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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Title 7, Chapter 31

Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act Program

Consolidated Rule Document

Authority: N.J.S.A. 13:1B-3, 13:1D-9, 13:1K-19 et seq., and 26:2C-1 et seq.

Effective Date: February 9, 2009, Readoption;

March 16, 2009, Amendments and Repeals.

Operative Date: March 16, 2010 – repeal of N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 and 3.6; new

N.J.A.C. 7:31- 7.1(c)9 through 12; amendments to N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)3v;

deletion of and new N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4ii; and deletion of N.J.A.C.

7:31-11.4(c) Table III penalties 10 - 14, 108 - 208, and 522 - 540.

Expiration Date: February 9, 2014

Revision date of the Consolidated Rule Document: March 16, 2009

Explanation of the Consolidated Rule Document

The purpose of this document is to facilitate understanding of the Toxic Catastrophe

Prevention Act (TCPA) regulatory requirements by combining the N.J.A.C. 7:31 rule text with

the adopted text of the Federal Chemical Accident Prevention rules at 40 CFR 68. In the TCPA

rules, section 1, paragraph (a) of each subchapter of N.J.A.C. 7:31 incorporates by reference the

corresponding subpart of 40 CFR 68, and paragraphs (b) and (c) detail the EPA provisions that

are not incorporated and those that are changed, respectively. This document gives a

combination of the text from the N.J.A.C. 7:31 and the Federal 40 CFR 68. For ease of reading,

the text of additional New Jersey requirements has been inserted at the end of the EPA provision

to which each is related. In many cases, these additional New Jersey requirements actually

appear in a different location in the official New Jersey rule. However, the rule cites remain the

same as they are in the codified rule.

Amendments to the TCPA rule published in the March 16, 2009 New Jersey Register are

highlighted in yellow thus. 

This document should be used as a guidance document only. The readopted rules and

amendments of the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (TCPA) Program are published in the

March 16, 2009 New Jersey Register, and all of the Department’s rules are compiled in Title

7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code. Should there be any discrepancies between this text

and the official version of the rules, the official version will govern. The TCPA rule incorporates

portions of 40 CFR 68 by reference. Please refer to the Code of Federal Regulations for the

official text of 40 CFR 68. 

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Table of Contents

SUBCHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Page

7:31-1.1 Incorporation by reference 7

§68.1 Scope. 7

§68.3 Definitions. 7

§68.10 Applicability. 10

§68.12 General requirements. 11

§68.15 Management. 11

7:31-1.2 Construction 12

7:31-1.3 Purpose 12

7:31-1.4 Incorporation by reference of the Code of Federal Regulations 13

7:31-1.5 State definitions 14

7:31-1.6 Severability 23

7:31-1.7 Practice where these rules do not govern 23

7:31-1.8 Document availability 23

7:31-1.9 Prohibitions 24

7:31-1.10 Prevention of catastrophic accidents 25

7:31-1.11A Fees (Effective on June 21, 1999) 25

7:31-1.12 Release of information by insurance carriers 29

SUBCHAPTER 2. HAZARD ASSESSMENT

7:31-2.1 Incorporation by reference 31

§68.20 Applicability. 31

§68.22 Offsite consequence analysis parameters. 31

§68.25 Worst-case release scenario analysis. 32

§68.28 Alternative release scenario analysis. 34

§68.30 Defining offsite impacts--population. 35

§68.33 Defining offsite impacts--environment. 35

§68.36 Review and update. 36

§68.39 Documentation. 36

§68.42 Five-year accident history. 36

Appendix A to Part 68 – Table of Toxic Endpoints 38

7:31-2.2 RHS Hazard Assessment 41

SUBCHAPTER 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROGRAM 2 TCPA RISK 

 MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

7:31-3.1 Incorporation by reference 43

§68.48 Safety information. 43

§68.50 Hazard review. 44

§68.52 Standard Operating procedures. 44

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§68.54 EHS operator Training. 45

§68.56 Maintenance. 45

§68.58 Compliance audits. 46

§68.60 Incident investigation. 46

7:31-3.2 Emergency response 47

7:31-3.3 Triennial reports 47

7:31-3.5 Hazard review report 48

7:31-3.6 Inherently safer technology review 48

SUBCHAPTER 4. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROGRAM 3 TCPA RISK 

 MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

7:31-4.1 Incorporation by reference 51

§68.65 Process safety information. 51

§68.67 Process hazard analysis with risk assessment for specific pieces of

EHS equipment or operating procedures.

52

7:31-4.2 Process hazard analysis with risk assessment for specific pieces of

EHS equipment or operating alternatives

54

§68.69 Standard Operating procedures. 56

7:31-4.3 Standard operating procedures 57

§68.71 EHS operator Training. 58

7:31-4.4 EHS Operator training 58

§68.73 Mechanical integrity/preventive maintenance 59

7:31-4.5 Mechanical integrity/preventive maintenance program 60

§68.75 Management of change. 60

7:31-4.6 Management of change 61

§68.77 Pre-startup review. 62

7:31-4.7 Safety reviews: design and pre-startup 62

§68.79 Compliance audits. 63

§68.81 EHS accident or potential catastrophic event investigation. 63

§68.83 Employee participation. 64

§68.85 Hot work permit. 64

§68.87 Contractors. 64

7:31-4.8 Emergency response 65

7:31-4.9 Annual reports 65

7:31- 4.10 Obligations upon temporary discontinuance of EHS use, storage and

handling

66

7:31-4.11 New covered processes - construction and new EHS service 67

7:31-4.12 Inherently safer technology review 68

SUBCHAPTER 5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

7:31-5.1 Incorporation by reference 71

§68.90 Applicability. 71

§68.95 Emergency response program. 71

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7:31-5.2 Emergency response program 72

SUBCHAPTER 6. EXTRAORDINARILY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

7:31-6.1 Incorporation by reference 75

§68.100 Purpose. 75

§68.115 Threshold determination. 75

§68.126 Exclusion. 77

§68.130 List of substances. 77

7:31-6.2 Threshold quantity determination 77

7:31-6.3 Extraordinarily hazardous substance list 79

SUBCHAPTER 7. RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TCPA PROGRAM SUBMISSION

7:31-7.1 Incorporation by reference 103

§68.150 Submission. 103

§68.151 Assertion of claims of confidential business information. 103

§68.152 Substantiating claims of confidential business information. 104

§68.155 Executive summary. 104

§68.160 Registration. 105

§68.165 Offsite consequence analysis. 106

§68.168 Five-year accident history. 106

§68.170 Prevention program/Program 2. 107

§68.175 Prevention program/Program 3. 107

§68.180 Emergency response program. 108

§68.185 Certification. 109

§68.190 Updates. 109

§68.195 Required corrections. 109

7:31-7.2 TCPA Risk Management Plan submission and updates 110

7:31-7.3 Risk management program and RMP - initial evaluation 111

7:31-7.4 Transfer of risk management program 111

7:31-7.5 Schedule for risk management program implementation 112

SUBCHAPTER 8. OTHER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

7:31-8.1 Incorporation by reference 115

§68.200 Recordkeeping. 115

§68.220 Audits. 115

7:31-8.2 Audits 117

SUBCHAPTER 9. WORK PLAN/EHSARA

7:31-9.1 Work plan preparation 119

7:31-9.2 Generic scope of work 119

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7:31-9.3 Selection of consultants 122

7:31-9.4 Proposal requirements 122

7:31-9.5 EHSARA report 124

SUBCHAPTER 10. CONFIDENTIALITY AND TRADE SECRETS

7:31-10.1 Scope and applicability 127

7:31-10.2 General provisions 127

7:31-10.3 Exclusions from confidential information and privileged trade

secret or security information

128

7:31-10.4 Confidentiality claims 130

7:31-10.5 Determination of confidentiality claims 132

7:31-10.6 Petitions to withhold privileged trade secret or security information 134

7:31-10.7 Determinations of petitions to withhold privileged trade secret or 

security information

137

7:31-10.8 Maintaining the confidentiality and security of confidential

information

140

7:31-10.9 Disclosure of confidential information 141

7:31-10.10 Wrongful access or disclosure 143

7:31-10.11 Use of confidential information in rulemaking, reviewing

extraordinarily hazardous substance accident risk assessment reports

and risk management programs, and enforcement proceedings

144

SUBCHAPTER 11. CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AND REQUESTS FOR

ADJUDICATORY HEARINGS

7:31-11.1 Authority and purpose 145

7:31-11.2 Procedures for issuance of administrative orders and assessment

of civil administrative penalties and payment of such penalties

145

7:31-11.3 Procedures to request an adjudicatory hearing 146

7:31-11.4 Civil administrative penalty determination 148

7:31-11.5 Grace period applicability; procedures 253

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SUBCHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7:31-1.1 Incorporation by reference

(a) This subchapter incorporates by reference 40 CFR 68 Subpart A, including all future

amendments and supplements except as provided below.

(b) The following provisions of 40 CFR Part 68 Subpart A are not incorporated by

reference: 40 CFR 68.2, Stayed provisions; 40 CFR 68.10(b) and 40 CFR 68.10(e) Applicability; and

40 CFR 68.12(b) and (c), General requirements.

§68.1 Scope, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)1i through

iv

This chapter sets forth the list of regulated substances and thresholds, and the requirements

for owners or operators of stationary sources concerning the prevention of accidental releases.

§68.3 Definitions, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)2i

through v

For the purposes of this Part:

Accidental release means an unanticipated emission of a regulated substance or other

extremely hazardous substance into the ambient air from a stationary source.

Act means the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.)

Administrative controls mean written procedural mechanisms used for hazard control.

Administrator means the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

AIChE/CCPS means the American Institute of Chemical Engineers/Center for Chemical

Process Safety.

API means the American Petroleum Institute.

 Article means a manufactured item, as defined under 29 CFR 1910.1200(b), that is formed to

a specific shape or design during manufacture, that has end use functions dependent in whole or in

part upon the shape or design during end use, and that does not release or otherwise result in

exposure to a regulated substance under normal conditions of processing and use.

ASME means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

CAS means the Chemical Abstracts Service.

Catastrophic release means a major uncontrolled emission, fire, or explosion, involving one

or more regulated substances that presents imminent and substantial endangerment to public health

and the environment.

 Classified information means ``classified information'' as defined in the Classified

Information Procedures Act, 18 U.S.C. App. 3, section 1(a) as ``any information or material that has

been determined by the United States Government pursuant to an executive order, statute, or

regulation, to require protection against unauthorized disclosure for reasons of national security.''

Condensate means hydrocarbon liquid separated from natural gas that condenses due to

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changes in temperature, pressure, or both, and remains liquid at standard conditions. 

Covered process means a process that has an EHS present as determined under N.J.A.C.

7:31-6.3. A petroleum refining process unit having an EHS present is considered a single covered

process

 Crude oil means any naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum liquid.

 Designated agency means the state, local, or Federal agency designated by the state under the

provisions of § 68.215(d).

DOT means the United States Department of Transportation.

 Environmental receptor means natural areas such as national or state parks, forests, or

monuments; officially designated wildlife sanctuaries, preserves, refuges, or areas; and Federal

wilderness areas, that could be exposed at any time to toxic concentrations, radiant heat, or

overpressure greater than or equal to the endpoints provided in § 68.22(a), as a result of an accidental

release and that can be identified on local U. S. Geological Survey maps.

Field gas means gas extracted from a production well before the gas enters a natural gas

processing plant. 

Hot work means work involving electric or gas welding, cutting, brazing, or similar flame or

spark-producing operations.

 Implementing agency means the state or local agency that obtains delegation for an

accidental release prevention program under subpart E, 40 CFR part 63. The implementing agency

may, but is not required to, be the state or local air permitting agency. If no state or local agency is

granted delegation, EPA will be the implementing agency for that state.

 Injury means any effect on a human that results either from direct exposure to toxic

concentrations; radiant heat; or overpressures from accidental releases or from the direct

consequences of a vapor cloud explosion (such as flying glass, debris, and other projectiles) from an

accidental release and that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.

 Major change means introduction of a new process, process equipment, or regulated

substance, an alteration of process chemistry that results in any change to safe operating limits, or

other alteration that introduces a new hazard.

 Mechanical integrity means the process of ensuring that process equipment is fabricated from

the proper materials of construction and is properly installed, maintained, and replaced to prevent

failures and accidental releases.

 Medical treatment means treatment, other than first aid, administered by a physician or

registered professional personnel under standing orders from a physician.

 Mitigation or mitigation system means specific activities, technologies, or equipment

designed or deployed to capture or control substances upon loss of containment to minimize

exposure of the public or the environment. Passive mitigation means equipment, devices, or

technologies that function without human, mechanical, or other energy input. Active mitigation

means equipment, devices, or technologies that need human, mechanical, or other energy input to

function.

NAICS means North American Industry Classification System.

 Natural gas processing plant (gas plant) means any processing site engaged in the extraction

of natural gas liquids from field gas, fractionation of mixed natural gas liquids to natural gas

products, or both, classified as North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code

211112 (previously Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 1321). 

NFPA means the National Fire Protection Association.

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 Offsite means areas beyond the property boundary of the stationary source, and areas within

the property boundary to which the public has routine and unrestricted access during or outside

business hours.

 OSHA means the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 

Owner or operator means any person who owns, leases, operates, controls, or supervises a

facility.

Petroleum refining process unit means a process unit used in an establishment primarily

engaged in petroleum refining as defined in NAICS code 32411 for petroleum refining (formerly SIC

code 2911) and used for the following: Producing transportation fuels (such as gasoline, diesel fuels,

and jet fuels), heating fuels (such as kerosene, fuel gas distillate, and fuel oils), or lubricants;

Separating petroleum; or Separating, cracking, reacting, or reforming intermediate petroleum

streams. Examples of such units include, but are not limited to, petroleum based solvent units,

alkylation units, catalytic hydrotreating, catalytic hydrorefining, catalytic hydrocracking, catalytic

reforming, catalytic cracking, crude distillation, lube oil processing, hydrogen production,

isomerization, polymerization, thermal processes, and blending, sweetening, and treating processes.

