EPA Risk Management Program (RMP)

Ohio EPA Schedules Public Hearing on Proposed Air Accidental Release Program Rules

Ohio EPA will hold an April 2026 public hearing on proposed rescission and re-adoption of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3745-104, which governs the state's Accidental Release Prevention Program and implementation of federal Risk Management Plan requirements. RMP-covered facilities in Ohio should expect restructured state rules that align more closely with updated federal Section 112(r) obligations and may need to revisit their risk management documentation, emergency planning, and compliance monitoring as the rulemaking progresses.

15 Apr 2026, 19:38epa.ohio.govUnited States

Tennessee Air Pollution Control Board Proposes New Prevention of Accidental Releases Rule (Chapter 0400-30-32)

Tennessee is proposing to streamline accidental release prevention rules by removing redundant state-level Risk Management Plan filings while maintaining alignment with federal EPA standards. Regulated facilities should prepare for a shift from administrative submissions to a new annual compliance certification requirement, focusing on verified operational adherence.

4 Apr 2026, 11:00publications.tnsosfiles.comUnited States

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Issues Investigation Update on Fatal October 2025 Explosions at Accurate Energetic Systems in McEwen, Tennessee

The US Chemical Safety Board has issued an investigation update on the fatal 2025 explosives manufacturing incident, signaling a focus on process safety and equipment design failures. Companies in high-hazard chemical and energetic materials sectors should anticipate stricter safety recommendations and increased scrutiny of process safety management programs.

18 Mar 2026, 16:05csb.govUnited States

California CalEPA Approves Amendments To CalARP Program 4 Refinery Regulations

California has finalized amendments to the CalARP Program 4 regulations, introducing stricter hazard control analysis and employee participation requirements for petroleum refineries. Operators must update process safety management protocols and prepare for enhanced regulatory oversight of accidental release prevention systems.

9 Mar 2026, 14:43files.ceqanet.lci.ca.govUnited States

US CSB Issues Final Investigation Report on Dow Plaquemine Ethylene Oxide Explosion and Release

The US Chemical Safety Board has finalized its investigation into the 2023 ethylene oxide explosion in Louisiana, identifying critical failures in vessel closure and inerting procedures. Operators of hazardous chemical facilities should anticipate revisions to industry standards for confined space entry and pressure-relief systems, necessitating a review of process safety management protocols.

4 Mar 2026, 16:29csb.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes Delegation of Clean Air Act Risk Management Program for Missouri Agricultural Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities

The US EPA is proposing to transfer primary enforcement of the Risk Management Program for Missouri agricultural anhydrous ammonia facilities to state authorities. Fertilizer operators should prepare for a shift in regulatory oversight and inspection protocols while ensuring continued alignment with federal accident prevention mandates.

4 Mar 2026, 16:29federalregister.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes Partial Delegation of Clean Air Act Section 112(r) Risk Management Program to Missouri

The US EPA is proposing to delegate Risk Management Program oversight for agricultural anhydrous ammonia facilities to Missouri, shifting primary regulatory authority to the state level. Affected operators should prepare for state-led inspections and ensure technical compliance with Missouri-specific engineering standards for ammonia storage and handling.

3 Mar 2026, 09:57federalregister.govUnited States

US CSB Releases Final Investigation Report on Fatal Hydrogen Sulfide Release at PEMEX Deer Park Refinery (Texas)

The US Chemical Safety Board has finalized its investigation into the 2024 fatal hydrogen sulfide release at the PEMEX Deer Park refinery, identifying systemic failures in equipment identification and contractor oversight. Operators should anticipate stricter industry standards for equipment marking and work permitting, requiring a review of process safety management systems to mitigate risks during high-hazard maintenance activities.

27 Feb 2026, 15:34csb.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes “Common Sense Approach” Amendments to Clean Air Act Risk Management Program

The US EPA proposed a major deregulatory overhaul of the Risk Management Program in February 2026 to roll back several stringent requirements introduced in 2024. This shift significantly reduces compliance costs and operational burdens for chemical and refining facilities by narrowing technology implementation mandates and third-party audit triggers.

27 Feb 2026, 14:53federalregister.govUnited States

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Volume 4 of Incident Reports

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has released its fourth volume of incident reports, detailing 13 major chemical accidents and identifying systemic failures in equipment opening and confined space safety. These findings signal heightened regulatory focus on process safety management and maintenance protocols, requiring operators to tighten internal safety procedures to mitigate significant operational and liability risks.

