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Risk management regulations of 1996: Why is this a community relations issue?

Journal Article · · Environmental Solutions
OSTI ID:495423
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  1. Chaloux Environmental Communications, Inc., Herndon, VA (United States)

The US EPA`s risk management regulations will require approximately 66,000 facilities nationwide to identify and disclose information about hazard assessments (including such worst-case scenarios as the off-site impact of accidental releases of cutely toxic or highly flammable materials), emergency response capabilities, and risk management efforts. These requirements were initiated to let information from these assessments drive action (prevention and preparedness) and stimulate dialogue on the local level. A brief summary of the major aspects of the final rule and their public relations implications is presented.

OSTI ID:
495423
Journal Information:
Environmental Solutions, Journal Name: Environmental Solutions Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 10; ISSN ESOLE7; ISSN 1077-2537
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English