Petroleum refining process units include sulfur plants. Each petroleum refining process unit having

an EHS present is a single covered process.

Population means the public.

Process means any activity involving a regulated substance including any use, storage,

manufacturing, handling, or on-site movement of such substances, or combination of these activities.

For the purposes of this definition, any group of vessels that are interconnected, or separate vessels

that are located such that a regulated substance could be involved in a potential release, shall be

considered a single process.

Produced water means water extracted from the earth from an oil or natural gas production

well, or that is separated from oil or natural gas after extraction. 

Public means any person except employees or contractors at the stationary source. 

Public receptor means offsite residences, institutions (e.g., schools, hospitals), industrial,

commercial, and office buildings, parks, or recreational areas inhabited or occupied by the public at

any time without restriction by the stationary source where members of the public could be exposed

to toxic concentrations, radiant heat, or overpressure, as a result of an accidental release.

Regulated substance is an EHS listed in Table I, Parts A, B, C, or D of N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a)

and (c).

Replacement in kind means a replacement that satisfies the design specifications.

Retail facility means a stationary source at which more than one- half of the income is

obtained from direct sales to end users or at which more than one-half of the fuel sold, by volume, is

sold through a cylinder exchange program.

RMP means the risk management plan required under subpart G of this part.

 Stationary source means any buildings, structures, equipment, installations, or substance

emitting stationary activities which belong to the same industrial group, which are located on one or

more contiguous properties, which are under the control of the same person (or persons under

common control), and from which an accidental release may occur. The term stationary source does

not apply to transportation, including storage incident to transportation, of any regulated substance or

any other extremely hazardous substance under the provisions of this part. A stationary source

includes transportation containers used for storage not incident to transportation and transportation

containers connected to equipment at a stationary source for loading or unloading. Transportation

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includes, but is not limited to, transportation subject to oversight or regulation under 49 CFR parts

192, 193, or 195, or a state natural gas or hazardous liquid program for which the state has in effect a

certification to DOT under 49 U.S.C. section 60105. A stationary source does not include naturally

occurring hydrocarbon reservoirs. Properties shall not be considered contiguous solely because of a

railroad or pipeline right-of-way.

Threshold quantity means the quantity specified for EHSs pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.

 Typical meteorological conditions means the temperature, wind speed, cloud cover, and

atmospheric stability class, prevailing at the site based on data gathered at or near the site or from a

local meteorological station.

Vessel means any reactor, tank, drum, barrel, cylinder, vat, kettle, boiler, pipe, hose, or other

container.

 Worst-case release means the release of the largest quantity of a regulated substance from a

vessel or process line failure that results in the greatest distance to an endpoint defined in § 68.22(a).

§68.10 Applicability, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)3i

through v

(a) An owner or operator of a facility that uses, manufactures, stores or has the capability of

producing at least the threshold quantity of an EHS as determined under N.J.A.C. 7:31-6 shall

comply with the requirements of this Chapter. Determination of whether a threshold quantity is

present at the facility shall be made using the sum of the EHS inventory of all covered processes at

the facility. The EHS inventory of a covered process shall be the greatest of the instantaneous static

inventory of the EHS contained and stored, the hourly generation rate of the EHS, or the amount of

the EHS that can be released in one hour from any EHS equipment within a covered process. The

owner or operator shall comply no later than the latest of the following dates:

(1) The schedule set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.5;

(2) Three years after the date on which a regulated substance is first listed under § 68.130; or

(3) The date on which a regulated substance is first present at or above a threshold quantity at

the facility. 

For new covered processes, in accordance with the requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11. 

(c) A covered process is subject to Program 2 requirements if it does not meet Program 3

requirements. However, any covered process that is subject to Program 2 requirements shall, on or

after March 16, 2010, be subject to only Program 3 requirements.

(d) Program 3 eligibility requirements. A covered process is subject to Program 3. if the

process does not meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section, and if either of the following

conditions is met:

(1) The process is in NAICS code 32211, 32411, 32511, 325181, 325188, 325192, 325199,

325211, 325311, or 32532; or

(2) The process is subject to the OSHA process safety management standard, 29 CFR

1910.119.

 (Note: this deletion will be operative on March 16, 2010.)

(f) The provisions of this part shall not apply to an Outer Continental Shelf (``OCS'') source,

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as defined in 40 CFR 55.2.

§68.12 General requirements, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

1.1(c)4i through iii

(a) General requirements. The owner or operator of a stationary source subject to this part

chapter shall submit a single RMP, as provided in §68.150 with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.1(c)1 and 2 to 68.185(b). The RMP shall include a registration that reflects all covered processes.

Note that the repeal of 40 CFR 68.12(c) will be operative on March 16, 2010. At that

time paragraph (c) below will be deleted.

(c) Program 2 requirements. In addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this

section, the owner or operator of a stationary source with a process subject to Program 2, as provided

in § 68.10(c) with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)3iv, shall:

(1) Develop and implement a management system as provided in § 68.15 with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)5;

(2) Conduct a hazard assessment as provided in § 68.20 through 68.42 , with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)1 and 2 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2.

(3) Implement the Program 2 prevention steps provided in § 68.48 through 68.60 with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)1-10and N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.2 through 3.5 or implement the

Program 3 prevention steps provided in Secs. 68.65 through 68.87; with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)1- 23 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2 through 4.11

(4) Develop and implement an emergency response program as provided in § 68.90 to 68.95

with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(c)1-4 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2;

(5) Submit as part of the RMP the data on prevention program elements for Program 2

processes as provided in § 68.170.

(d) Program 3 requirements. In addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this

section, the owner or operator of a stationary source with a process subject to Program 3, as provided

in § 68.10(d) with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)3v. shall:

(1) Develop and implement a management system as provided in § 68.15 with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)5;

(2) Conduct a hazard assessment as provided in § 68.20 through 68.42;, with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)1 and 2.

(3) Implement the prevention requirements of § 68.65 through 68.87 with changes specified

at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)1- 24 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2 through 4.12.

(4) Develop and implement an emergency response program as provided in § 68.90 to 68.95

of this part with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(c)1-4 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2; and

(5) Submit as part of the RMP the data on prevention program elements for Program 3

processes as provided in § 68.175.

§68.15 Management, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)5i

through iv

(a) The owner or operator with processes shall develop a management system to oversee the

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implementation of the risk management program elements.

(b) The owner or operator shall assign a qualified person or position that has the overall

responsibility for the development, implementation, and integration of the risk management program

elements.

(c) When responsibility for implementing individual requirements of this part is assigned to

persons other than the person identified under paragraph (b) of this section, the names or positions of

these people shall be documented and the lines of authority defined through an organization chart or

similar document.

i. The management system shall include a documentation plan which shall: (1) provide a list

identifying all documentation required by this chapter including the document title, identification

number, and storage location; and (2) describe how the owner or operator of a covered process will

store, maintain and update all documentation required by this chapter.

ii. The management system shall provide a means of tracking and recording the EHS

inventory at the facility against the Risk Management Plan registration quantity to ensure that the

EHS registration quantity of each registered covered process is not exceeded.

 7:31-1.2 Construction

(a) These rules shall be liberally construed to permit the Department to discharge its

statutory functions.

(b) The Commissioner may amend or repeal this chapter in conformance with the

Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 1:30-1 et seq.

7:31-1.3 Purpose

(a) The general purpose of this chapter is to protect the public from catastrophic

accidents from chemical releases of extraordinarily hazardous substances to the environment by

anticipating the circumstances that could result in such releases and requiring precautionary and

preemptive actions to prevent such releases.

(b) In order to achieve this general purpose, this chapter establishes:

1. The extraordinarily hazardous substance list which, among other things, is

used to determine the facilities subject to the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act program;

2. The procedures to be followed by owners or operators subject to the program;

3. The minimum requirements for an acceptable risk management program;

4. The requirements for an extraordinarily hazardous substance risk reduction

work plan and accident risk assessment;

5. The criteria for selecting an independent consultant to perform an

extraordinarily hazardous substance accident risk assessment;

6. Fees for the administration of the TCPA Program;

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7. The requirements for emergency response plans:

8. The reporting requirements for owners and operators subject to the Toxic

Catastrophe Prevention Act Program;

9. Administrative penalties for those facilities which violate the Act, this

chapter or any order or consent agreement issued pursuant thereto; and

10. The incorporation by reference of specified provisions of the Federal

Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions at 40 CFR Part 68.

7:31-1.4 Incorporation by reference of the Code of Federal Regulations

(a) Unless specifically excluded by these rules, when a provision of the Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR) is incorporated by reference, all notes, comments, appendices, diagrams, tables,

forms, figures, publications and all future amendments and supplements are also incorporated by

reference.

(b) When a provision of 40 CFR Part 68 is incorporated by reference all internal

references contained therein are also incorporated by reference for the purposes of that provision,

unless otherwise noted. Each internal reference to 40 CFR Part 68 shall be interpreted to include, in

addition to the Federal citation, any changes or deletions to that citation by the corresponding state

subchapter. For example, all references within the CFR to 40 CFR Part 68 shall include the changes,

additions and deletions which N.J.A.C. 7:31 makes to 40 CFR Part 68.

(c) Provisions of the CFR which are excluded from incorporation by reference in these

rules are excluded in their entirety, unless otherwise specified. If there is a cross reference to a

federal citation which was specifically entirely excluded from incorporation, the cross referenced

citation is not incorporated by virtue of the cross reference. 

(d) Federal statutes and regulations that are cited in 40 CFR Part 68 that are not

specifically adopted by reference shall be used to assist in interpreting the Federal regulations in 40

CFR Part 68.

(e) In the event that there are inconsistencies or duplications in requirements in the

provisions incorporated by reference from 40 CFR Part 68 and the rules set forth in this chapter, the

provisions incorporated by reference from 40 CFR Part 68 shall prevail, except where the rules set

forth in this chapter are more stringent.

(f) Nothing in these provisions incorporated by reference from the CFR shall affect the

Department's authority to enforce statutes, rules, permits or orders administered or issued by the

Commissioner.

(g) Any future additional Subparts of 40 CFR Part 68 are incorporated by reference.

7:31-1.5 State definitions

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(a) The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following

meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Acute toxicity concentration" or "ATC" means a minimum lethal concentration which is

greater than the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) or the Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) as defined

by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, and equivalent to the lowest of

the following three categories: one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50); or one times the

lowest lethal concentration (LCLO) of test data for any mammalian species in test periods up to eight

hours; or the Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) concentration. LC50, LCLO, IDLH,

TLV, and STEL have been defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the

"Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substance" (RTECS) and the National Institute of

Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) "Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards".

"Agent of the Department" means a person, including a consultant or a contractor, authorized

by the Department to act for it in implementing the Act and this chapter.

"ANSI" means American National Standards Institute.

"Budget-expenditure variance" means the difference, either positive or negative, between the

gross expenditures and the spending plan (budget) of the same fiscal year of the TCPA program.

Where budget exceeds expenditures, this difference is positive.

"Change" means any modification in existing EHS equipment or procedures which are

directly involved with an EHS, including additions or deletions. Change does not include routine

maintenance, which means the repair or replacement in kind of existing EHS equipment to provide

continuity of operation, or replacement with identical equipment.

"Claimant" means any person who submits a confidentiality claim under this chapter.

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection

and Energy or the person delegated to act on his behalf.

"Confidential copy" means a copy of any information submitted to the Department pursuant

to the Act or this chapter which contains all the required information including any information

which the claimant requests to be treated as confidential. The confidential copy shall be labeled as

such and all confidential information contained therein shall be clearly identified.

"Confidential information" means information required to be submitted or disclosed to the

Department pursuant to this chapter, the public disclosure of which would competitively

disadvantage the owner or operator or compromise the security of the covered process or its

operations; consisting of non-privileged trade secret information, proprietary information and

non-privileged security information.

"Confidentiality claim" or "claim" means a written request made by an owner or operator of

a covered process pursuant to this chapter to withhold from public disclosure certain information

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required to be submitted to the Department.

"Consequence analysis" means the determination of the potential consequence of an EHS

release on the surrounding population, using dispersion, thermal or overpressure analysis and, at a

minimum, identifying potential populations exposed to the toxic, thermal or overpressure endpoint

for each EHS.

"Department" means the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy.

"Dispersion analysis" means the calculation, by means of EPA Offsite Consequence Analysis

look-up tables or a model acceptable to the Department, of the ambient concentrations of an EHS

after its release, taking into account the physical and chemical states and properties of the EHS, the

release scenario and the geographical, topographical, geological and meteorological characteristics

of the environment, which will influence the migration, movement, dispersion, or degradation of the

EHS in the environment.

"EHS accident" means an unplanned, unforeseen or unintended incident, situation, condition,

or set of circumstances which directly or indirectly results in an EHS release.

"EHS equipment" means that equipment within a covered process whose failure or improper

operation could directly or indirectly result in or contribute to an EHS accident, including, but not

limited to, vessels, piping, compressors, pumps, instrumentation and electrical equipment. EHS

equipment includes fire suppression, risk mitigation, EHS release detection equipment, and EHS

shipping container handling equipment.

"EHS operator" means an employee who is directly involved with an EHS and qualified and

trained in the operations of EHS equipment and procedures.

"EHS procedure" means a step of an operation involving an EHS, which if conducted

improperly, could directly or indirectly result in or contribute to an EHS accident.

"EHS release" means a discharge or emission of an EHS from a piece of EHS equipment in

which it is contained, excluding discharges or emissions occurring pursuant to and in compliance

with the conditions of any State permit or regulation.

"EHS service" means the handling, use, manufacture, storage or generation of an EHS.

"Electrical classification" means the electrical area or bubble classification according to the

National Electrical Code (NEC) which provides the NEC group number of the flammable or

combustible substance(s) handled, stored or used. The NEC may be obtained from the National Fire

Protection Association, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322.

"Electrical one-line diagram" means a diagram including legend of the electrical power

distribution system that could contribute to an EHS release showing such items as power consumers,

the chain of supply back through starters, distribution centers, substations to the main feeder,

emergency power supply, and connections to various components. For complex systems, the

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one-line diagram may be a group of drawings.

