Last week, the Environmental Daily Advisor discussed Risk Managment Program requirements, oil spill response plans, and RICE notification requirements.
Here’s the Environmental Daily Advisor week in review.

Hefty fine for RMP violations-- EPA recently announced a settlement with a refiner for Risk Management Program violations at their Wyoming refinery.

What are the training requirements for RMP Program 2 & 3-- Facilities that run only Program 1 Prevention operations are not required to provide RMP training. But there are training requirements for Program 2 and Program 3 prevention.

Oil spill response plans--what's required?-- What planning is required for oil spill response?

What about other oil spill response plans?- You may be required to keep national, regional, multiagency Response, and SPCC plans for oil spill response. A few others may also apply to your facility.

RICE FAQ-- Here’s an FAQ on RICE notification requirements under EPA’s NESHAPs.