19 Feb 2026, 12:49csb.govUnited States

US EPA ANPRM on Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans Rule Reconsideration

The US EPA has initiated a formal reconsideration of the 2024 Clean Water Act hazardous substance facility response plan rule to address implementation complexities. This move signals a shift toward reducing regulatory burden through potential de minimis thresholds and simplified applicability criteria for industrial site spill planning.

18 Feb 2026, 20:46federalregister.govUnited States

US Chemical Safety Board Opens Investigation Into Fatal Incident at Woodland Pulp Facility in Baileyville, Maine

The US Chemical Safety Board has initiated a formal investigation into a fatal chemical release at a Maine industrial facility following a January 2026 incident. This federal oversight underscores increasing scrutiny of process safety management and the risks associated with unintended chemical reactions in industrial waste systems.

17 Feb 2026, 14:25csb.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes 'Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention' RMP Revisions; ACC Welcomes Rule

The US EPA proposed revisions to the Risk Management Program to streamline accident prevention requirements and reduce regulatory burdens for facilities handling hazardous substances. This shift toward a performance-based approach offers a strategic opportunity for industry to influence simplified compliance obligations and better align regulatory oversight with existing safety programs.

17 Feb 2026, 14:13epa.govUnited States

US Congress Introduces H.R. 7384 To Prohibit Hydrogen Fluoride Use At Petroleum Refineries

Proposed legislation H.R. 7384 seeks to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ban hydrogen fluoride use in petroleum refineries. Refiners would face mandatory transitions to alternative alkylation technologies, necessitating substantial capital expenditure and long-term operational planning.

10 Feb 2026, 06:33congress.govUnited States

US EPA Finalises Clean Air Act Settlement Over Anhydrous Ammonia Risks At Springfield, Massachusetts Meat Processing Facility

The US EPA has finalized a settlement for Clean Air Act violations involving anhydrous ammonia refrigeration safety at a Massachusetts food processing facility. This enforcement underscores a heightened regulatory focus on the General Duty Clause and chemical accident prevention, particularly for industrial operations located near sensitive community receptors.

17 Jan 2026, 18:25epa.govUnited States

US EPA Reaches $1.1 Million Clean Air Act Settlement with Home Market Foods Over 2022 Ammonia Release in Massachusetts

The US EPA has finalized a million-dollar enforcement settlement following a fatal ammonia release and significant Clean Air Act risk management failures. This action signals a rigorous federal focus on process safety and emergency reporting, requiring industrial operators to prioritize independent safety audits and robust accident prevention protocols.

17 Jan 2026, 14:12epa.govUnited States

US House Bill Would Bar EPA From Changing Chemical Disaster RMP Rule Until 2029

Proposed US legislation would freeze the 2024 Risk Management Program final rule by prohibiting any EPA revisions or replacements until January 2029. This initiative seeks to provide long-term regulatory certainty for industrial facilities by locking in existing chemical accident prevention standards against future administrative shifts.

6 Jan 2026, 08:27govinfo.govUnited States

EPA Settles with Delta Packing for Clean Air Act and EPCRA Violations

The EPA has finalized a settlement with a California facility for Clean Air Act and EPCRA violations following a fatal chemical release. This enforcement underscores the critical need for robust process hazard analysis and emergency coordination to mitigate significant financial and operational risks associated with hazardous substance management.

15 Dec 2025, 15:41epa.govUnited States

Chemical Fire Burns For Hours at Newburgh Manufacturing Facility

A major industrial fire involving magnesium at an Indiana manufacturing plant in September 2025 triggered extensive emergency response and federal environmental oversight. This event emphasizes the high operational and liability risks associated with reactive metal processing, signaling likely increases in process safety inspections and stricter emergency planning requirements for similar facilities.

17 Sept 2025, 09:03wishtv.comUnited States

Three HF Incidents at Honeywell Geismar Prompt Major Safety Recommendations

The US Chemical Safety Board has recommended a formal EPA reassessment of hydrogen fluoride under TSCA following a series of fatal industrial incidents. This development signals a shift toward stricter federal risk management and potential new restrictions for HF, necessitating immediate audits of process safety and mechanical integrity.

1 Jun 2025, 08:52csb.govUnited States