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  • Obtaining an RMP ID Number

    How can a facility subject to the Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements obtain its RMP ID number? The owner or operator of a regulated RMP facility that has already submitted an RMP, may obtain the facility's identification number (RMP ID Number) by contacting the RMP Reporting Center (703-227-7650). An RMP-covered…

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  • Does EPA have enforcement authority for the risk management program regulations?

    Yes. Under §113 of the CAA, the Agency has the authority to bring administrative and judicial actions against violators. Judicial actions can be civil and criminal in nature. Section 113(a)(3) authorizes the Agency to order violators to comply with the risk management program regulations. Under section 113(b), the Agency may…

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  • Criteria for selecting stationary sources to audit

    What criteria will be used to select stationary sources for periodic compliance audits of risk management plans (RMPs) submitted under 40 CFR Part 68, Subpart G? The implementing agency will, according to the regulations at 40 CFR §68.220(b), select stationary sources for audits based on any of the following criteria…

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  • Is there a citizen suit provision applicable to RMP?

    Is there a citizen suit provision applicable to CAA §112 and the risk management program rule? Yes, section 304 of the CAA includes a citizen suit provision for violations of emission standards or limitations promulgated under the Act.

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  • Accessing RMP Data

    Is Risk Management Plan (RMP) data available to the public and, if so, where can it be found? Risk Management Plans (RMPs) prepared and submitted pursuant to CAA section 112(r) are, by statute, available to the public. Members of the general public may obtain RMP data by visiting a designated…

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  • How may state and local rules be more stringent?

    In what ways may state and local rules be more stringent? Does this document ( General Risk Management Program Guidance ) provide guidance on state and local differences? States and localities may impose more detailed requirements, such as requiring more documentation or more frequent reporting, specifying hours of training or…

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  • What is the timeline for posting the responses? Will we receive an email with notification on the answers or shall I monitor the website for the posting?

    EPA will respond to the individual email 1 - 2 days after receipt and will post the questions and answers to the RFA website very soon thereafter.

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  • Statutory authority and regulatory source for the risk management program

    What is the statutory authority and the regulatory source for the risk management program regulations that are codified in 40 CFR Part 68? The risk management program regulations were promulgated pursuant to the §112(r) accidental release prevention provisions of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990. The regulatory sources…

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  • RMP Information Center

    If I have additional questions regarding the RMP regulations, who can I contact via telephone for further assistance? You may contact the EPCRA, RMP & Oil Information Center, a publicly accessible service that provides up-to-date information on the regulatory requirements of the RMP program, including the applicability, program levels, off-site…

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  • Can I get the Lead-Safe Certified Firm Logo file in different resolution or in black and white?

    Answer: Yes, please submit your request through our contact us page . Question Number: 23002-14639 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

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  • How and where can I use the Lead-Safe Certified Firm Logo?

    Answer: The Lead-Safe Certified Firm Logo must be reproduced so that all of its components are legible, including your firm's certification number. The Logo must not be altered or distorted in any way. You MAY -- Use the Logo to identify your firm as an RRP-certified firm. Firms that are…

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  • How do I get my lead-safe certified firm logo?

    Answer: Your customized firm logo will be emailed to you in your certification approval package. Approval packages are emailed from [email protected]. To help ensure receipt of email correspondence, we recommend you add the [email protected] email address to your contacts to ensure it arrives in your inbox rather than a SPAM…

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  • I can't open the Lead-Safe Certified Firm Logo file I have been sent. What format is it in?

    Answer : The Logo is in a standard .jpg file. It is approximately 900KB to ensure clarity. If this size is too large, or a different format is needed, please submit your request using our Contact Us page . Question Number: 23002-18056 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent…

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  • Vulnerable Zone Determination

    Vulnerable zones are areas that could be affected by a release from a chemical accident at a facility subject to the risk management program requirements in 40 CFR Part 68. How can one determine if they live or work within a vulnerable zone? The Vulnerable Zone Indicator System (VZIS) allows…

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  • Differences between the risk management program and EPCRA

    How do the Clean Air Act (CAA) risk management program requirements differ from the hazardous chemical reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)? The hazardous chemical reporting requirements under EPCRA §§311 and 312 (40 CFR Part 370) are separate and distinct from those under CAA §112(r)…

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