Tuesday, May 21, 2013

EPA Issues Hazardous Weather Release Prevention and Reporting Alert

In preparation for hurricane season, EPA has issued a Hazardous Weather Release Prevention and Reporting alert reminding facility operators of regulations that require minimization of chemical releases during process shutdown operations due to adverse weather events.

The alert clarifies reporting requirements and specifies operational release minimization requirements, giving operators the information they need to safely respond to hurricane predictions.

View the report here.