"Emergency condition" means any situation at a covered process during which an EHS

release is in progress or will occur because no preventive measures would be effective.

“Emergency response team” means those personnel identified in the emergency response

plan that respond to an emergency at the facility which involves an EHS. Functions for which the

emergency response team shall be responsible include activities such as alarm identification and

response, response to an EHS release, use of emergency protective equipment, rescue procedures,

evacuation procedures, medical assistance, action plans for dealing with specific scenarios, and

specifically assigned emergency response duties. Owners or operators of a covered process may

arrange with outside providers for any portion of these functions as needed.

"Employee" means any person allowed or permitted to work by an owner or operator of a

covered process, except that independent contractors, subcontractors, consultants and employees of

affiliated companies or corporations shall not be considered employees of the owner or operator of a

covered process.

"External forces and events" means forces of nature or sabotage or such events as

neighboring fires or explosions, neighboring EHS releases, electrical power failures, and intrusions

of external transportation vehicles such as aircraft, ships, trucks or automobiles.

"Extraordinarily hazardous accident risk" means a potential for an EHS release which could

produce a significant likelihood that persons exposed may suffer acute health effects resulting in

death or permanent disability.

"Extraordinarily hazardous substance accident risk assessment" or "EHSARA" means a

review and safety evaluation of those operations at a covered process which involve the generation,

storage, or handling of an extraordinarily hazardous substance.

"Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance" or "EHS" means any substance or chemical on the

extraordinarily hazardous substance list in Table I in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3.

"Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance List" means the list of substances and chemical

compounds set forth in Table I of N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3.

"Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance Risk Reduction Work Plan" or "work plan" means the

document developed by the Department for each covered process at which is generated, stored, or

handled an extraordinarily hazardous substance, setting forth the scope and detail of the EHSARA to

which the covered process will be submitted.

"Facility" means the combination of all structures, buildings, and processes that are located

on a single property site or on contiguous or adjacent property sites and that are under common

control of the same owner or operator. Facility shall not include a research and development

laboratory, which means a specially designated area used primarily for research, development, and

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testing activity, and not primarily involved in the production of goods for commercial sale, in which

extraordinarily hazardous substances are used by or under the supervision of a technically qualified

person. Facility shall include pilot plant scale operations as specified at 40 CFR 68.115(b)(5)(ii) with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.1(c)4.

"Failure mode and effects analysis" or "FMEA" means a specifically designed method to

identify the conceivable ways that EHS equipment or its components can fail and the effect of the

failure on the system with respect to an EHS release. The failure and effects are determined in a

study of updated piping and instrument diagrams that describe the covered process taking into

consideration process chemistry, standard operating procedures, maintenance procedures, operator

job descriptions, process flow diagrams, EHS inventory tabulations, electrical one-line diagrams and

other documents. The resulting qualitative analysis is translated into a quantitative FMEA when

probabilities of the failure of components are assigned. The results of the FMEA are reported for a

unit or system of a covered process on an FMEA table. The results entered on an FMEA table for

each equipment item or component studied are as follows: the identification number of the item, the

name of the item, entries of failure modes of the item and for each entry of failure mode, the other

equipment potentially affected with the equipment identification number and the effect of the failure

on that equipment, a classification of the criticality ranking of the failure based on quantity or rate of

the potential EHS release, the probability of the failure and the suggested action in terms of

equipment or procedure to prevent the failure or to mitigate the results of the failure.

"Fault tree analysis" or "FTA" means the analysis of the logic diagram constructed from a

study of the updated piping and instrument diagrams that describe the covered process taking into

consideration process chemistry, standard operating procedures, maintenance procedures, operator

job descriptions, process flow diagrams, EHS inventory tabulations, electrical one-line diagrams and

other documents. The logic diagram will contain the conceivable human or mechanical event

sequences that could result in an EHS accident. The logic diagram is called a fault tree and

represents a qualitative analysis of the hazards. Results of the FTA are reported for a unit or system

on a table. Entered on the table are the descriptions of the various combinations of equipment or

procedural failures that can lead to an EHS release. The combinations are determined by solving the

fault tree logic diagram for the minimal cut sets, that is, the smallest combination of equipment or

procedural failures, which if all occur, will result in the "top event", that is the EHS release. The

table is also entered with a criticality ranking based on the quantity or rate of the potential EHS

release, a probability for the respective failures and the suggested action in terms of equipment or

procedure to prevent the failure or to mitigate the results of the failure. The analysis of the logic

diagram includes the identification of "minimal cut sets." When probabilities are assigned to each

element of the event sequence, a quantitative fault tree is obtained which gives the probability or

frequency of occurrence of the EHS release.

“Feasible” means capable of being successfully accomplished, taking into account

environmental, public health and safety, legal, technological, and economic factors. 

"Fire water system piping diagram" means one or more diagrams relevant to the covered

process and its potential releases showing that portion of the site plan that includes fire water pumps

and piped distribution system showing the location of branches for fire monitors, fire hydrants,

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sprinklers and deluge systems and, where available, the sizes and designation numbers of header and

sub-header piping and piping specifications.

“Functional Group” means a group of chemical compounds that have similar structural

and/or molecular features which impart similar physical characteristics to the compounds in that

group.

“Grace period” means the period of time afforded under N.J.S.A. 13:1D-125 et seq.,

commonly known as the Grace Period Law, for a person to correct a minor violation in order to

avoid imposition of a penalty that would be otherwise applicable for such violation.

"Hazard analysis" means a systematic identification of the potential conditions that may

result in an EHS accident.

"Hazard and operability study" or "HAZOP" means a systematic study of updated piping and

instrument diagrams that describes the covered process taking into consideration process chemistry,

standard operating procedures, maintenance procedures, EHS operator job descriptions, process flow

diagrams, EHS inventory tabulations, electrical one-line diagrams and other documents. The study

is performed by a multidisciplinary team to identify hazard or operability problems that would result

in an EHS accident. Deviations from the design value of key parameters (flow, temperature,

composition, time, quantity, etc.) of each segment of the covered process and its procedures are

studied using guide words (such as, more of, less of, none of, part of, more than and other) to control

the examination and evaluation. Results of the HAZOP study shall be reported by tabulation for a

unit by key equipment, such as vessels or pipelines, and process parameter. The results are entered

on the table as follows: guide word, causes of the deviation, consequences of the deviation in terms

of a potential EHS release, the criticality based on the quantity or rate of potential release and the

suggested action in terms of equipment or procedure to mitigate the deviation.

"Hazard unit" means the measure of inventory of an EHS expressed as multiples of its

threshold quantity, used in calculating TCPA fees.

“Heat of reaction” or ∆HR means the change in the amount of heat energy of the substances

contained in a process vessel that occurs during a chemical reaction expressed as calories per gram;

or specifically, the energy content of the reaction products minus the energy content of the reactants.

The heat of reaction includes heat energies such as the heat of decomposition, heat of explosion or

heat of combustion depending on the chemical reaction(s) taking place.

“Inherently safer technology” means the principles or techniques that can be incorporated in

a covered process to minimize or eliminate the potential for an EHS release.

"Inventory" means the instantaneous static quantity of the EHS contained and stored in a

process, the hourly generation rate of the EHS in a process, or the amount of the EHS that can be

released in one hour from the process, whichever is greatest.

"Management system" means the composite of organizational structure, planning activities,

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responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing,

achieving, reviewing, evaluating and maintaining the required Risk Management Program.

“Material deficiency” means an inadequacy or omission of an owner’s or operator’s risk

management program that reduces the effectiveness of the risk management program.

“Maximum achievable temperature” means the highest temperature that can be attained

during abnormal conditions in a process vessel taking into consideration the vessel design, heating

and cooling systems connected to the vessel, and the potential chemical reactions involving the

vessel’s contents. Abnormal conditions include scenarios such as: 

1. A vessel having a steam heating system where maximum heating is applied to the vessel;

2. A vessel having a cooling system where there is a total loss of cooling; 

3. An exothermic reaction generating heat that takes place inside the vessel;

4. Contamination to the normal vessel contents causing an exothermic reaction;

5. External fire; and 

6. Unintended ratio or amounts of reaction ingredients.

"Operating alternative" means an alternative procedure, schedule or process chemistry or a

combination thereof.

"Overpressure analysis" means the computation of the distance that a criterion level of

overpressure extends from the center of a explosion due to a release/ignition scenario of a flammable

substance.

"Person" means corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and

joint stock companies, as well as individuals, and shall also include all political subdivisions of this

State or any agencies or instrumentalities thereof, and any legal successor, representative, agent or

agency of the foregoing.

"Petition to withhold privileged trade secret or security information" or "petition" means a

written request made by an owner or operator of a covered process pursuant to this chapter to

withhold from disclosure to the Department certain information which is privileged trade secret or

security information.

"Petitioner" means any person who submits a petition to withhold privileged trade secret or

security information under this chapter.

"Piping and instrument diagram" or "P&ID" means one or more detailed diagrams including

legends and citations of referenced documents showing: every item of EHS equipment and its

identification number (including installed spare equipment); every pipe including size,, flow

direction, identification number and indication of ANSI piping specification and break between

piping specifications; symbols and identification of every instrument including instrument function

to show trips and interlocks represented in accordance with Instrument Society of America standards

or a standard adequate for the conduct of a safety review or hazard analysis with an appropriate

symbol legend shown; every valve; the failsafe position of control valves or non-hand operated

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valves in the case of instrument air or power failure; steam traps; representation of insulation or heat

tracing of piping, EHS equipment and instruments; sizes of all important equipment nozzles with

location shown schematically to reflect function and elevation, such as, drains, vents, flushing

connections and steam connections; references to inter-facing with other diagrams describing

process, service, treatment, disposal, or utility systems; data on type, size, and set pressures of every

relief valve and relieving device; instruments to monitor early detection of abnormal conditions or an

EHS release; where critical, the relative elevations between equipment and of key piping; notes or

symbols on such items as slope of critical piping to avoid pockets, or, where critical symmetrical

piping; notes on each item of EHS equipment, such as, material of construction, design temperature,

design pressure, design thermal duty of heat exchangers, design capacity and dynamic head of

rotating equipment, etc.

"Potential catastrophic event" means an incident that could have reasonably resulted in a

catastrophic release of an EHS.

"Privileged trade secret or security information" means trade secret or security information

which the Department has determined the owner or operator of a covered process is entitled to

withhold from and not disclose to the Department; consisting of trade secret or security information

which is not otherwise required to be disclosed to either the public or to any governmental agency or

entity by any Federal or state law or regulation, and which has never been released to any person

other than the owner's or operator's employees involved in its use.

"Process chemistry" means the chemical reactions which are relevant to possible scenarios of

EHS release, including information on raw materials, intermediates, products, and waste products.

"Process flow diagram" means one or more diagrams of a covered process including legends

and citations of referenced documents showing the use, generation, storage or handling of an EHS,

items of equipment (groups of duplicate equipment may be represented by one symbol, if desired),

flow of material from item to item, simplified basic control loops or major control schemes, points of

discharge to the environment, and showing or cross-referencing documents which give details of

material balance, flows, raw materials, products, intermediates, treatment chemicals, operating

conditions of temperature, pressure, and stream characteristics, operating cycles and batch sizes

where applicable. A process flow diagram includes, or references, a block flow diagram that depicts

the receipt, handling and storage steps at the stationary source of shipping containers of the EHS.

"Public copy" means a copy of any information submitted to the Department pursuant to the

Act or this chapter which is identical to the confidential copy except that any confidential

information shall be deleted. The public copy can be a photocopy of the confidential copy, with the

confidential information blacked out.

"Qualified person or position" means the member of management who has the overall

responsibility for the development, implementation and integration of the risk management program

elements for the facility and who shall possess sufficient corporate authority and technical

background to adjudicate issues relating to the execution of the risk management program based on

information provided by manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, safety and environmental

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representatives.

“Rate of energy release” means the amount of heat energy released in a specified unit of time

during a chemical reaction involving an EHS.

“Reactive hazard substance” or “RHS” means an EHS that is a substance, or combination of

substances, which is capable of producing toxic or flammable EHSs or undergoing unintentional

chemical transformations producing energy and causing an extraordinarily hazardous accident risk.

RHSs are identified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a), Table I, Part D, Group I (List of Individual Reactive

Hazard Substances).

“Reactive hazard substance (RHS) mixture” means an EHS that is a combination of

substances intentionally mixed in a process vessel and is capable of undergoing an exothermic

chemical reaction which produces toxic or flammable EHSs or energy. RHS mixtures include a

reactant, product, or byproduct that is a chemical substance or a mixture of substances having one or

more chemical functional groups specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3 (a), Table I, Part D, Group II. RHS

mixture does not include non-reacting substances such as solvents. An RHS mixture has a heat of

reaction which, by convention, is expressed as a negative value for an exothermic reaction, that has

an absolute value greater than or equal to 100 calories per gram of RHS mixture.

"Registered EHS" means an EHS listed in the Risk Management Plan for a covered process. 

"Reliability study" means the determination of the probability of a piece of EHS equipment

performing its required function in the desired manner under all relevant conditions and on the

occasion or during the time intervals when it is required to so perform. It includes the analysis of the

failure of EHS equipment to perform its normal required function.

"Risk assessment" means the evaluation of the results of quantitative analyses to facilitate

development of an effective risk reduction plan. The quantitative analyses shall consist of an

estimate of the quantity, rate and duration of EHS released, a dispersion analysis, a consequence

analysis, and an estimate of the probability or frequency of the undesired event.

"Risk assessment section" means all Department personnel engaged in the following

activities concerning the review of risk management programs developed by owners and operators

to ensure their compliance with TCPA: detailed review of the risk management programs; creation

and implementation of work plans; review of submittals to construct and operate new EHS covered

processes; and periodic inspections and audits of risk management programs.

