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Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule

On March 13, 2009, EPA provided new software called RMP*eSubmit for facilities to use for online RMP reporting. EPA asks that all facilities use this new method to submit RMPs because it is easy to use, will improve data quality, and will enable you to access your RMP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


EPA updated several guidance documents and fact sheets relating to the Risk Management Program.

Under the authority of section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions require facilities that produce, handle, process, distribute, or store certain chemicals to develop a Risk Management Program, prepare a Risk Management Plan (RMP), and submit the RMP to EPA. Covered facilities were initially required to comply with the rule in 1999, and the rule has been amended on several occassions since then, most recently in 2004.

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Preparing a Risk Management Plan

Please consult the following sources, in addition to the RMP rule, before preparing your plan:

EPA developed tools to allow facilities to prepare and submit their RMPs online. These tools include:

  • RMP*eSubmit - EPA developed this online system for facilities to use to prepare and submit their Risk Management Plans.
  • RMP Comp - This electronic tool performs the off-site consequence analysis required under the Risk Management Program

Submitting a Risk Management Plan

After you have prepared your plan using RMP*eSubmit, you may also re-submit, correct, or withdraw an RMP.

Facilities submitting Confidential Business Information (CBI) and Trade Secrets cannot use RMP*eSubmit at this time. Please submit using RMP*Submit 2004.

Accessing RMP Information

RMP information may be accessed via the Federal Reading Rooms:

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