
EPA Issues Proposed Rule to Revise the RMP Standard
The EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management has released its proposed rule to revise the Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements. The proposed rule is titled "Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention". A summary of the proposed rule and a link for additional information is provided below. New (added) Requirements: Natural hazards and power loss are to be included as hazards for Programs 2 & 3 PHAs – and - Requires a justification in the RMP when hazard evaluation