"Risk management program" means the sum total of programs for the purpose of minimizing

extraordinarily hazardous accident risks, including, but not limited to, requirements for safety review

of design for new and existing equipment, requirements for standard operating procedures,

requirements for preventive maintenance programs, requirements for operator training and accident

investigation procedures, requirements for risk assessment for specific pieces of equipment or

operating alternatives, requirements for emergency response planning, and internal or external audit

procedures to ensure programs are being executed as planned. Risk management program includes

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all activities performed and documents prepared pursuant to 40 CFR 68.12(c) and (d) as incorporated

by reference at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c).

"Risk reduction plan" means the plan developed as a result of a hazard analysis, risk

assessment or EHSARA which identifies the risk reduction measures, recommends corrective

actions, and provides for scheduling and implementation of remedial actions.

"Security information" means information the release of which could either compromise the

physical security of the covered process or its operations, or adversely affect national security.

Examples include, but are not limited to, offsite consequence analysis data and quantities and

locations of EHSs at facilities.

"Sewer system piping diagram" means one or more diagrams relevant to the covered process

and its potential releases showing those portions of the site plan that include the chemical sewers,

sanitary sewers and storm water sewers drainage systems in the covered process or the adjoining

areas.

"Site plan" means a diagram of the stationary source showing exact locations to scale of all

units or areas, warehouses, buildings, roads, access ways, walkways, parking areas, fences, gates and

property lines plus the covered process.

"Standard operating procedures" or "SOP" means the documents setting forth the operating

procedures covering all details of operation involving an EHS that are currently in effect at the

covered process.

"Substantiation" means the written submittal on a Department provided form which supports

either a confidentiality claim or a petition to withhold privileged trade secret or security information.

"Tabletop exercise" means an activity in which the participants are gathered informally to

describe actions to be taken to respond to a pre-planned simulated EHS release scenario based upon

the emergency response plan as if it were an actual release, to include documents relevant to the EHS

release scenario such as site plans, equipment arrangement plans and local street maps referenced by

the participants during the exercise.

"TCPA" means the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act, N.J.S.A. 13:lK-19 et seq.

"TCPA program operating expense" means the cost for normal TCPA program operating

items such as postage, telephone, travel supplies and data management systems.

"Thermal analysis" means the computation of the distance from the center of a fireball that a

criterion thermal radiation dose extends subsequent to specific release/ignition scenarios of a

flammable substance.

"Total spending plan of the TCPA program" means the total annual estimated cost of

operating the TCPA program approved by the Department for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

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"Trade secret" means information concerning a formula, process, device or compilation

which an owner or operator of a covered process uses to gain a business advantage over competitors

who do not know or use it.

"What if Checklist" means a method of hazard analysis based on a systematic study of

updated piping and instrument diagrams that describe the covered process taking into consideration

process chemistry, standard operating procedures, maintenance procedures, EHS operator job

descriptions, process flow diagrams, EHS inventory tabulations, electrical one-line diagrams and

other documents. The study is composed of a comprehensive list of questions prepared in advance

from study of the documents by team members either in conference or independently usually

corresponding to their individual background. Results of the study shall be reported for a unit on a

table. The results are entered on the table as follows: the "what if" question and its corresponding

consequence/hazard, the criticality based on the quantity or rate of the potential release and the

recommended action in terms of equipment or procedure to mitigate the consequence/hazard.

7:31-1.6 Severability

(a) If any section, subsection, provision, clause, or portion of this chapter is adjudged

unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter shall

not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.

7:31-1.7 Practice where these rules do not govern

The Department may rescind, amend or expand theses rules from time to time, and such rules

shall be filed with the Office of Administrative Law as provided by the Administrative Procedure

Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq. In any matter concerning chemical accident prevention that arises not

governed by these rules, the Department shall exercise its discretion within the authority of N.J.S.A.

13:1B-3, 13:1D-9, 13:1K-19 et seq., 26:2C-1 et seq. and all other legislatively conferred powers.

7:31-1.8 Document availability

(a) Copies of the CFR (40 CFR Part 68) as adopted and incorporated by reference are

available for review. Publications incorporated by reference within the Code of Federal regulations

are also available for review. These may be reviewed by contacting the Department at:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Bureau of Release Prevention

PO Box 424

Trenton NJ 08625-0424

Telephone (609)633-7289 

(b) Copies of the CFR (40 CFR Part 68) as adopted and incorporated by reference may

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be purchased from the following sources:

U.S. Government Printing Office

Superintendent of Documents

Mail Stop: SCOP

Washington, DC 20402-9328

U.S. Government Printing Office Bookstore

Room 110, 26 Federal Plaza

New York, NY 10278-0081

U.S. Government Printing Office Bookstore

Robert Morris Building

100 North 17th Street

Philadelphia. PA 19103

(c) Copies of the CFR (40 CFR Part 68) as adopted and incorporated by reference herein are

also available for review at the following public libraries:

New Jersey State Library

PO Box 520, 185 West State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

Newark Public Library

5 Washington Street

Newark, NJ 07101

7:31-1.9 Prohibitions

(a) No owner or operator of a covered process shall handle, use, manufacture, generate

or store an EHS, except in a manner which complies with the TCPA, this chapter, and the approved

risk management program.

(b) No owner or operator of a facility for which there is no previously approved risk

management program shall construct a new covered process or utilize an existing process for a new

EHS service unless the owner or operator has complied with N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4 (Program 2) or

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11 (Program 3).

1. As of March 16, 2010, no owner or operator of a facility for which there is no

previously approved risk management program shall construct a new covered process or

utilize an existing process for a new EHS service unless the owner or operator has complied

with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11.

(c) No owner or operator of a newly constructed covered process or an existing process

being utilized for a new EHS service at a facility for which there is no previously approved risk

management program shall begin operating that covered process until the Department and the owner

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or operator have executed a consent agreement containing an approved risk management program.

(d) No owner or operator of a facility with an approved risk management program shall

operate a new process or utilize an existing covered process for a new EHS service before submitting

to the Department the documentation required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(c) or (d) (Program 2) or

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(c) or (d) (Program 3), and the fee required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11. The owner or

operator shall not operate the new covered process before executing a consent agreement to update

the approved risk management program for the new covered process.

1. As of March 16, 2010, no owner or operator of a facility with an approved

risk management program shall operate a new process or utilize an existing covered process

for a new EHS service before submitting to the Department the documentation required by

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(c) or (d) (Program 3) and the fee required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11.

(e) No owner or operator of a covered process shall fail to provide the Department with

any information required to be submitted to the Department pursuant to the TCPA or this chapter.

7:31-1.10 Prevention of catastrophic accidents

(a) The Department may take such actions as it deems necessary in order to protect

human health from an EHS release. Such actions may include, but shall not be limited to, issuing

such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who may subject to such a release.

(b) The Department may include in the orders, at its discretion, the following:

1. A requirement that the owner or operator immediately submit a risk

management program to the Department for review;

2. A requirement that the owner or operator perform a safety review, hazard

analysis or risk assessment;

3. A requirement that the owner or operator immediately take risk reduction

actions or implement a risk reduction plan;

4. A requirement that the owner or operator cease operating until the identified

risk or risks have been abated; or

5. Any other requirement the Department determines is necessary to carry out

the purposes of the TCPA or this chapter.

(c) When the Department issues an order or takes other appropriate action pursuant to

this section, such order or action shall not be deemed to affect the availability of, or preclude the use

of, any other enforcement provision.

7:31-1.11A Fees 

(a) After June 21, 1999, each owner or operator of a stationary source subject to this

chapter shall pay an annual fee to the Department. The annual fee shall be computed in accordance

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with (b), (c) and (i) through (m) below, and billed and remitted in accordance with (f) through (h)

below.

(b) The Department shall assess annual fees that include a base fee, a covered process

derived fee, and an inventory derived fee. The base fee unit rate, covered process derived fee unit

rate, and inventory derived fee unit rate shall be calculated using the data from the TCPA database as

of October 1 of the current year.

(c) The Department shall annually determine during the month of October the base fee

and the covered process and inventory derived fee unit rates, taking the following steps:

1. Establish the spending plan by projecting the amount of money required to

fund the TCPA program during the fiscal year in which owners or operators shall be charged fees

based on the following data:

i. The cost of Department staff in all positions of the TCPA program for

which fees are charged for the current fiscal year;

ii. The cost of fringe benefits for those staff members identified at (c)1i

above, calculated as a percentage of their salaries, which percentage is set by the New Jersey

Department of the Treasury based upon costs associated with pensions, health benefits, workers'

compensation, disability benefits, unused sick leave, and the employer's share of FICA;

iii. Indirect costs attributable to those staff members identified at (c)1i

above. "Indirect costs" means costs incurred for a common or joint purpose, benefiting more than

one cost objective, and not readily assignable to the cost objective specifically benefited without

effort disproportionate to the results achieved. Indirect costs shall be calculated at the rate negotiated

annually between the Department and the United States Environmental Protection Agency,

multiplied by the total of salaries and fringe benefits;

iv. The estimated TCPA program operating expenses; and

v. The budgeted annual cost of legal services rendered by the

Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Law, in connection with the TCPA program;

2. Subtract a positive difference or add a negative difference of the

"budget-expenditure variance" of the spending plan for the TCPA program of the prior fiscal year,

determined by the Department as of October 1 of the current fiscal year, from the amount of money

required to fund the TCPA program determined in (c)1 above to determine the net money required.

3. Project the total amount to be contributed by the inventory derived fee to the

aggregate fee of each owner or operator. This projection shall be based on the following data and

steps:

i. Determine the sum of hazard units at all covered processes registered

as of October 1 of the fiscal year during which the determination is made; and

ii. Determine the contribution of the aggregate inventory fees to be

collected as forty percent of the net money required as determined at (c)2 above; and

iii. Determine the value of the unit inventory derived fee in dollars per

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hazard unit by dividing (c)3ii by (c)3i.

4. Determine the total amount to be contributed by the covered process derived

fee to the aggregate fee of each owner or operator of a covered process. The determination shall be

based on the following data and steps:

i. Determine the number of covered processes as of October 1 of the

fiscal year during which the determination is made;

ii. Determine the contribution of the aggregate covered process fees to

be collected as forty percent of the net money required as determined at (c)2 above; and

iii. Determine the value of the unit covered process derived fee in dollars

per covered process by dividing (c)4ii by (c)4i.

5. Determine the total amount to be contributed by the base fee to the aggregate

fee of each owner or operator. The determination shall be based on the following data and steps:

i. Determine the total number of facilities as of October 1 of the fiscal

year during which the determination is made;

ii. Determine the contribution of the aggregate base fee to be collected

as twenty percent of the net money required as determined at (c)2 above; and

iii. Determine the value of the base fee in dollars per owner or operator

by dividing (c)5ii by (c)5i.

 6. Each year, the Department shall prepare an Annual TCPA Fee Schedule

Report. During the month of December, the Department shall publish a summary including the fee

schedule in the New Jersey Register setting forth the adjusted base fee, covered process derived, and

inventory derived unit rates and the operative date thereof. The notice shall state that the report is

available, and shall direct interested persons to contact the Department for a copy of the report. The

Department shall provide a copy of the report to each person requesting a copy.

(d) An owner or operator of a new covered process with no EHSs registered who

registers an extraordinarily hazardous substance with the Department shall submit the annual fee for

that calendar year computed in accordance with (b), (c) and (i) through (m) below in accordance

with the bill received from the Department.

(e) An owner or operator having previously registered EHSs who is registering a new

covered process or increasing the EHS inventory shall submit the inventory derived fee for the

incremental EHS inventory, computed in accordance with (i) below, in accordance with the bill

received from the Department. 

(f) The annual fees are assessed on the basis of the fiscal year and shall not be prorated

or refunded.

(g) Except for the fees submitted pursuant to (d) and (e) above, the Department, during

the month of January, will send each owner or operator a bill for each stationary source stating the

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fee for that calendar year.

1. This bill shall include the base fee and fees calculated using inventory and

covered process data from the owner or operator's Risk Management Plan on file with the

Department as of the previous October 1.

 (h) The owner or operator shall pay his/her fee by check or money order, payable to

"Treasurer, State of New Jersey" prior to February 28 of the year in which it is billed. Any owner or

operator who has not paid the annual fee by the due date will be assessed a 25 percent late fee. The

check or money order shall be submitted in accordance with the remittance information contained on

the bill.

(i) For the purpose of calculating fees, "inventory" as used in this section means the

maximum quantity for each EHS reported by the owner or operator of a covered process on the Risk

Management Plan submitted to the Department in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.

(j)-(l) (Reserved)

(m) The annual fee for the owner or operator of a stationary source shall be the sum of

the base fee and the sum of the covered process derived fee for each covered process and the sum of

each EHS inventory derived fee except as provided at (o) and (p) below.

(n) (Reserved)

(o) The annual fee for an owner or operator who has temporarily discontinued use,

handling, storage or generation of all EHSs at the facility and has signed a consent agreement or

consent agreement addendum pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.10 (for the Program 3 covered processes)

shall be 25 percent of the base fee. 

(p) The annual fee for an owner or operator who has obtained a temporary

discontinuance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.10 for one or more EHSs, but has retained other

EHSs at the facility that are registered in the most current Risk Management Plan in amounts that

meet or exceed threshold quantities shall be the full base fee and the covered process and inventory

fees for the registered EHSs. 

(q) Each owner or operator submitting a confidentiality claim substantiation form in

accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.5(d) shall submit a fee of $350.00 in 1988 dollars, adjusted

pursuant to (u) below by the Consumer Price Index from July 1988 to the month in which the claim

is submitted, for the review of the claim at the time of submitting the claim substantiation form. The

fee shall be submitted in accordance with the remittance information contained on the bill.

 (r) Each owner or operator submitting a petition to withhold privileged trade secret or

security information in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.6 shall submit a fee of $350.00 in 1988

dollars, adjusted pursuant to (u) below by the Consumer Price Index from July 1988 to the month in

which the claim is submitted, for the review of his or her petition at the time of submitting the

petition substantiation form. The fee shall be submitted in accordance with the remittance

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information contained on the bill.

(s) Any fee under this chapter that is subject to N.J.A.C. 7:1L shall be payable in

installments in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:1L.

