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Local Emergency Planning Committee request of notification for exempt chemicals
Under Section 312 , if a local emergency planning committee requests a Tier I/II from a facility owner/operator for a substance which is exempt (either under EPCRA, Section 311(e), or the OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)) , are they required to comply with the request? If the LEPC…
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If I paint without disturbing the surface of the existing paint, can I use a tarp instead of 6 mil plastic?
Yes. Projects that do not disturb a painted surface are not subject to the RRP Rule. Question Number: 23002-18508 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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EHSs and the EPCRA emergency planning requirements
What is purpose of the list of extremely hazardous substances in regards to the emergency planning requirements of EPCRA? The extremely hazardous substances list and its threshold planning quantities are intended to help communities focus on the substances and facilities of most immediate concern for emergency planning and response. However…
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Does hydrogen sulfide present in the ground count towards the TPQ and RQ?
A petroleum company is drilling for oil contained in the ground below their facility. Would the hydrogen sulfide present in the ground be counted toward the threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this extremely hazardous substance (EHS) under Section 302? Also, if there is a reportable release of this EHS above…
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Calculating vulnerability zone distances for EHSs in solutions
When calculating vulnerability zone distances, how would the quantity released (QR) be handled for an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) in solution? If the EHS is in solution, a facility can make a rough estimate of the QR using equation (1) on page G-2 of the "Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis."…
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Threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for a non-reactive extremely hazardous substance (EHS) solid handled both as a solution and as a powder
How does a facility apply the threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for a non-reactive extremely hazardous substance (EHS) solid that is handled both as a solution and as a powder? Facilities that handle both the powdered and solution forms of a particular non-reactive solid EHS will have to consider the quantities…
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Will LEPCs impose significant requirements on small businesses?
Will the local emergency planning committees impose significant requirements on small businesses? Will EPA clarify the information requirements in the emergency planning guidance and in the rulemaking? The Agency's small business analysis does not indicate that emergency planning requirements will cause a significant burden to small facilities. Small facilities are…
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If I mist and vacuum with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuum the plastic sheeting used by my firm for interior containment, can I move and re-use plastic sheeting on the same day and job?
No. The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule does not contemplate a permissible method of moving and re-using plastic sheeting used for interior containment. Question Number: 23002-18500 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Section 302 notification requirements for transportation of EHSs
How do Section 302 notification requirements apply to transportation of an extremely hazardous substance (EHS)? Although Section 302 reporting requirements do not apply to the transportation of any EHS, including transportation by pipeline, or storage of EHS under active shipping papers, transportation activities within a community should be addressed in…
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Criteria used by Regional Response Teams to review emergency plans
Title III states that the Regional Response Teams (RRTs) "may" review and comment upon an emergency plan. What criteria will the RRT use for reviewing these plans? The National Response Team (NRT) published the Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide in which Appendix D: Criteria for Assessing State and Local Preparedness…
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Are on-site contractors responsible for EHSs brought on-site?
For Section 302 purposes, if a contractor brings an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) on-site to a facility over the threshold planning quantity, is the owner/operator of the facility or the contractor required to make the notification to the LEPC? For Section 304 purposes, if a contractor bursts a tank at…
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Does the RRP rule require people working on a renovation to wear respirators, Tyvek(R) suits or other personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Answer: EPA would like to clarify the requirements for personal protective equipment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has requirements for personal protective equipment, EPA does not. For many years, EPA has recommended the use of personal protective equipment as a way to protect workers and to help ensure…
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During exterior power washing, instead of plastic, can landscaping fabric or a similar material be used to capture any paint chips or other debris, but permit the water to seep through?
No. Landscaping fabric is not an impermeable m aterial. Question Number: 23002-15754 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How can I use plastic sheeting in exterior renovations without creating a safety hazard? Moisture on the plastic from precipitation can cause plastic sheeting to become slippery.
Answer: For exterior renovations, cover the ground with plastic sheeting or other disposable impermeable material extending 10 feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoing renovation or a sufficient distance to collect falling paint debris, whichever is greater, unless the property line prevents 10 feet of such ground covering. Ground containment…
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Is interior containment required as well as exterior containment for an exterior window removal?
Yes. If removing windows from the exterior creates dust and debris on the interior as well as the exterior of the building, then the firm must follow the requirements in the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule for both interior and exterior containment. Before beginning the renovation, the firm must…
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