With the onset of the hurricane season, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued an “alert” to remind facility operators to take preventive steps to minimize potential releases of hazardous substances in the event of a weather emergency. Various regulations require that operators minimize chemical releases during process shutdown operations. If releases occur, they must be reported immediately upon constructive knowledge of the discharge.
The EPA alert can be viewed at http://www.epa.gov/region4/r4_hurricanereleases.html.
Please contact T. Cozzie Consulting if you desire assistance with review and updating of your spill prevention and contingency plans and procedures.