(t) Each owner or operator submitting an exemption request in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(e) shall submit a fee of $275.50 in 1988 dollars, adjusted pursuant to (u) below by

the Consumer Price Index from July 1988 to the month in which the exemption request is made, for

the review of the request. The fee shall be submitted in accordance with the remittance information

contained on the bill provided by the Department.

(u) The Consumer Price Index used to adjust the fee submitted with a request pursuant to

(q), (r) or (t) above shall be calculated using the CPI-U data published monthly by the U.S.

Department of Labor. The CPI-U data is re-published monthly in the Survey of Current Business,

Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce. The percentage increase in the CPI

for the month in which a request pursuant to (q), (r) or (t) is made (the submittal month), relative to

the CPI for July 1988, shall be determined in accordance with the following procedure:

1. The CPI for July 1988 is 117.2;

2. The CPI used in calculating the fee for the submittal month shall be the most

recent CPI-U available at the time the request is submitted; 

3. The percentage change in the CPI relative to the July 1988 CPI shall be

calculated in accordance with the following formula:

i. Percentage Change = 100 x ((submittal month CPI – 117.2)/117.2)

ii. Where:

(1) Submittal month CPI is the CPI determined pursuant to (u)2

above; and

(2) 117.2 is the CPI for July 1988, pursuant to (u)1 above; 

4. If the percentage change is a negative number, the submittal fee shall not be

decreased; and

5. The submittal fee shall be rounded up to the nearest half dollar.

7:31- 1.12 Release of information by insurance carriers

(a) After a review of documents and a stationary source inspection, the Department may

determine that an owner or operator shall authorize its environmental liability or worker's

compensation insurance carrier to supply certain information to the Department.

(b) The determination will be based on a finding that the insurance information is

necessary for the Department to evaluate effectively the owner or operator's EHS management

practices;

 

(c) The information to be supplied to the Department by the insurance carrier shall

include, but not be limited to:

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1. Reports of inspections for compliance with mandated codes or standards;

2. Reports of safety and environmental inspections or audits;

3. Reports of inspections of fire protection equipment;

4. Reports of any additional studies conducted which evaluated the adequacy of

the owner or operator's management of EHSs; and

5. The reports requested in (c)1 through 4 above shall include a summary of any

deficiencies found and any recommended remedial actions.

(d) Upon written request from the Department, the owner or operator shall, within 30

days, authorize the insurance carrier to release the information requested to the Department. The

insurance company shall forward to the Department the requested information within 30 days of the

receipt of the authorization to do so from the owner or operator.

(e) The Department is authorized to disclose information obtained from an insurance

carrier or its representative pursuant to this section only to its own employees or agents to assist in

enforcing the provisions of the TCPA, or for use in a civil or criminal proceeding, if so ordered by a

court.

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SUBCHAPTER 2. HAZARD ASSESSMENT

7:31-2.1 Incorporation by reference

(a) This subchapter incorporates by reference 40 CFR Part 68 Subpart B, including all

future amendments and supplements, except as provided below.

(b) The following provision of 40 CFR 68 Subpart B is not incorporated by reference: 40

CFR 68.25(a)(1).

§68.20 Applicability, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)1

The owner or operator of a stationary source subject to this part shall prepare a worst-case

release scenario analysis as provided in § 68.25 of this chapter and complete the five-year accident

history as provided in § 68.42. The owner or operator of a Program 2 and 3 process must comply

with all sections in this subpart for these processes.

§68.22 Offsite consequence analysis parameters, as incorporated by reference with specified

changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)2

(a) Endpoints. For analyses of offsite consequences, the following endpoints shall be used:

(1) Toxics. The toxic endpoints provided in Appendix A of this part. Toxic endpoints for

Table I, Part A toxic substances not listed in Appendix A shall be determined by the Department in

accordance with the criteria used by EPA in developing 40 CFR Part 68 Appendix A.

(2) Flammables. The endpoints for flammables vary according to the scenarios studied:

(i) Explosion. An overpressure of 1 psi.

(ii) Radiant heat/exposure time. A radiant heat of 5 kw/m2 for 40 seconds.

(iii) Lower flammability limit. A lower flammability limit as provided in NFPA documents or

other generally recognized sources.

(b) Wind speed/atmospheric stability class. For the worst-case release analysis, the owner or

operator shall use a wind speed of 1.5 meters per second and F atmospheric stability class. If the

owner or operator can demonstrate that local meteorological data applicable to the stationary source

show a higher minimum wind speed or less stable atmosphere at all times during the previous three

years, these minimums may be used. For analysis of alternative scenarios, the owner or operator may

use the typical meteorological conditions for the stationary source.

(c) Ambient temperature/humidity. For worst-case release analysis of a regulated toxic

substance, the owner or operator shall use the highest daily maximum temperature in the previous

three years and average humidity for the site, based on temperature/humidity data gathered at the

stationary source or at a local meteorological station; an owner or operator using the RMP Offsite

Consequence Analysis Guidance may use 25 deg.C and 50 percent humidity as values for these

variables. For analysis of alternative scenarios, the owner or operator may use typical

temperature/humidity data gathered at the stationary source or at a local meteorological station.

(d) Height of release. The worst-case release of a regulated toxic substance shall be analyzed

assuming a ground level (0 feet) release. For an alternative scenario analysis of a regulated toxic

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substance, release height may be determined by the release scenario.

(e) Surface roughness. The owner or operator shall use either urban or rural topography, as

appropriate. Urban means that there are many obstacles in the immediate area; obstacles include

buildings or trees. Rural means there are no buildings in the immediate area and the terrain is

generally flat and unobstructed.

(f) Dense or neutrally buoyant gases. The owner or operator shall ensure that tables or

models used for dispersion analysis of regulated toxic substances appropriately account for gas

density.

(g) Temperature of released substance. For worst case, liquids other than gases liquified by

refrigeration only shall be considered to be released at the highest daily maximum temperature,

based on data for the previous three years appropriate for the stationary source, or at process

temperature, whichever is higher. For alternative scenarios, substances may be considered to be

released at a process or ambient temperature that is appropriate for the scenario.

§68.25 Worst-case release scenario analysis.

(a) The owner or operator shall analyze and report in the RMP:

(2) For Program 2 and 3 processes:

(i) One worst-case release scenario that is estimated to create the greatest distance in any

direction to an endpoint provided in Appendix A of this part resulting from an accidental release of

regulated toxic substances from covered processes under worst-case conditions defined in § 68.22;

(ii) One worst-case release scenario that is estimated to create the greatest distance in any

direction to an endpoint defined in § 68.22(a) resulting from an accidental release of regulated

flammable substances from covered processes under worst-case conditions defined in § 68.22; and

(iii) Additional worst-case release scenarios for a hazard class if a worst-case release from

another covered process at the stationary source potentially affects public receptors different from

those potentially affected by the worst-case release scenario developed under paragraphs (a)(2)(i) or

(a)(2)(ii) of this section.

(b) Determination of worst-case release quantity. The worst-case release quantity shall be the

greater of the following:

(1) For substances in a vessel, the greatest amount held in a single vessel, taking into account

administrative controls that limit the maximum quantity; or

(2) For substances in pipes, the greatest amount in a pipe, taking into account administrative

controls that limit the maximum quantity.

(c) Worst-case release scenario--toxic gases.

(1) For regulated toxic substances that are normally gases at ambient temperature and

handled as a gas or as a liquid under pressure, the owner or operator shall assume that the quantity in

the vessel or pipe, as determined under paragraph (b) of this section, is released as a gas over 10

minutes. The release rate shall be assumed to be the total quantity divided by 10 unless passive

mitigation systems are in place.

(2) For gases handled as refrigerated liquids at ambient pressure:

(i) If the released substance is not contained by passive mitigation systems or if the contained

pool would have a depth of 1 cm or less, the owner or operator shall assume that the substance is

released as a gas in 10 minutes;

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(ii) If the released substance is contained by passive mitigation systems in a pool with a

depth greater than 1 cm, the owner or operator may assume that the quantity in the vessel or pipe, as

determined under paragraph (b) of this section, is spilled instantaneously to form a liquid pool. The

volatilization rate (release rate) shall be calculated at the boiling point of the substance and at the

conditions specified in paragraph (d) of this section.

(d) Worst-case release scenario--toxic liquids.

(1) For regulated toxic substances that are normally liquids at ambient temperature, the

owner or operator shall assume that the quantity in the vessel or pipe, as determined under paragraph

(b) of this section, is spilled instantaneously to form a liquid pool.

(i) The surface area of the pool shall be determined by assuming that the liquid spreads to 1

centimeter deep unless passive mitigation systems are in place that serve to contain the spill and

limit the surface area. Where passive mitigation is in place, the surface area of the contained liquid

shall be used to calculate the volatilization rate.

(ii) If the release would occur onto a surface that is not paved or smooth, the owner or

operator may take into account the actual surface characteristics.

(2) The volatilization rate shall account for the highest daily maximum temperature

occurring in the past three years, the temperature of the substance in the vessel, and the

concentration of the substance if the liquid spilled is a mixture or solution.

(3) The rate of release to air shall be determined from the volatilization rate of the liquid

pool. The owner or operator may use the methodology in the RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis

Guidance or any other publicly available techniques that account for the modeling conditions and are

recognized by industry as applicable as part of current practices. Proprietary models that account for

the modeling conditions may be used provided the owner or operator allows the implementing

agency access to the model and describes model features and differences from publicly available

models to local emergency planners upon request.

(e) Worst-case release scenario--flammable gases. The owner or operator shall assume that

the quantity of the substance, as determined under paragraph (b) of this section and the provisions

below, vaporizes resulting in a vapor cloud explosion. A yield factor of 10 percent of the available

energy released in the explosion shall be used to determine the distance to the explosion endpoint if

the model used is based on TNT equivalent methods.

(1) For regulated flammable substances that are normally gases at ambient temperature and

handled as a gas or as a liquid under pressure, the owner or operator shall assume that the quantity in

the vessel or pipe, as determined under paragraph (b) of this section, is released as a gas over 10

minutes. The total quantity shall be assumed to be involved in the vapor cloud explosion.

(2) For flammable gases handled as refrigerated liquids at ambient pressure:

(i) If the released substance is not contained by passive mitigation systems or if the contained

pool would have a depth of one centimeter or less, the owner or operator shall assume that the total

quantity of the substance is released as a gas in 10 minutes, and the total quantity will be involved in

the vapor cloud explosion.

(ii) If the released substance is contained by passive mitigation systems in a pool with a

depth greater than 1 centimeter, the owner or operator may assume that the quantity in the vessel or

pipe, as determined under paragraph (b) of this section, is spilled instantaneously to form a liquid

pool. The volatilization rate (release rate) shall be calculated at the boiling point of the substance and

at the conditions specified in paragraph (d) of this section. The owner or operator shall assume that

the quantity which becomes vapor in the first 10 minutes is involved in the vapor cloud explosion.

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(f) Worst-case release scenario--flammable liquids. The owner or operator shall assume that

the quantity of the substance, as determined under paragraph (b) of this section and the provisions

below, vaporizes resulting in a vapor cloud explosion. A yield factor of 10 percent of the available

energy released in the explosion shall be used to determine the distance to the explosion endpoint if

the model used is based on TNT equivalent methods.

(1) For regulated flammable substances that are normally liquids at ambient temperature, the

owner or operator shall assume that the entire quantity in the vessel or pipe, as determined under

paragraph (b) of this section, is spilled instantaneously to form a liquid pool. For liquids at

temperatures below their atmospheric boiling point, the volatilization rate shall be calculated at the

conditions specified in paragraph (d) of this section.

(2) The owner or operator shall assume that the quantity which becomes vapor in the first 10

minutes is involved in the vapor cloud explosion.

(g) Parameters to be applied. The owner or operator shall use the parameters defined in §

68.22 to determine distance to the endpoints. The owner or operator may use the methodology

provided in the RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis Guidance or any commercially or publicly

available air dispersion modeling techniques, provided the techniques account for the modeling

conditions and are recognized by industry as applicable as part of current practices. Proprietary

models that account for the modeling conditions may be used provided the owner or operator allows

the implementing agency access to the model and describes model features and differences from

publicly available models to local emergency planners upon request.

(h) Consideration of passive mitigation. Passive mitigation systems may be considered for

the analysis of worst case provided that the mitigation system is capable of withstanding the release

event triggering the scenario and would still function as intended.

(i) Factors in selecting a worst-case scenario. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph

(b) of this section, the owner or operator shall select as the worst case for flammable regulated

substances or the worst case for regulated toxic substances, a scenario based on the following factors

if such a scenario would result in a greater distance to an endpoint defined in § 68.22(a) beyond the

stationary source boundary than the scenario provided under paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) Smaller quantities handled at higher process temperature or pressure; and

(2) Proximity to the boundary of the stationary source.

§68.28 Alternative release scenario analysis.

(a) The number of scenarios. The owner or operator shall identify and analyze at least one

alternative release scenario for each regulated toxic substance held in a covered process(es) and at

least one alternative release scenario to represent all flammable substances held in covered

processes.

(b) Scenarios to consider. (1) For each scenario required under paragraph (a) of this section,

the owner or operator shall select a scenario:

(i) That is more likely to occur than the worst-case release scenario under § 68.25; and 

(ii) That will reach an endpoint offsite, unless no such scenario exists.

(2) Release scenarios considered should include, but are not limited to, the following, where

applicable:

(i) Transfer hose releases due to splits or sudden hose uncoupling;

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(ii) Process piping releases from failures at flanges, joints, welds, valves and valve seals, and

drains or bleeds;

(iii) Process vessel or pump releases due to cracks, seal failure, or drain, bleed, or plug

failure;

(iv) Vessel overfilling and spill, or overpressurization and venting through relief valves or

rupture disks; and

(v) Shipping container mishandling and breakage or puncturing leading to a spill.

(c) Parameters to be applied. The owner or operator shall use the appropriate parameters

defined in § 68.22 to determine distance to the endpoints. The owner or operator may use either the

methodology provided in the RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis Guidance or any commercially or

publicly available air dispersion modeling techniques, provided the techniques account for the

specified modeling conditions and are recognized by industry as applicable as part of current

practices. Proprietary models that account for the modeling conditions may be used provided the

owner or operator allows the implementing agency access to the model and describes model features

and differences from publicly available models to local emergency planners upon request.

