Emergency preparation and response

These facilities, belonging to one of eight industrial classes, will be required to iinpleinent and document tlie full RMP rule. Tliis will include liazard assessment, preventive steps, emergency preparation and response (see next cliapter) and a risk management plan. ... 

Prepare and implement an emergency preparedness and response plan. Such a plan is required because of the large quantities of ammonia and other hazardous materials stored and handled on site. 

A pesticide formulation plant should prepare and implement an emergency preparedness and response plan that takes into account neighboring land uses and the potential consequences of an emergency or accidental release of harmful substances. Measures to avoid the release of harmful substances should be incorporated in the design, operation, maintenance, and management of the plant. Pollution control equipment employed in this sector include baghouses for removal of particulate matter and carbon adsorption for removal of VOCs. 

In addition to the rules, regulations and procedures provided above for emergency planning and response, each state (in tlie United States) is actually involved in other environmental management activities. Recently, Matystik et al lia C prepared a suiiuiiary outline for interested users on tliese otlier state regulatory initiatives. The outline is a baker s dozen of information wliicli include the following for each state ... 

Seeing all the requirements together can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are agencies, associations, and programs that can assist in the preparation of a comprehensive emergency prevention and response plan. 

Has primary responsibility for public health and medical emergency planning, preparations and response to a naturally occurring outbreak from an emerging infectious disease and its own authority to declare a public health emergency. 

Regulatory requirements deal generally with preparation and response to chemical and other emergencies. This section is designed to provide additional information for use in chlorine emergencies. Help is also available from CHLOREP through CHEMTREC in the United States and through CANUTEC in Canada. 

National Response Team publishes guidance for preparation and implementation of emergency plans [Section 303(0]... 

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