RISK MANAGMENT PLAN (RMP)

An owner or operator of a stationary source that has more than a threshold quantity of a regulated substance (as specified in Tables 1-3, CCR, Title 19 Section 5130.6) in a process are required to complete and submit an RMP. There may be exemptions and exclusions for owners and operators.

A RMP is a document prepared by the owner or operator of a stationary source containing detailed information including, but not limited to:

  • Regulated substances held onsite at the stationary source;
  • Offsite consequences of an accidental release of a regulated substance;
  • The accident history at the stationary source;
  • The emergency response program for the stationary source;
  • Coordination with the local emergency responders;
  • Hazard review or process hazard analysis;
  • Operating procedures at the stationary source;
  • Training of the stationary source’s personnel;
  • Maintenance and mechanical integrity of the stationary source’s physical plant; and
  • Incident investigation.