(d) Consideration of mitigation. Active and passive mitigation systems may be considered

provided they are capable of withstanding the event that triggered the release and would still be

functional.

(e) Factors in selecting scenarios. The owner or operator shall consider the following in

selecting alternative release scenarios:

(1) The five-year accident history provided in § 68.42; and

(2) Failure scenarios identified under Secs. 68.50 or 68.67.

§68.30 Defining offsite impacts--population.

(a) The owner or operator shall estimate in the RMP the population within a circle with its

center at the point of the release and a radius determined by the distance to the endpoint defined in §

68.22(a).

(b) Population to be defined. Population shall include residential population. The presence of

institutions (schools, hospitals, prisons), parks and recreational areas, and major commercial, office,

and industrial buildings shall be noted in the RMP.

(c) Data sources acceptable. The owner or operator may use the most recent Census data, or

other updated information, to estimate the population potentially affected.

(d) Level of accuracy. Population shall be estimated to two significant digits.

§68.33 Defining offsite impacts--environment.

(a) The owner or operator shall list in the RMP environmental receptors within a circle with

its center at the point of the release and a radius determined by the distance to the endpoint defined

in § 68.22(a) of this part.

(b) Data sources acceptable. The owner or operator may rely on information provided on

local U.S. Geological Survey maps or on any data source containing U.S.G.S. data to identify

environmental receptors.

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§68.36 Review and update.

(a) The owner or operator shall review and update the offsite consequence analyses at least

once every five years.

(b) If changes in processes, quantities stored or handled, or any other aspect of the stationary

source might reasonably be expected to increase or decrease the distance to the endpoint by a factor

of two or more, the owner or operator shall complete a revised analysis within six months of the

change and submit a revised risk management plan as provided in § 68.190.

§68.39 Documentation

The owner or operator shall maintain the following records on the offsite consequence

analyses:

(a) For worst-case scenarios, a description of the vessel or pipeline and substance selected as

worst case, assumptions and parameters used, and the rationale for selection; assumptions shall

include use of any administrative controls and any passive mitigation that were assumed to limit the

quantity that could be released. Documentation shall include the anticipated effect of the controls

and mitigation on the release quantity and rate.

(b) For alternative release scenarios, a description of the scenarios identified, assumptions

and parameters used, and the rationale for the selection of specific scenarios; assumptions shall

include use of any administrative controls and any mitigation that were assumed to limit the quantity

that could be released. Documentation shall include the effect of the controls and mitigation on the

release quantity and rate.

(c) Documentation of estimated quantity released, release rate, and duration of release.

(d) Methodology used to determine distance to endpoints.

(e) Data used to estimate population and environmental receptors potentially affected.

§68.42 Five-year accident history.

(a) The owner or operator shall include in the five-year accident history all accidental

releases from covered processes that resulted in deaths, injuries, or significant property damage on

site, or known offsite deaths, injuries, evacuations, sheltering in place, property damage, or

environmental damage.

(b) Data required. For each accidental release included, the owner or operator shall report the

following information:

(1) Date, time, and approximate duration of the release;

(2) Chemical(s) released;

(3) Estimated quantity released in pounds and, for mixtures containing regulated toxic

substances, percentage concentration by weight of the released regulated toxic substance in the

liquid mixture;

(4) Five- or six-digit NAICS code that most closely corresponds to the process;

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(5) The type of release event and its source;

(6) Weather conditions, if known;

(7) On-site impacts;

(8) Known offsite impacts;

(9) Initiating event and contributing factors if known;

(10) Whether offsite responders were notified if known; and

(11) Operational or process changes that resulted from investigation of the release and that

have been made by the time this information is submitted in accordance with Sec. 68.168.

(c) Level of accuracy. Numerical estimates may be provided to two significant digits.

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 Appendix A to Part 68--Table of Toxic Endpoints 

 [As defined in Sec. 68.22 of this part] 

 Toxic 

 CAS No. Chemical name endpoint

(mg/L)

107-02-8......................... Acrolein [2-Propenal].............................. 0.0011

107-13-1......................... Acrylonitrile [2-Propenenitrile]................... 0.076 

814-68-6......................... Acrylyl chloride [2-Propenoyl chloride]............ 0.00090

107-18-6......................... Allyl alcohol [2-Propen-1-ol]...................... 0.036 

107-11-9......................... Allylamine [2-Propen-1-amine]...................... 0.0032 

7664-41-7....................... Ammonia (anhydrous)................................ 0.14 

7664-41-7....................... Ammonia (conc 20% or greater)..................... 0.14 

7784-34-1....................... Arsenous trichloride............................... 0.010 

7784-42-1....................... Arsine............................................. 0.0019 

10294-34-5..................... Boron trichloride [Borane, trichloro-]............. 0.010 

7637-07-2....................... Boron trifluoride [Borane, trifluoro-]............. 0.028 

353-42-4.......................... Boron trifluoride compound with methyl......... 0.023

 ether (1:1)[Boron, trifluoro[oxybis[methane]]-, T-4. 

7726-95-6........................ Bromine............................................ 0.0065 

75-15-0........................... Carbon disulfide................................... 0.16 

7782-50-5....................... Chlorine........................................... 0.0087 

10049-04-4...................... Chlorine dioxide [Chlorine oxide (ClO2)]...... 0.0028 

67-66-3............................ Chloroform [Methane, trichloro-]................... 0.49 

542-88-1.......................... Chloromethyl ether [Methane, oxybis[chloro-]....... 0.00025

107-30-2.......................... Chloromethyl methyl ether [Methane, chloromethoxy-] 0.0018 

4170-30-3........................ Crotonaldehyde [2-Butenal]......................... 0.029 

123-73-9.......................... Crotonaldehyde, (E)-, [2-Butenal, (E)-]............ 0.029 

506-77-4.......................... Cyanogen chloride.................................. 0.030 

108-91-8.......................... Cyclohexylamine [Cyclohexanamine]............ 0.16 

19287-45-7....................... Diborane........................................... 0.0011

75-78-5............................ Dimethyldichlorosilane [Silane, dichlorodimethyl-]. 0.026 

57-14-7............................ 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine [Hydrazine, 1,1-dimethyl-]... 0.012 

106-89-8...........................Epichlorohydrin [Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-]......... 0.076 

107-15-3...........................Ethylenediamine [1,2-Ethanediamine]................ 0.49 

151-56-4...........................Ethyleneimine [Aziridine].......................... 0.018 

75-21-8.............................Ethylene oxide [Oxirane]........................... 0.090 

7782-41-4.........................Fluorine........................................... 0.0039 

50-00-0.............................Formaldehyde (solution)............................ 0.012 

110-00-9...........................Furan.............................................. 0.0012 

302-01-2...........................Hydrazine.......................................... 0.011 

7647-01-0.........................Hydrochloric acid (conc 37% or greater)............ 0.030 

74-90-8.............................Hydrocyanic acid................................... 0.011 

7647-01-0.........................Hydrogen chloride (anhydrous) [Hydrochloric acid].. 0.030 

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7664-39-3.........................Hydrogen fluoride/Hydrofluoric acid (conc 50% or 0.016 

 greater) [Hydrofluoric acid]. 

7783-07-5.........................Hydrogen selenide.................................. 0.00066

7783-06-4.........................Hydrogen sulfide................................... 0.042 

13463-40-6.......................Iron, pentacarbonyl- [Iron carbonyl (Fe(CO)5), (TB- 0.00044

 5-11)-]. 

78-82-0.............................Isobutyronitrile [Propanenitrile, 2-methyl-]....... 0.14 

108-23-6...........................Isopropyl chloroformate [Carbonochloride acid, 1- 0.10 

 methylethyl ester]. 

126-98-7...........................Methacrylonitrile [2-Propenenitrile, 2-methyl-].... 0.0027 

74-87-3.............................Methyl chloride [Methane, chloro-]................. 0.82 

79-22-1.............................Methyl chloroformate [Carbonochloridic acid, 0.0019 

 methylester]. 

60-34-4.............................Methyl hydrazine [Hydrazine, methyl-].............. 0.0094 

624-83-9...........................Methyl isocyanate [Methane, isocyanato-]........... 0.0012 

74-93-1.............................Methyl mercaptan [Methanethiol].................... 0.049 

556-64-9...........................Methyl thiocyanate [Thiocyanic acid, methyl ester]. 0.085 

75-79-6.............................Methyltrichlorosilane [Silane, trichloromethyl-]... 0.018 

13463-39-3.......................Nickel carbonyl.................................... 0.00067

7697-37-2.........................Nitric acid (conc 80% or greater).................. 0.026 

10102-43-9.......................Nitric oxide [Nitrogen oxide (NO)]................. 0.031 

8014-95-7.........................Oleum (Fuming Sulfuric acid) [Sulfuric acid, 0.010 

 mixture with sulfur trioxide]. 

79-21-0.............................Peracetic acid [Ethaneperoxoic acid]............... 0.0045 

594-42-3...........................Perchloromethylmercaptan [Methanesulfenyl chloride, 0.0076 

 trichloro-]. 

75-44-5.............................Phosgene [Carbonic dichloride]..................... 0.00081

7803-51-2.........................Phosphine.......................................... 0.0035 

10025-87-3.......................Phosphorus oxychloride [Phosphoryl chloride]....... 0.0030 

7719-12-2.........................Phosphorus trichloride [Phosphorous trichloride]... 0.028 

110-89-4...........................Piperidine......................................... 0.022 

107-12-0...........................Propionitrile [Propanenitrile]..................... 0.0037 

109-61-5...........................Propyl chloroformate [Carbonochloridic acid, 0.010 

 propylester]. 

75-55-8.............................Propyleneimine [Aziridine, 2-methyl-].............. 0.12 

75-56-9.............................Propylene oxide [Oxirane, methyl-]................. 0.59 

7446-09-5.........................Sulfur dioxide (anhydrous)......................... 0.0078 

7783-60-0.........................Sulfur tetrafluoride [Sulfur fluoride (SF4), (T-4)-]. 0.0092 

7446-11-9.........................Sulfur trioxide.................................... 0.010 

75-74-1.............................Tetramethyllead [Plumbane, tetramethyl-]........... 0.0040 

509-14-8...........................Tetranitromethane [Methane, tetranitro-]........... 0.0040 

7750-45-0.........................Titanium tetrachloride [Titanium chloride (TiCl4) 0.020 

 (T-4)-]. 

584-84-9...........................Toluene 2,4-diisocyanate [Benzene, 2,4-diisocyanato- 0.0070 

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91-08-7.............................Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate [Benzene, 1,3-diisocyanato- 0.0070 

 2-methyl-]. 

26471-62-5.......................Toluene diisocyanate (unspecified isomer) [Benzene, 0.0070 

 1,3-diisocyanatomethyl-]. 

75-77-4.............................Trimethylchlorosilane [Silane, chlorotrimethyl-]... 0.050 

108-05-4...........................Vinyl acetate monomer [Acetic acid ethenyl ester].. 0.26 

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7:31-2.2 RHS Hazard Assessment

(a) The owner or operator of a covered process in which an RHS or RHS mixture is

used, handled, stored or generated shall perform and document a hazard assessment for the RHS in

accordance with 40 CFR 68 Subpart B as incorporated by reference with changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(c)1 and 2 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2. As part of this hazard assessment:

1. The owner or operator shall consider the explosive/flammability hazard of the

RHS.

2. For stationary sources that have multiple RHSs or RHS mixtures in covered

process(es), the owner or operator shall report in the RMP the one worst-case release scenario that is

estimated to create the greatest distance in any direction to the endpoint. The owner or operator shall

report in the RMP additional worst-case release scenarios if a worst-case release from another

covered process at the stationary source potentially affects public receptors different from those

potentially affected by the worst-case scenario with the greatest endpoint distance.

3. The owner or operator shall identify, analyze, and report at least one alternative

release scenario to represent all RHSs or RHS mixtures held in covered processes.

4. The owner or operator shall report in the RMP the RHS hazard assessment results

in the RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis sections for flammable substances.

(b) The owner or operator shall use the following parameters and methods for the RHS

hazard assessment:

1. Endpoint parameters: the endpoints for flammables listed at 40 CFR 68.22(a)(2);

and.

2. Worst case release quantity: the maximum capacity of the largest process vessel

containing an RHS or RHS mixture, not taking into account administrative controls that limit the

maximum quantity.

3. A TNT-equivalent explosion method or any commercially or publicly available

explosion modeling techniques, provided the techniques account for the modeling conditions and are

recognized by industry as applicable as part of current practices. Proprietary models that account for

the modeling conditions may be used provided the owner or operator allows the implementing

agency access to the model and describes model features and differences from publicly available

models upon request. When using a TNT-equivalent explosion method, the owner or operator shall

use the following parameters:

i. The heat of reaction of the RHS or RHS mixture;

ii. One hundred percent yield factor of the potential heat release (heat of

reaction) assumed to contribute to the explosion for an RHS mixture in a process vessel;

iii. One hundred percent of the potential heat release (heat of reaction)

assumed to contribute to the explosion for a N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3 Table I, Part D Group I RHS in a

storage vessel but 28 percent of the heat of combustion may be used as an approximation if the

detailed heat of reaction data is not available; and

4. All other parameters and calculation methods specified at 40 CFR 68 Subpart B as

incorporated with changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c) 1 and 2.

(c) An owner or operator having an RHS mixture containing one or more toxic or flammable

EHS(s) listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) Table I, Parts A, B, or C in a process above the threshold

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quantity who registered only the toxic or flammable EHS pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a) 3iv shall

be exempt from the requirement of this section to perform an additional hazard assessment for the

RHS Mixture.

