California Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP)

RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (RMP)

REGULATORY BACKGROUND

• The Federal Accidental Release Prevention Program (Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 68 ) was approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency in June 1996. Part 68 implements Section 112 (r)(7) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
   

• The California Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) was established in 1986. The federal program, with certain additions specific to the state, has replaced the Risk Management and Prevention Program as the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program.
   

• The legal authority for the CalARP Program is the California Health and Safety Code (H&SC), Division 20, Chapter 6.95, Article 2 (commencing with Section 25531).
   

• The California Office of Emergency Services has issued implementation regulations (CCR Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4.5, effective date November 16, 1998). The purpose of the CalARP/RMP programs is to reduce the frequency of releases of hazardous substances and reduce the consequences in the event a release occurs. 

RMP Submission List (As of June 6, 2003) Facilities which have submitted their RMP's for review are listed here.

MORE INFORMATION

LAFD's Guidance Document - The Los Angeles Fire Department's guidance on how to implement your Risk Management/Accidental Release Prevention Program is available here.

News on CalARP/RMP

Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the more common questions we answer.

Databases
Some databases to help you track your Accident/Incident History and your PHA/Seismic Recommendations.

References
Some references that you might find useful in putting together or documenting your RMP.

Links
Links to more RMP/CalARP sites.