Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule

The Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule implements Section 112(r) of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments. RMP requires facilities that use extremely hazardous substances to develop a Risk Management Plan. These plans must be revised and resubmitted to EPA every five years.

RMP Rule

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Submitting an RMP

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RMP*eSubmit Webinars

EPA is hosting four webinars covering the basics of updating, certifying, and submitting RMPs through EPA's RMP*eSubmit Software. Register today!

RMP Delay Rule Vacatur

On August 17, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Court issued its decision vacating a June 2017 EPA rulemaking. For more information, please see: Risk Management Plan (RMP) Delay Rule Vacatur.

Proposed RMP Reconsideration Rule

The public comment period for the proposed RMP Reconsideration Rule closed on August 23, 2018. For more information, please see: Proposed Risk Management Program (RMP) Reconsideration Rule