Calling all environmental managers: are you ready for EPA's risk management program?

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The Clean Air Act amendments of 1990, Section 112(r) requires facilities to file risk management programs (RMP) with the Environmental Protection Agency not later than June 21, 1999. The RMPs, which are required for the purpose of protecting the American public and environment from chemical accidents, are composed of three parts: hazard assessment, prevention program and emergency response programs. Some of the facilities affected are the following: propane retailers and users; drinking water and municipal treatment works; electric and gas plants; chemical and petroleum refineries.

Occupational Safety & Health Adm, Air, water, & solid waste management, Environmental Protection Agency, Methods, Risk management, United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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User groups, agencies form pesticide partnership

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The EPA, Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and pesticide user groups have formed a partnership that aims to promote environmental stewardship in the use of pesticides. The partnership is part of the three federal agencies' initiative to support Pres. Bill Clinton's call for reduced use and risks in the use of pesticides. The National Potato Council, American Corn Growers and California Citrus Board are three of the 17 trade associations and utility companies that are included in the partnership.

Reports, United States. Department of Agriculture, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Pesticides policy

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Final changes on way for Worker Protection Standard

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The EPA's Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural workers took effect in Jan. 1995 after more than 10 years of study. The WPS aims to protect 3.5 million agricultural workers in farms, forests, plant nurseries and greenhouses from pesticide exposure. It requires agricultural employers to provide adequate protection to their workers and to teach workers how to protect themselves against. The EPA plans to modify the standard based on suggestions from the agricultural community.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Occupational Safety Regulation, Agricultural industry, Safety and security measures, Safety regulations

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