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  • Comprehensiveness and format of a management system

    What is a management system (40 CFR §68.15(a))? How comprehensive must it be? Is there a standard format? The management system required under Subpart A of 40 CFR Part 68 is essentially a system defined by facility managers for integrating the implementation of the risk management program elements and assigning…

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  • Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to EPA Regulatory Programs

    EPA implements a number of regulatory programs that use specific chemical lists as part of the process to determine reporting applicability. Is there a consolidated list of chemicals that are subject to EPA programs? The Consolidated List of Chemicals subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), Comprehensive…

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  • How to deregister facility from risk management program

    How do I deregister my facility from the risk management program? If a facility is no longer subject to the risk management program, the facility owner or operator must deregister within six months (40 CFR §68.190(c)). To deregister, you should submit a letter to the RMP Reporting Center within six…

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  • Is there an EPA enforcement policy for violators of CAA §112 and the risk management program rule?

    Yes, EPA has issued a Final Combined Enforcement Policy for section §112(r) Risk Management Program .

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  • How do I obtain an EPA assigned company ID?

    See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Upon registration of your company with EPA, you will receive a letter notifying you of your assigned company ID.

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  • I have already registered my fuel and/or additive. What are my ongoing obligations?

    See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Fuel manufacturers/importers are required to submit both quarterly and annual reports detailing the name, production volume, fuel properties, and additive content of each fuel. The forms are available here: Annual: Form 3520-12A: Fuel Manufacturer Annual Report for Motor…

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  • Which fuels are exempt?

    See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Exempt are fuels or fuel additives marketed solely for use off-road, such as non-road diesel or fuel additives solely for use in marine engines, and on-road fuels that are not gasoline or diesel, such as E85 or compressed…

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  • I am a new company. How do I register with the EPA?

    See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Directions for registering a new company can be found here: How to Register a New Company, Facility, or User for Part 80 Fuels Program .

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  • Am I required to register E15?

    See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Yes. There are unique registration requirements for E15 fuel. See here for more information: E15 Fuel Registration .

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  • What is the small business exemption and how do I know if I qualify?

    See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . In general, if your business is under $50 million in annual sales and your fuel or additive has traditional chemistry, then you are exempt from the health effects testing requirements. If you have non-traditional chemistry and are under…

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  • How do I submit forms to EPA?

    See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Completed forms must be sent by mail: Via U.S. Postal Service: U.S Environmental Protection Agency William Jefferson Clinton Building Mail Code-6405A 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460 Via courier: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency William Jefferson Clinton Building…

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  • Am I required to contribute to health effects testing? If so, what are my obligations?

    See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . One of the objectives of the registration program is to develop health effects information for specific groups of fuels and fuel additives. A great deal of information has been submitted since 1997. If your gasoline, diesel fuel, or…

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  • States with authority to implement / enforce the risk management program rule

    Which states have been granted delegation of EPA's authority to implement and enforce the risk management program rule? The current list of delegated states and counties is: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Carolina. Additionally, the following territories and local jurisdictions have delegation…

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  • I am no longer producing a particular fuel or fuel additive. How do I deactivate the registration?

    See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Deactivation request information is available here: Deactivate a Fuel or Fuel Additive Product in OTAQREG .

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  • Implementing agency liability for accidents at stationary sources

    Are implementing agencies for the risk management program liable for an accident that occurs at a covered stationary source? No. The primary responsibility for accident prevention is the facility's. The Clean Air Act does not assign any liability to the implementing agency (i.e., EPA or state or local government agencies)…

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