Agency Resources

	EPA Region IX is planning to perform random checks on chemical facilities to ensure that they are taking the proper steps to improve security and protect the public. They will send notices 30 days in advance and then pick a random facility to inspect. More information is forthcoming.
	OES has put on hold its suggested updates to Table 3 of the CalARP regulations and does not know when they will go forward.
	The Release Reporting Guidance Document started last year has died. OES has called no additional meetings and the members have not followed up.

PSM and RMP Regulatory Agencies and Information Sources

California Office of Emergency Services

The OES WebSite contains the latest copies and status of the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program. PDF File (1,860 KB) Containing 10Oct00 Final Rule

United States Environmental Protection Agency - Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) - Risk Management Program

The EPA WebSite contains the latest copies of and resources to support Federal Risk Management Program requirements. http://yosemite.epa.gov/oswer/ceppoweb.nsf/content/RMPoverview.htm

General EPA Site Link: EPA

California Department of Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)

The Cal/OSHA WebSite provides general background information on the organization, and the following location contains the latest copies of the California Process Safety Management (PSM) Program: Title 8, Section 5189.

Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The OSHA WebSite contains the latest copies of and resources to support the Federal Process Safety Management (PSM) Program. HTML File (35 KB) Containing 29 CFR 1910.119 PSM Rule HTML File (12 KB) Containing Appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.119

Industry Groups and Company Links

Southwestern Books

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Southwestern Books is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ian Sutton & Associates, LC. In addition to books, and other published materials, Southwestern Books offers a full range of consulting services in the following areas:

	Reliability Assessments
	Incident Investigation
	Audits/Assessments (PSM and RMP)
	Process Safety Management
	Management of Change
	Process Hazards Analyses (PHA)
	Operating Procedures

Southern California Society for Risk Analysis (SCSRA)

The SCSRA is the place to be for risk assessment technical exchange in Southern California. The SCSRA mission is to promote technical exchange among risk assessment professionals and to build bridges with other professional organizations. SCSRA members come from a variety of backgrounds (e.g., industry/regulatory/university) and from organizations conducting environmental, safety, and process hazards analysis throughout Southern California.

This diversity makes the SCSRA a dynamic and professionally rewarding organization.

Direct Benefits:

Receipt of the Risk Resources Newsletter
Forum for Useful Information on Risk Analysis, Management, & Communication
Involvement in Scheduled Professional Activities: Dinner Meetings, Annual Workshop, SCSRA Council, etc.

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

E-mail: Martin Padilla

IEEE Orange County Consultants Network

IEEE

American Petroleum Institute (API)

NOAA

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

AIChE Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Orange County

RiskWorld(TM)

National Safety Council Databases

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Principal Technical Services, Inc. (PTS)

Risk Management Professionals

A Member of RMP Services Partnership
27405 Puerta Real, Suite 220, Mission Viejo, California 92691
Phone: 949/282-0123 · FAX: 949/282-0068 · E-mail: info@RMPCorp.com · WWW Site: http://www.RMPCorp.com

INFORMATION SOURCE FOR PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT & RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

Highlights:

Legislative and Regulatory Update (16May02)

PSM and RMP Regulatory Agencies and Information Sources

Other Useful Government Links

Industry Groups and Company Links