of covered processes, using free software RMP*eSubmit on EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX), and fully update and resubmit at least every five years. You may claim confidential business information and trade secrets.

General RMP Guidance - Chapter 7: Prevention Program (Program 3)

Many Program 3 processes are already addressed by the OSHA Process Safety Management Program, which covers on-site consequences. So for compliance with the risk management program, process hazard analysis teams must consider potential offsite consequences.

General RMP Guidance - Chapter 9: Risk Management Plan

You must submit one risk management plan (RMP) to EPA for all of your covered processes. The internet-based RMP*eSubmit allows you to submit your RMP in EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX), where you can access and change/correct existing RMPs.

General RMP Guidance - Appendix B: Selected NAICS Codes

This appendix contains a list of selected 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes used by Federal statistical agencies, in designating business types or functions in categories such as farming, manufacturing, and waste management.