EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68)
Implements Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7). Requires facilities holding listed acutely hazardous substances above threshold quantities to develop Risk Management Plans (RMPs) covering hazard assessment, prevention programs, and emergency response. Three program tiers based on accident history, proximity to public receptors, and OSHA PSM applicability. Submitted to EPA via RMP*eSubmit.
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Framework Domains (4)
Emergency Response Program
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.95 | Written emergency response program with local coordination |
Hazard Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.25 | Worst-case and alternative release scenario analysis |
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.42 | Five-year accident history documentation |
Program 3 Prevention (PSM-equivalent)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.65 | Process Safety Information (PSI) compilation |
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.67 | Process Hazard Analysis with 5-year revalidation |
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.75 | Management of Change (MOC) for processes, equipment, and procedures |
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.79 | Compliance audits every 3 years with documented resolution |
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.81 | Incident investigation within 48 hours of qualifying releases |
Program Applicability and Management System
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.10 | RMP applicability determination and program level assignment |
| epa-rmp-40-cfr-68::68.15 | RMP management system with named responsible persons |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68), you already cover:
OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR Part 1910)
60%
6 controls mapped
Compare →Arizona Air Quality Regulations (ADEQ / ARS Title 49 / AAC Title 18 Chapter 2)
10%
1 controls mapped
Compare →EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know)
10%
1 controls mapped
Compare →Maps to 3 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68)?
EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) is a compliance framework from United States (Federal) with 4 domains and 10 controls. Implements Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7). Requires facilities holding listed acutely hazardous substances above threshold quantities to develop Risk Management Plans (RMPs) covering hazard assessment, prevention programs, and emergency response. Three program tiers based on accident history, proximity to public receptors, and OSHA PSM applicability. Submitted to EPA via RMP*eSubmit. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) have?
EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) has 10 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Program 3 Prevention (PSM-equivalent) (5 controls), Hazard Assessment (2 controls), Program Applicability and Management System (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) map to?
EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68) maps to 3 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR Part 1910) (60% coverage), Arizona Air Quality Regulations (ADEQ / ARS Title 49 / AAC Title 18 Chapter 2) (10% coverage), EPA EPCRA / SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know) (10% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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