| THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM |
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| Facilities that have more than the threshold quantity of listed chemical substance in a single process must develop and implement a Risk Management Program as specified by the rule. In terms of this regulation, "process" means manufacturing, storing, distributing, handling, or using a regulated substance in any way. |
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| The Regulation and Related Links |
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| List of Regulated Substances |
The original list of regulated substances and threshold quantities was first published in January 31, 1994. The list was composed of two categories: A list of 77 toxic substances and a list of 63 flammable substances. Threshold quantities were established for toxic substances ranging from 500 to 20,000 pounds. For all listed flammable substances the threshold quantity was established at 10,000 pounds.
- Original List: January 31, 1994 [PDF]
- EPA Factsheet, May 1996: List of Substances for Accidental Release Prevention[PDF]
- Modification to the List: January 6, 1998[htm]
- EPA Factsheet, April 1998 Modifications to the List of Regulated Substances:[PDF]
- Consolidate List of Chemicals Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA and Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, October 2001: List of Lists [PDF]
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| Risk Management Program Guidance: |
To assist industry in developing and maintaining their Risk Management Program, EPA
developed industry specific guidance including guidance on propane storage, wastewater treatment,
chemical distributors, ammonia refrigeration, and on offsite consequence analysis.
Risk Management Plan (rule): Guidance Documents
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| Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (CSISSFRRA) |
CSISSFRRA was enacted to address concerns that internet posting of a large database created from the Offsite Consequence Analysis (OCA) sections of RMP's would pose law enforcement and national security risks. It also provided for an exemption to retail facilities that have flammable fuels used as fuel or held for sale as fuel from coverage by the Risk Managment Program Rule.
- Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act, January 6, 1999: CSISSFRRA [PDF]
- EPA memo, April 20, 1999: Interim Stay of the Effective Date for Flammable Hydrocarbon Fuels [PDF]
- EPA Factsheet, August 1999: on CSISSFRRA [PDF]
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| General Duty Clause |
The general duty clause has been in effect and enforceable since November 15, 1990. It applies to any facility where extremely hazardous substances are present regardless of the amount. The general duty clause makes it clear that owners or operators of facilities that handle hazardous substance bear the primary responsibility for ensuring its safe use.
- EPA Enforcement Alert, August 1998: Owners, Operators of Stationary Sources Must Comply with Clean Air Act's 'General Duty' Clause [PDF]
- EPA Factsheet, June 1999: The General Duty Clause [PDF]
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