Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs

FR: Mines Bureau

Published May 26th, 1999

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Mines Bureau issued amendments to the Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act. These amendments specifically address the worst-case release scenario analysis for flammable substances. The rule is effective June 21, 1999.

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What changed

This rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Mines Bureau amends the Risk Management Programs under Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act. The specific focus of these amendments is on the requirements for worst-case release scenario analysis, particularly for flammable substances. The document details changes to these analyses, aiming to enhance accidental release prevention.

Regulated entities, primarily those handling hazardous substances, must review and potentially update their risk management plans to comply with the revised worst-case release scenario analysis requirements for flammable substances. The rule is effective June 21, 1999, with a comment deadline of June 16, 1999. Failure to comply could result in enforcement actions by the EPA.

What to do next

Review and update risk management plans to comply with amended worst-case release scenario analysis requirements for flammable substances.
Submit comments on the rule by June 16, 1999, if adverse comments are intended.

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Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7); Amendments to the Worst-Case Release Scenario Analysis for Flammable Substances

A Rule by the Mines Bureau and the Environmental Protection Agency on 05/26/1999

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