Updated RMP Rule likely delayed until at least 2019!

Note: See December 2019 Update.

We’ve delayed updating our templates or offering updated programs that reflect the proposed EPA RMP changes for several reasons. Our patience has been well-rewarded:

The EPA has proposed to further delay the effective date to February 19, 2019. This action would allow the Agency time to consider petitions for reconsideration of this final rule and take further regulatory action, which could include proposing and finalizing a rule to revise the Risk Management Program amendments. This action would allow the Agency time to consider petitions for reconsideration of this final rule and take further regulatory action, which could include proposing and finalizing a rule to revise the Risk Management Program amendments.

DATES:

Comments. Written comments must be received by May 19, 2017.

Public Hearing. The EPA will hold a public hearing on this proposed rule on April 19, 2017 in Washington, DC.

ADDRESSES: Comments. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OEM-2015-0725, at http://www.regulations.gov.

As always, we’ll keep you up to date on any changes to the PSM/RMP rules AND appropriate RAGAGEP.