Risk Management Plan (RMP)
Businesses subject to CalARP are required to develop a Risk Management Plan (RMP) to prevent or minimize an accidental release of an extremely hazardous substance. The RMP requires that businesses develop and maintain emergency response procedures to be implemented if a release of an extremely hazardous substance occurs.
RMPs describe potential offsite consequences to public and environmental receptors such as schools, residential areas, hospitals, and elderly and childcare facilities.
RMPs must include procedures for:
- Proper storage and handling extremely hazardous substances
- Training of facility staff
- Operating and maintaining process equipment
- Inspections to determine that extremely hazardous substances are stored and handled safely
- Emergency response to an accidental release