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Hot Topic Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) RMP Final Rule
In February 2024, the EPA administrator signed the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident (SCCAP) rule. The final rule was subsequently published in the Federal Register and became effective on May 10, 2024. Please see the federal register for the full rule text. EPA has also published fact sheets for Regulated facilities.
Check out our tabular summary of the new requirements:
EPA Fact Sheets:
Fact Sheet for Regulated Facilities: Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention - Risk Management Program Final Rule | US EPA
Fact Sheet for Communities: Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention - Risk Management Program Final Rule | US EPA
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
US Environmental Protection Agency
RMP Rule General: Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule | US EPA
General Risk Management Program Guidance: Guidance for Facilities on Risk Management Programs (RMP) | US EPA
Note Chapters 8 and 11 updated in 2021
Key Safety Measures:
Ammonia Refrigeration: pdf (epa.gov)
General Duty Clause 112(r)(1)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA), including “Tier 2” and “TRI” information
US Occupational Safety and Health Administration
US Chemical Safety Board
Organizations
Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration
RETA Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians Association