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As we have summarized in a previous blog post, the CalARP regulation (Title 19 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 4.5) closely models USEPA’s RMP regulation (Title 40 Part §68) with the most notable difference being that the CalARP chemical list is longer and the threshold quantities are lower when compared to RMP. With regard to anhydrous […]
Ammonia triggers alarms in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Ammonia Leak Reported at Geleen Chemical Site – Nobody was injured, and firefighters measured no risky quantities of the hazardous substance around the industrial estate. […keep reading] Everyone Safe After HazMat Called to Chobani – The Twin Falls Fire Department sent one engine and a HazMat […]
Ammonia gets loose on the farm in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. No Injuries Reported after Anhydrous Ammonia Tank Leak Near Independence – In response, emergency responders closed down the road and isolated the area. Responders on scene reported that it appeared the valve on the tank had failed, leading to the leak, […]
The RMP regulation (Title 40 CFR §68) is divided into three program levels: Program 1, Program 2, and Program 3. The requirements of each program level differ in that Program 3 is more stringent than Program 2 which is more stringent than Program 1. The following flow chart which was obtained from General Guidance on […]
Thank you for attending the San Joaquin RETA Chapter meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Peter Thomas, P.E. had the privilege of presenting on the topic of “Mechanical Integrity: Common Findings and Recommendations“. Click here for a copy of the presentation in pdf format.