EPA Seeks Renewal for Chemical Safety Reporting Forms
Published Date: 4/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA wants to keep collecting info from companies that handle risky chemicals to keep everyone safe. They’re asking for public feedback before renewing these rules, which are approved until September 2025. If you’re involved with these chemicals, now’s the time to speak up before the June 16, 2025 deadline!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated Annual Burden and Cost to Facilities
EPA estimates 14,513 facilities respond, with a total annual burden of 667,639 hours and a total estimated cost of $52,611,420 per year (which includes $36,792 in annual operation & maintenance costs). The agency reports a decrease of 109,098 hours in total respondent burden compared with the currently approved ICR.
Mandatory Risk Management Plan Submissions
If your facility manufactures, reacts, mixes, stores, or uses listed hazardous substances in covered processes, you must register and submit a Risk Management Plan (RMP). RMPs must be submitted in the form and manner required by EPA and are mandatory under Clean Air Act section 112(r)(7)(B)(iii); sources must resubmit an RMP once every five years unless there are significant changes.
Public Availability of RMPs for Community Use
RMP information is made available to state and local authorities and to the public. State and local agencies may use RMPs to modify community emergency response plans, agencies use them to evaluate compliance and prioritize inspections, and citizens may use the information to assess chemical hazards in their communities.
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