Laws & Regulations

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.

Risk Management Programs under Clean Air Act Section 112(r): Guidance for Implementing Agencies

Accidental release prevention programs under section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) are related to and build on activities under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

Guidance for Conducting Risk Management Program Inspections Under Clean Air Act Section 112(r)

This guidance is for implementing agencies that conduct inspections of facilities (i.e., stationary sources) subject to 40 CFR Part 68, which requires development and implementation of a Risk Management Plan.

Urban Runoff: Model Ordinances for Post Construction Controls

The main goal of the model post-construction stormwater management ordinance for new development and redevelopment is to limit surface runoff volumes and reduce water runoff pollution loadings.

Baseline Year for the Baseline Year Test (in 40 CFR 93.119)

EPA OTAQ's State and Local Transportation Resources are for air quality and transportation government and community leaders. Updates on the adequacy of state implementation plans (SIPs), and transportation conformity regulations and guidance

Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Resources for state and local planners interested in estimating on-road greenhouse gas emissions and assessing the impact of specific travel efficiency strategies.

State Asset Management Initiatives Documents

A matrix of how states are utilizing asset management practices to help strengthen water system managerial capacity.

Lead (Pb) Air Quality Standards - Documents from Review Completed in 2016

Denial of Requests for Extension of Comment Period: Repeal of Emission Requirements for Glider Vehicles, Glider Engines, and Glider Kits

Denial of Requests for Extension of Comment Period – Two organizations requested that EPA extend the public comment period for the proposed rule.

Canola Oil Pathways Final Rulemaking

EPA finalizes an action to approve Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathways for certain biofuels that are produced from canola/rapeseed oil.

Formerly SmartWay Verified List for Aerodynamic Devices

This list provides the archived verified SmartWay Trailer Devices and Device combinations for 53’ Box and refrigerated trailers.

NPDES Pretreatment Discharge Requirements for Tolmar in Colorado

Under the National Pretreatment Program and control mechanism CO-PF00106, Tolmar is authorized to discharge wastewater to the City of Windsor, Colorado, publicly operated treatment works (POTW).

NPDES Permit for Chemtrade Refinery Services in Wyoming

Under NPDES permit WY-0034207, Chemtrade Refinery Services, Inc. is authorized to discharge from its wastewater treatment facility located in Fremont County,Wyoming, to an unnamed drainage way that flows into the Little Wind River near St. Stephens, Wyo.

NPDES Permit for Wesco Operating, Inc. – Sheldon Dome Field in Wyoming

Under NPDES permit WY-0025607, Wesco Operating, Inc. is authorized to discharge from its Sheldon Dome Field wastewater treatment facility in Fremont County, Wyo. to an unnamed ephemeral tributary of Dry (Pasup) Creek, which is tributary to the Wind River.

NPDES Permit for Wesco Operating, Inc. – Maverick Springs in Wyoming

Under NPDES permit WY-0000469, Wesco Operating, Inc. - Maverick Springs is authorized to discharge from its wastewater treatment facility located in Fremont County, Wyoming to a tributary to Five Mile Creek.