The Impact of EPA’s Proposed Changes to the Risk Management Program – What to Expect?

Examine EPA’s Proposed Changes to the Risk Management Program & Prepare for the Changes

In February 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Proposed Rule entitled: “Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act.” The Proposed Rule comes as a part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to implement Executive Order 13650—Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security—and addresses potential changes to the Risk Management Program. The Proposed Rule includes changes concerning the following RMP areas – Independent Third Party Audits, Inherently Safer Technology Assessments, Root Cause Analysis, Enhanced Availability of Information and Emergency Response Enhancements.

The proposed changes have the potential to significantly impact over 12,000 facilities across the United States that are currently subject to RMP regulations.  It is important for these facilities to understand the regulatory changes being considered and be prepared to respond.  EPA has stated its intention to complete a final RMP rule by the end of 2016. Attend this session by expert speaker, Lowell Randel to analyze the proposed changes to the Risk Management Program by attending this session.

Session Highlights:

• Recognize drivers for policy changes.
• Examine potential effects of proposed changes.
• Strategies to respond to potential regulatory changes.
• Discuss the next steps in the rulemaking process.
• Get a better understanding of the proposed policy changes and the potential impacts on your business.
• Get insight on how to stay ahead of policy changes and prepare for new regulatory responsibilities.
• Get tips on how to engage with policy officials and agencies to provide input on proposed changes to the Risk Management Program.

Who should attend?

• Managers of chemical facilities regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Environmental safety and health professionals
• Compliance officers
• Emergency responders
• Contractors working in regulated chemical facilities

At the Q&A session following the live event, ask a question and get a direct response from our extremely knowledgeable speaker.