The Risk Management Program Rule
The Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule was promulgated on May 24, 1996. Affected facilities will have three years to come into compliance. This long anticipated federal rule is mandated by section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. It requires facilities to develop and implement appropriate risk management programs to minimize the frequency and severity of plant accidents. In keeping with recent regulatory trends, the USEPA is requiring a performance-based approach towards compliance with the RMP Rule. Affected facilities are either subject to the OSHA PSM Rule, or store one of the listed chemicals above the specified threshold quantity. Examples of affected facilities include chemical manufacturers, petrochemical plants, electronic and semiconductor manufacturers, pulp and paper mills, textile manufacturers, food and cold storage plants, and public services. This paper will present an overview of the RMP, and the status of the implementation of the RMP. Several different approaches utilized in compliance with the rule will be described.
- OSTI ID:
- 500786
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9705100--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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