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SUBCHAPTER 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROGRAM 2 TCPA RISK 

MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Note that Subchapter 3 is being repealed effective March 16, 2010. The requirements of this

Subchapter remain in effect for 365 days after adoption of this revision for facilities presently

registered as being in Program 2. Subsequent to March 16, 2010, all facilities registered with

TCPA will be Program 3 and the requirements of this Subchapter will be void. However,

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4 is repealed effective March 16, 2009, at which time all owners or operators

must comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11 for a new covered process.

7:31-3.1 Incorporation by reference

(a) This subchapter incorporates by reference 40 CFR 68 Subpart C, including all future

amendments and supplements, except as provided below.

(b) Reserved.

§68.48 Safety information, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

3.1(c)1 and 2

(a) The owner or operator shall compile and maintain the following up-to-date safety

information related to the regulated substances, processes, and equipment:

(1) Material Safety Data Sheets that meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g);

(2) Maximum intended inventory of equipment in which the regulated substances are stored

or processed;

(3) Safe upper and lower temperatures, pressures, flows, and compositions;

(4) Equipment specifications; and

(5) Codes and standards used to design, build, and operate the process.

i. Process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.

ii. Reactivity data applicable to the process in which an EHS is being used, handled, stored

or generated that includes the following:

(1) Flash point up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (and method used), flammable limits

(lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit), extinguishing media, special fire fighting

procedures, and unusual fire and explosion hazards;

(2) Thermal and chemical stability information: stability (unstable or stable),

conditions to avoid for instability, incompatibility (materials to avoid), hazardous decomposition

(products or byproducts), hazardous polymerization (may occur or will not occur), and conditions to

avoid for polymerization;

(3) Thermodynamic and reaction kinetic data including: heat of reaction, temperature

at which instability (uncontrolled reaction, decomposition, and/or polymerization) initiates, and rate

of energy release at that temperature;

(4) Incidental formation of byproducts that are reactive and unstable; and

(5) Information showing the identity of toxic or flammable EHSs capable of being

generated for individual RHSs listed at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a), Table I, Part D, Group I due to

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inadvertent mixing with incompatible substances, decomposition, and self-reaction.

(b) The owner or operator shall ensure that the process is designed in compliance with

recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. Compliance with Federal or state

regulations that address industry-specific safe design or with industry-specific design codes and

standards may be used to demonstrate compliance with this paragraph.

(c) The owner or operator shall update the safety information if any change occurs that

makes the information inaccurate.

§68.50 Hazard review, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)9

(a) The owner or operator shall conduct a review of the hazards associated with the regulated

substances, process, and procedures. The review shall identify the following:

(1) The hazards associated with the process and regulated substances;

(2) Opportunities for equipment malfunctions or human errors that could cause an accidental

release;

(3) The safeguards used or needed to control the hazards or prevent equipment malfunction

or human error; and

(4) Any steps used or needed to detect or monitor releases.

(b) The owner or operator may use checklists developed by persons or organizations

knowledgeable about the process and equipment as a guide to conducting the review. For processes

designed to meet industry standards or Federal or state design rules, the hazard review shall, by

inspecting all equipment, determine whether the process is designed, fabricated, and operated in

accordance with the applicable standards or rules.

(c) The owner or operator shall document in a hazard review report prepared in accordance

with N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5 the results of the review and ensure that problems identified are resolved in a

timely manner.

(d) The review shall be updated at least once every five years. The owner or operator shall

also conduct reviews whenever a major change in the process occurs; all issues identified in the

review shall be resolved before startup of the changed process.

§68.52 Standard Operating procedures, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)3 

(a) The owner or operator shall prepare written operating procedures that provide clear

instructions or steps for safely conducting activities associated with each covered process consistent

with the safety information for that process. Operating procedures shall be written in English in a

manner that the EHS operators of the process can understand. If the EHS operators do not

understand English, the operating procedures shall be written in a language the operators can

understand. Operating procedures or instructions provided by equipment manufacturers or developed

by persons or organizations knowledgeable about the process and equipment may be used as a basis

for a stationary source's operating procedures.

(b) The procedures shall address the following:

(1) Initial startup;

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(2) Normal operations;

(3) Temporary operations;

(4) Emergency shutdown and operations;

(5) Normal shutdown;

(6) Startup following a normal or emergency shutdown or a major change that requires a

hazard review;

(7) Consequences of deviations and steps required to correct or avoid deviations; and

(8) Equipment inspections.

(c) The owner or operator shall ensure that the operating procedures are updated, if

necessary, whenever a major change occurs and prior to startup of the changed process.

§68.54 EHS operator Training, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C.

7:31-3.1(c)4

(a) The owner or operator shall ensure that each employee presently operating a process, and

each employee newly assigned to a covered process have been trained or tested competent in the

operating procedures provided in § 68.52 that pertain to their duties. For those employees already

operating a process on June 21, 1999, the owner or operator may certify in writing that the employee

has the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely carry out the duties and responsibilities as

provided in the operating procedures.

(b) Refresher training. Refresher training shall be provided at least every three years, and

more often if necessary, to each employee operating a process to ensure that the employee

understands and adheres to the current operating procedures of the process. The owner or operator, in

consultation with the employees operating the process, shall determine the appropriate frequency of

refresher training.

(c) The owner or operator may use training conducted under Federal or state regulations or

under industry-specific standards or codes or training conducted by covered process equipment

vendors to demonstrate compliance with this section to the extent that the training meets the

requirements of this section.

(d) The owner or operator shall ensure that operators are trained in any updated or new

procedures prior to startup of a process after a major change.

§68.56 Maintenance.

(a) The owner or operator shall prepare and implement procedures to maintain the on-going

mechanical integrity of the process equipment. The owner or operator may use procedures or

instructions provided by covered process equipment vendors or procedures in Federal or state

regulations or industry codes as the basis for stationary source maintenance procedures.

(b) The owner or operator shall train or cause to be trained each employee involved in

maintaining the on-going mechanical integrity of the process. To ensure that the employee can

perform the job tasks in a safe manner, each such employee shall be trained in the hazards of the

process, in how to avoid or correct unsafe conditions, and in the procedures applicable to the

employee's job tasks.

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(c) Any maintenance contractor shall ensure that each contract maintenance employee is

trained to perform the maintenance procedures developed under paragraph (a) of this section.

(d) The owner or operator shall perform or cause to be performed inspections and tests on

process equipment. Inspection and testing procedures shall follow recognized and generally accepted

good engineering practices. The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be

consistent with applicable manufacturers’ recommendations, industry standards or codes, good

engineering practices, and prior operating experience.

§68.58 Compliance audits, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

3.1(c)5, 6 and 10

(a) The owner or operator shall certify that they have evaluated compliance with the

provisions of this subpart at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices

developed under the rule are adequate and are being followed. Also, the owner or operator shall

verify that the process technology and equipment, as built and operated, are in accordance with the

safety information prepared pursuant to 40 CFR 68.48(a) and (b) as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

3.1(c)1.

(b) The compliance audit shall be conducted by at least one person knowledgeable in the

process.

(c) The owner or operator shall develop a report of the audit findings. The compliance audit

report shall also include the scope, audit techniques, methods used and the names of the audit

participants.

(d) The owner or operator shall promptly determine and document an appropriate response to

each of the findings of the compliance audit and document that deficiencies have been corrected.

The owner or operator shall prepare and include in the report a written schedule for implementation

of corrective actions or state that such actions have been completed.

(e) The owner or operator shall retain the two (2) most recent compliance audit reports. This

requirement does not apply to any compliance audit report that is more than five years old.

§68.60 Incident investigation, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

3.1(c)7 and 8

(a) The owner or operator shall investigate each EHS accident or potential catastrophic

event.

(b) An EHS accident or potential catastrophic event investigation shall be initiated as

promptly as possible, but not later than 48 hours following the incident.

(c) A summary shall be prepared at the conclusion of the investigation which includes at a

minimum:

(1) Date of EHS accident or potential catastrophic event;

(2) Date investigation began;

(3) A description of the EHS accident or potential catastrophic event;

(4) The factors that contributed to the EHS accident or potential catastrophic event; and,

(5) Any recommendations resulting from the investigation.

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(d) The owner or operator shall promptly address and resolve the investigation findings and

recommendations. Resolutions and corrective actions shall be documented.

(e) The findings shall be reviewed with all affected personnel whose job tasks are affected by

the findings.

(f) Investigation summaries shall be retained for five years.

7:31-3.2 Emergency response

(a) The owner or operator of a Program 2 covered process shall comply with the

emergency response requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1 et seq.

7:31- 3.3 Triennial reports 

(a) The owner or operator shall submit a triennial report to the Department reflecting the

risk management program activities for the 36 month period ending on the anniversary date within

90 days of the third anniversary date, and each subsequent third anniversary date. The anniversary

date shall be the date of the signing of the initial consent agreement or the date of issuance of an

administrative order by the Department designating the approval of the risk management program for

the stationary source. The Department shall change the anniversary date upon receipt of a written

request from the owner or operator provided the anniversary date has not been changed in the

preceding 24 months.

(b) The triennial report shall contain:

1. An update, if applicable, of the supplemental TCPA program information as

specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)2, if this supplemental information was not previously reported in a

revised Risk Management Plan submittal. If there were no changes in the supplemental information

since the last Risk Management Plan submittal, the owner or operator shall state this in the triennial

report;

2. A description of significant changes to the management system; if there were

no changes in the management system since the last triennial report, the owner or operator shall state

this in the triennial report;

3. The hazard review report required at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5 for each hazard

review completed during the previous three years. If there were no hazard review reports completed

since the last triennial report, the owner or operator shall state this in the triennial report; 

4. A summary of EHS accidents that occurred during the previous three years.

If no EHS accidents occurred since the last triennial report, the owner or operator shall state this in

the annual report. The summary of EHS accidents shall include:

i. The EHS involved and amount released if these facts can be reasonably determined

based on the information obtained through the investigation;

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ii. The date and time of the EHS accident and identification of the EHS equipment

involved; and

iii. The basic and contributory causes.

5. The compliance audit report and documentation for the previous three years

ending on the anniversary date prepared pursuant to 40 CFR 68.58(c) and (d)

incorporated with changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)6 and 10; and

6. Each inherently safer technology review report completed pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(b) and (f) during the previous three years.

7:31-3.5 Hazard Review Report

(a) The owner or operator shall prepare a hazard review report which includes:

1. Identification of the covered process;

2. The date the hazard review was performed;

3. The date of the completed hazard review report;

4. The names, positions, and affiliation of the hazard review participants;

5. Documentation of the hazards associated with the process and regulated

substances;

6. Documentation of the opportunities for equipment malfunctions or human errors

that could cause an accidental release;

7. Documentation of the safeguards used or needed to control the hazards or prevent

equipment malfunction or human error;

8. Documentation of any steps used or needed to detect or monitor releases; and

9. Documentation on the implementation of recommended corrective actions that

includes a schedule for implementations and the resolution and status for completing

the corrective actions.

(b) The owner or operator shall retain all hazard review reports and documentation for the

life of the covered process.

7:31-3.6 Inherently safer technology review

(a) By September 2, 2008 for each covered process at the stationary source, the owner or

operator shall complete an initial inherently safer technology review pursuant to (c) through (e),

below and shall prepare and submit to the Department an inherently safer technology review report

pursuant to (f) below. An inherently safer technology review report completed pursuant to the Best

Practices Standards at TCPA/DPCC Chemical Sector Facilities, November 21, 2005

(http://www.nj.gov/dep/rpp/brp/), prior to the effective date of this rule may be submitted to comply

with this requirement.

(b) The owner or operator shall update the inherently safer technology review submitted

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pursuant to (a) above on the same schedule as the hazard review updates required by 40 CFR

68.50(d) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a) are updated for each covered process at the stationary

source, including each new covered process brought on line since the date of the previous inherently

safer technology review. The owner or operator shall address the inherently safer technologies that

have been developed since the last inherently safer technology review. Unless an update for a major

change is required pursuant to 40 CFR 68.50(d), incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a), the first

inherently safer technology review update shall not be required until two years after the date of the

initial inherently safer technology review.

(c) Each inherently safer technology review required by this section shall be conducted by a

team of qualified experts convened by the owner or operator, whose members shall have expertise in

environmental health and safety, chemistry, design and engineering, process controls and

instrumentation, maintenance, production and operations, and chemical process safety. 

(d) Each inherently safer technology review required by this section shall identify available

inherently safer technology alternatives or combinations of alternatives that minimize or eliminate

the potential for an EHS release. Using any available inherently safer technology analysis method,

this review shall include, at a minimum, an analysis of the following principles and techniques:

1. Reducing the amount of EHS material that potentially may be released;

2. Substituting less hazardous materials;

3. Using EHSs in the least hazardous process conditions or form; and 

4. Designing equipment and processes to minimize the potential for equipment

failure and human error.

(e) Each inherently safer technology review required by this section shall include a

determination of whether each of the inherently safer technologies identified pursuant to (d) above is

feasible. For purposes of this determination, feasible means capable of being accomplished in a

successful manner, taking into account environmental, public health and safety, legal, technological,

and economic factors.

(f) The owner or operator shall prepare and submit to the Department a report that

documents each inherently safer technology review required by this section. The report shall

include:

1. An identification of the covered process that is the subject of the review; a list of

the review team members with name, position, affiliation, responsibilities, qualifications and

experience for each; the date of report completion; and the inherently safer technology analysis

method used to complete the review;

2. The questions asked and answered to address the inherently safer technology

principles and techniques pursuant to (d) above; 

3. A list of inherently safer technologies determined to be already present in the

covered process;

4. A list of additional inherently safer technologies identified;

5. A list of the additional inherently safer technologies selected to be implemented

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and a schedule for their implementation;

6. A list of the inherently safer technologies determined to be infeasible; and

7. A written explanation justifying the infeasibility determination for each inherently

safer technology determined to be infeasible. The owner or operator shall substantiate the

infeasibility determination using a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of environmental, public

health and safety, legal, technological, and economic factors.

(g) An owner or operator may file a claim with the Department pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-10

to withhold from public disclosure confidential information included in an inherently safer

technology review report required to be submitted to the Department pursuant to this section.

