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  • RMP*eSubmit preparer access

    How does a new Preparer get access to a Risk Management Plan (RMP) via RMP*eSubmit? First, the person must register with CDX. To register with CDX, go to https://cdx.epa.gov/ and complete the registration process for a Risk Management Plan “Preparer”. Once set up as a “Preparer”, the Certifying Official needs…

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  • Can mold cause health problems?

    Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold…

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  • What are ten things I need to know about mold?

    Ten Things You Should Know About Mold: Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control…

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  • What should I know about formaldehyde and indoor air quality?

    For further information on formaldehyde and consumer products, call the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Line (202) 554-1404. Sources of formaldehyde in the home include building materials, smoking, household products, and the use of un-vented, fuel-burning appliances, like gas stoves or kerosene space heaters. Formaldehyde, by itself or…

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  • Who Must Develop an Emergency Response Program?

    The risk management program regulations require the owner or operator of a covered stationary source to develop and implement an emergency response program as described in 40 CFR §68.95, which must include an emergency response plan, emergency response equipment procedures, employee training, and procedures to ensure the program is up-to-date…

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  • Mobile fuel tanker as a facility

    Is a non-transportation related mobile fuel tanker with more than 55 gallons located near a 55 gallon drum storage area considered a facility? Perhaps. "Facility" is defined in Part 112 to mean "any mobile or fixed, onshore or offshore building, structure, installation, equipment, pipe, or pipeline (other than a vessel…

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  • When does the accident history's five-year period begin?

    The hazard assessment requirements under 40 CFR Part 68, Subpart B include provision of a five-year accident history, as specified at §68.42. When does the five-year period to be reported in the accident history begin? The five-year accident history must include information on all accidental releases from covered processes meeting…

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  • Non-residential population in off-site consequence analyses

    Must an owner or operator include in their risk management plan (RMP) estimates of the non-residential population when defining off-site impacts for the off-site consequence analysis? Owners or operators are required to note in the RMP the presence of any major institutions (i.e., schools, hospitals, or prisons), public recreational areas…

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  • What does "control of the same person" mean?

    Control of the same person refers to corporate control, not site management. If two divisions of a corporation operate at the same site, even if each operation is managed separately, they will count as one source provided the other criteria are met because they are under control of the same…

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  • Part 68 regulations compared to other CAA provisions

    Do the risk management program regulations at 40 CFR Part 68 place additional requirements on stationary sources that are currently in compliance with all other provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA)? Yes. Owners and operators of stationary sources who meet the applicability criteria at 40 CFR §68.10 must comply…

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  • Qualifier "solution" in the listing for formaldehyde

    Formaldehyde is listed in 40 CFR 68.130 with the qualifier "solution." Does the qualifier refer only to mixtures of formaldehyde and water, or does it apply to any liquid mixture containing formaldehyde? Formaldehyde (CAS No. 50-0-0) is listed with the qualifier "solution" because pure formaldehyde has a tendency to polymerize…

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  • Why do the risk management program regulations only apply to stationary sources?

    Why have transportation activities been exempted from compliance with the risk management program regulations at 40 CFR Part 68? Why do these regulations apply only to stationary sources? While EPA agrees that industry, local planners, and first responders need to recognize the public safety hazards associated with transportation, the Clean…

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  • Does compliance under OSHA's PSM demonstrate compliance with the risk management program?

    The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA) mandated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop a regulatory program to protect workers from the risk of accidents that involve hazardous chemicals. OSHA promulgated its Process Safety Management Standard (PSM) on February 24, 1992 (57 FR 6356), codified at…

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  • Does a five-year update satisfy the requirement to conduct a compliance audit?

    The owner or operator of a stationary source with a Program 2 or Program 3 process must conduct a compliance audit at least every three years to ensure compliance with the prevention program requirements and must revise and update the risk management plan (RMP) at least every five years (§§68.58…

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