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Members of the community who serve on LEPC's are on the frontlines when it comes to responding effectively to incidents that may occur in local facilities handling hazardous materials. This book provides practical, solid information to assist them in formulating effective plans to respond to emergencies and reduce potential risks to the public.
List of contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
Acronyms xi
1 Introduction 1
2 Developing Understanding: A Summary of the Risk Management Program Rule 7
3 LEPC Use of Hazard Assessment Information 21
4 LEPC Use of RMP Emergency Response Plan Information 29
5 LEPC Use of Prevention Program Information 35
6 Proactive Aspects of LEPC Involvement in Risk Management 41
7 Summary and Status of Revision to Regulations 53
Appendix A Text of the EPA Risk Management Program Rule 40 CFR Part 68 55
Appendix B RMP List of Regulated Substances 107
Appendix C Text of the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard 117
Appendix D Comparison of OSHA and EPA Lists of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and Regulated Substances 133
Appendix E Example RMPlan-Propane Industry 149
References 163
Glossary 165
About the author
R. J. Walter is the author of Local Emergency Planning Committee Guidebook: Understanding the EPA Risk Management Program Rule, published by Wiley.
Summary
Members of the community who serve on LEPC's are on the frontlines when it comes to responding effectively to incidents that may occur in local facilities handling hazardous materials. This book provides practical, solid information to assist them in formulating effective plans to respond to emergencies and reduce potential risks to the public.
