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Adding chemicals to list of regulated substances
CAA §112(r)(3) provides EPA the authority to amend the list of regulated substances. Does EPA expect to add chemicals to the list of regulated substances in the near future? At this time, EPA does not expect to add any chemicals to the list of regulated substances. The statute, however, requires…
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Are there any RMP recordkeeping requirements?
Are there any recordkeeping requirements specified in the risk management program (RMP) regulations in 40 CFR Part 68? The owner or operator of a stationary source that is subject to the RMP regulations must maintain records supporting the implementation of Part 68 for five years (§68.200).
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Will we be audited if a member of the public requests an audit of our facility?
The implementing agency will have to decide whether to respond to such public requests. EPA’s intention is that part 68 implementation reflect that hazards are primarily a local concern.
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Guidance for on-site compliance evaluations under CAA §112(r)
CAA §112(r)(6)(L) provides employees and employee representatives with rights to participate in EPA CAA §112(r) compliance evaluations. What formal guidance is available from EPA regarding the involvement of facility employees and employee representatives in EPA and delegated Agency on-site compliance evaluations conducted under CAA §112(r)? The EPA Office of Land…
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Why are you cleaning homes and places of business?
Since the derailment, property owners and renters have voiced concerns about the impact of the derailment and cleanup work on their homes and place of business. In response, Norfolk Southern, with EPA oversight, is providing indoor cleaning to interested, eligible occupants.
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I’m not concerned about dust. What about chemicals that may have been released by the event or the cleanup?
The air and soil in and around the community has been monitored and sampled, and results confirm our confidence that the air and soil in East Palestine and surrounding communities, including inside homes, is not a concern for incident specific chemicals. While community testing conducted to date has not indicated…
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CAMEO Training Opportunities
Where can I find CAMEO training opportunities? Information on CAMEO training and events is available at the EPA CAMEO website.
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Time Frame to Submit RMP Emergency Contact Information Changes
How much time does the owner or operator of a stationary source have to submit a correction to a Risk Management Plan when the emergency contact information changes? The Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations require an owner or operator of a stationary source to correct their RMP within one month…
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RMP Guidance Materials
Does EPA provide guidance materials to assist facilities who must comply with the Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements? Yes. EPA developed the following guidance documents and checklists to assist the regulated community in understanding the Risk Management Program rule: General Risk Management Program Guidance Supplemental Risk Management Program Guidance for…
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CFAT Impacts on EPCRA and RMP
The Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) impose comprehensive federal security regulations for high-risk chemical facilities. Do the CFATS alter the requirements that apply to a facility covered under both CFATS and either the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) or the Clean Air Act §112(r)…
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States with authority to implement / enforce the risk management program rule
Which states have been granted delegation of EPA's authority to implement and enforce the risk management program rule? The current list of delegated states and counties is: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Carolina. Additionally, the following territories and local jurisdictions have delegation…
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