The
California Accidental Release Prevention (Cal ARP) program became effective January
1, 1997. This program covers certain businesses which store or handle more than
a threshold quantity of specific regulated substances at their facilities.
The
affected businesses in Kings County must implement an accidental release prevention
program, and some may be required to complete a risk management plan (RMP). An
RMP includes safety information, hazard review, operating procedures. training,
maintenance, compliance audits, and incident investigation.
The
purpose of the RMP is to minimize the risk of an off site release of a regulated
substance that would adversely impact the surrounding community.
