EPA Extends Effective Date of SPCC Revisions.
On July 28, 2010 EPA proposed to extend the effective date of the 2002 SPCC revisions until November 10, 2011 for onshore facilities who are not required to maintain a Facility Response Plan (FRP). Click Here To See How We Can Help.

OSHA Publishes New Rule for Cranes, Derricks and Hoists.
On July 28, 2010 OSHA published a new rule for the use of cranes, derricks and hoists in the construction industry. Click Here For More Information.

DOT Relaxes Applicability of Security Plan Requirements.
Under a revised rule that was published by DOT on March 9, 2010, certain low risk facilities are no longer required to maintain a Security Plan. Click Here To Read the Revisions.

Emergency Planning

Fire Department HMIS Reporting

Many fire departments require facilities who store and/or use hazardous chemicals to submit a Hazardous Materials Information Statement (HMIS). Much like Tier II Reporting under EPCRA, the HMIS serves to help fire departments plan for and respond to emergencies at your facility. The following are several major difference between HMIS and Tier II reports.

More detailed information must be reported on the HMIS for each chemical.
More chemicals need to be included in the HMIS as the reporting thresholds are much lower.
There is no standard format for the HMIS. HMIS requirements and reporting methods may be considerably different between fire department jurisdictions.

How Can Aquionix Help?

Aquionix has worked with companies to prepare hazardous material information statements in many fire department jurisdictions. We also prepare Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP), coordinate emergency drills and table top exercises, and draft emergency response plans.

Please call us to learn how we can help your facility.