Note that Subchapter 3 is being repealed effective March 16, 2010. The requirements of this

Subchapter remain in effect for 365 days after adoption of this revision for facilities presently

registered as being in Program 2. Subsequent to March 16, 2010, all facilities registered with

TCPA will be Program 3 and the requirements of this Subchapter will be void. However,

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4 is repealed effective March 16, 2009, at which time all owners or operators

must comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11 for a new covered process.

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SUBCHAPTER 4. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROGRAM 3 TCPA RISK

MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

7:31-4.1 Incorporation by reference

(a) This subchapter incorporates by reference 40 CFR 68 Subpart D, including all future

amendments and supplements, except as provided below.

(b) Reserved.

§68.65 Process safety information, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.1(c)1 through 4 and 24 through 26

(a) In accordance with the schedule set forth in § 68.67, the owner or operator shall complete

a compilation of written process safety information before conducting any process hazard analysis

required by the rule. The compilation of written process safety information is to enable the owner or

operator and the employees involved in operating the process to identify and understand the hazards

posed by those processes involving regulated substances. This process safety information shall

include information pertaining to the hazards of the regulated substances used or produced by the

process, information pertaining to the technology of the process, and information pertaining to the

equipment in the process.

(b) Information pertaining to the hazards of the regulated substances in the process. This

information shall consist of at least the following:

(1) Toxicity information;

(2) Permissible exposure limits;

(3) Physical data;

(4) Reactivity data applicable to the process in which an EHS is being used, handled, stored

or generated that includes the following:

i. Flash point up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (and method used), flammable limits (lower

explosive limit and upper explosive limit), extinguishing media, special fire fighting procedures, and

unusual fire and explosion hazards;

ii. Thermodynamic and reaction kinetic data including: heat of reaction, temperature at

which instability (uncontrolled reaction, decomposition, and/or polymerization) initiates, and rate of

energy release data at that temperature; 

iii. Data regarding any incidental formation of byproducts that are reactive and unstable; and

iv. For covered RHS mixtures, detailed reactivity data including the rate of pressure rise

(dP/dt), the rate of temperature rise (dT/dt), and the onset temperature at which the rate of

temperature change due to uncontrolled reaction, decomposition, change in molecular structure, or

polymerization exceeds 0.01 degrees Celsius per minute, all of which are corrected to a thermal

inertia (φ) of 1.0. 

(5) Corrosivity data;

(6) Thermal and chemical stability data applicable to the process in which an EHS is being

used, handled, stored or generated: stability (unstable or stable), conditions to avoid for instability,

incompatibility (materials to avoid), hazardous decomposition (products or byproducts), hazardous

polymerization (may occur or will not occur), and conditions to avoid for polymerization; and

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(7) Hazardous effects of inadvertent mixing of different materials that could foreseeably

occur which includes the explosive/flammable effects and information showing the identity of toxic

or flammable EHSs capable of being generated for individual RHSs listed at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a)

Table I, Part D, Group I due to inadvertent mixing with incompatible substances, decomposition, and

self-reaction.

Note to paragraph (b): Material Safety Data Sheets meeting the requirements of 29 CFR

1910.1200(g) may be used to comply with this requirement to the extent they contain the information

required by this subparagraph.

(c) Information pertaining to the technology of the process.

(1) Information concerning the technology of the process shall include at least the following:

(i) A process flow diagram;

(ii) Process chemistry;

(iii) Maximum intended inventory;

(iv) Safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or

compositions; and

(v) An evaluation of the consequences of deviations.

(2) Where the original technical information no longer exists, such information may be

developed in conjunction with the process hazard analysis in sufficient detail to support the analysis.

(d) Information pertaining to the equipment in the process.

(1) Information pertaining to the equipment in the process shall include:

(i) Equipment specifications including Materials of construction;

(ii) Piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID's);

(iii) Electrical classification;

(iv) Relief system design and design basis;

(v) Ventilation system design;

(vi) Design codes and standards employed;

(vii) Material and energy balances for processes built after June 21, 1999; and

(viii) Safety systems (e.g. interlocks, detection or suppression systems).

i. Electrical one-line diagrams relevant to the covered process and its potential releases;

ii. Site plan;

iii. Firewater system piping diagrams relevant to the covered process and its potential

releases;

iv. Sewer system piping diagrams relevant to the covered process and its potential releases;

and

v. External forces and events data.

(2) The owner or operator shall document that equipment complies with recognized and

generally accepted good engineering and operating practices.

(3) For existing equipment designed and constructed in accordance with codes, standards, or

practices that are no longer in general use, the owner or operator shall determine and document that

the equipment is designed, maintained, inspected, tested, and operating in a safe manner.

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operating procedures, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.1(c)5 through 7

(a) The owner or operator shall perform an initial process hazard analysis with risk

assessment (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by this part. The process hazard analysis with

risk assessment shall be appropriate to the complexity of the process and shall identify, evaluate, and

control the hazards involved in the process. The owner or operator shall determine and document the

priority order for conducting process hazard analyses with risk assessments based on a rationale

which includes such considerations as extent of the process hazards, number of potentially affected

employees and offsite public, age of the process, and operating history of the process. The process

hazard analysis with risk assessment shall be conducted as soon as possible, but not later than June

21, 1999. Process hazards analyses completed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.119(e) prior to June 21,

1999 are acceptable as initial process hazards analyses with risk assessments. These process hazard

analyses with risk assessments shall be updated and revalidated, based on their completion date.

(b) The owner or operator shall use one or more of the following methodologies that are

appropriate to determine and evaluate the hazards of the process being analyzed.

(1) What-If;

(2) Checklist;

(3) What-If/Checklist;

(4) Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP);

(5) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA);

(6) Fault Tree Analysis; or

(7) An appropriate equivalent methodology.

(c) The process hazard analysis shall address:

(1) The hazards of the process;

(2) The identification of any previous incident which had a likely potential for catastrophic

consequences.

(3) Engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their

interrelationships such as appropriate application of detection methodologies to provide early

warning of releases. (Acceptable detection methods might include process monitoring and control

instrumentation with alarms, and detection hardware such as hydrocarbon sensors.);

(4) Consequences of failure of engineering and administrative controls;

(5) Stationary source siting;

(6) Human factors; and

(7) A qualitative evaluation of a range of the possible safety and health effects of failure of

controls.

(d) The process hazard analysis shall be performed by a team with expertise in engineering

and process operations, and the team shall include at least one employee who has experience and

knowledge specific to the process being evaluated. Also, one member of the team must be

knowledgeable in the specific process hazard analysis methodology being used.

(e) The owner or operator shall establish a system to promptly address the team's findings

and recommendations; assure that the recommendations are resolved in a timely manner and that the

resolution is documented; document what actions are to be taken; complete actions as soon as

possible; develop a written schedule of when these actions are to be completed; communicate the

actions to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments are in the process

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and who may be affected by the recommendations or actions.

(f) At least every five (5) years after the completion of the initial process hazard analysis

(with risk assessment), the process hazard analysis (with risk assessment) shall be updated and

revalidated by a team meeting the requirements in paragraph (d) of this section, to assure that the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment is consistent with the current process. Updated and

revalidated process hazard analyses completed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.119(e) and the

additional requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2 are acceptable to meet the requirements of this

paragraph.

(g) The owner or operator shall retain process hazards analyses and updates or revalidations

for each process covered by this section, as well as the documented resolution of recommendations

described in paragraph (e) of this section for the life of the process.

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7:31-4.2 Process hazard analysis with risk assessment for specific pieces of EHS equipment or

 operating alternatives

(a) The provisions of this section apply in addition to those in 40 CFR 68.67 with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)5-7.

(b) The owner or operator of a covered process shall perform a process hazard analysis

with risk assessment which shall include the following:

1. Identification of EHS equipment subject to the assessment, the points of

possible EHS release, the corresponding approximate quantity of an instantaneous EHS release or

the rate(s) and duration of a continuing EHS release, either steady or non-steady state, and the

corresponding cause of the EHS release. Estimates of the quantity or rate and duration of a release

shall be based on actual release mechanisms and shall reflect the operating procedures, safeguards,

and mitigation equipment and procedures, planned for new or modified covered processes, or in

place for existing covered processes.

2. Consideration of toxicity, flammability, explosion, and reactivity hazards

applicable to the EHS; however, consideration of toxicity shall be required only for those EHSs

which appear in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a), Table I, Parts A and/or B as a toxic substance. The owner or

operator shall consider both the explosive/flammability hazard and the capability to generate a toxic

EHS, as applicable to the RHS or RHS mixture and process in which it is handled.

3. Identification of all scenarios of toxic, flammable, and reactive hazards that

have a potential offsite impact for the endpoint criteria defined at (b)3iii below using a consequence

analysis, consisting of dispersion analysis, thermal analysis and overpressure analysis, as applicable

to the EHS and scenario. The following parameters shall be used for the consequence analysis:

i. 1.5 meters per second wind speed measured at 10 meters height and F

atmospheric stability class;

ii. All parameters listed for alternative scenarios at 40 CFR 68.22(c)

through (g); and

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iii. As applicable to the scenario being analyzed, the endpoint criteria of

five times the toxicity endpoint as designated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)2; five kW/m2for 40 seconds;

the lower flammability limit; or 2.3 psi overpressure. As an alternative to using the five times

toxicity endpoint as designated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)2, the value of the ATC may be used for toxic

release scenarios.

(c) The owner or operator shall identify all release scenarios that have an offsite impact

of the endpoint criteria specified at (b)3iii above. 

1. For each release scenario that has an offsite impact of the endpoint criteria

specified at (b)3iii above, the owner or operator shall determine the likelihood of release occurrence.

If the likelihood of release occurrence is greater than or equal to 10

-6 per year, the owner or operator

shall perform an evaluation of risk reduction measures which would reduce the likelihood or

consequences of an EHS release. If the frequency of release occurrence is less than 10-6per year, no

further assessment is required.

2. The owner or operator shall develop and implement a risk reduction plan for

feasible risk reduction measures determined pursuant to (c)1 above. 

(d) The following documentation from the process hazard analysis with risk assessment

shall be maintained:

1. Table(s) of the process hazard analysis results giving the release point and

corresponding release scenario of the potential basic (initiating) and intermediate event sequences,

the corresponding estimated quantity or rate and duration of releases, and the recommended

resolution action based upon 40 CFR 68.67(e);

2. Table(s) summarizing each potential offsite release scenario identified that

includes:

i. Scenario identification number and brief description;

ii. The rate and duration, or quantity, of potential release;

iii. The distance to the endpoint determined in (b)3iii above and the

respective distance to the nearest property line; and

iv. The release likelihood determined pursuant to (c)1 above.

3. Information from the consequence analysis modeling that includes:

i. The identification of the consequence analysis model used;

ii. Printouts of the consequence analysis model inputs and outputs, if a

consequence analysis model other than the lookup tables provided in the EPA's RMP Offsite

Consequence Analysis Guidance current as of the time of modeling was used; 

4. Documentation to justify the determination of why risk reduction measures

are not feasible; and

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5. A statement of completion for each risk reduction measure in the risk

reduction plan or an explanation of any changes made for each measure in the risk reduction plan. 

(e) The owner or operator of a covered process shall prepare a report of the process

hazard analysis with risk assessment. The report shall include the following:

1. An identification of the covered process that is the subject of the process

hazard analysis with risk assessment; the name, position and affiliation of persons who performed

the process hazard analysis with risk assessment; the date of completion; and the methodology used;

2. A description of each scenario identified in (b)3iii above;

3. The risk reduction plan developed pursuant to (c)2 and (d)1 above.

§68.69 Standard Operating procedures, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)8

(a) The owner or operator shall develop and implement written operating procedures that

provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent

with the process safety information and shall address at least the elements listed at 1-4 below.

Operating procedures shall be written in English in a manner that the EHS operators of the process

can understand. If the EHS operators do not understand English, the operating procedures shall be

written in the language that the operators can understand.

(1) Steps for each operating phase:

(i) Initial startup;

(ii) Normal operations;

(iii) Temporary operations;

(iv) Emergency shutdown including the conditions under which emergency shutdown is

required, and the assignment of shutdown responsibility to qualified operators to ensure that

emergency shutdown is executed in a safe and timely manner.

(v) Emergency operations;

(vi) Normal shutdown; and,

(vii) Startup following a turnaround, or after an emergency shutdown.

(2) Operating limits:

(i) Consequences of deviation; and

(ii) Steps required to correct or avoid deviation.

(3) Safety and health considerations:

(i) Properties of, and hazards presented by, the chemicals used in the process;

(ii) Precautions necessary to prevent exposure, including engineering controls, administrative

controls, and personal protective equipment;

(iii) Control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs;

(iv) Quality control for raw materials and control of hazardous chemical inventory levels;

and,

(v) Any special or unique hazards.

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(4) Safety systems and their functions.

(b) Operating procedures shall be readily accessible to employees who work in or maintain a

process.

(c) The operating procedures shall be reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they

reflect current operating practice, including changes that result from changes in process chemicals,

technology, and equipment, and changes to stationary sources. The owner or operator shall certify

annually that these operating procedures are current and accurate.

(d) The owner or operator shall develop and implement safe work practices to provide for the

control of hazards during operations such as lockout/tagout; confined space entry; opening process

equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a stationary source by maintenance, contractor,

laboratory, or other support personnel. These safe work practices shall apply to employees and

contractor employees.

Additional New Jersey Requirements -

7:31-4.3 Standard operating procedures

(a) The provisions of this section apply in addition to those in 40 CFR 68.69, Operating

procedures, with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)8.

(b) The standard operating procedures shall include the following:

1. A process description defining the operation and showing flows, temperatures

and pressures, or a reference to a document with this information;

2. Sampling procedures addressing apparatus and specific steps involved in the

taking of samples;

3. Logsheets and checklists where appropriate to the operation;

4. A statement as to the number of EHS operators required to meet safety needs

for each operation with requirements for shift coverage;

5. A requirement that an EHS operator be in attendance at the facility, be able to

acknowledge alarms and take corrective action to prevent an accident at all times during EHS

handling, use, manufacturing, storage, or generation except:

i. During chlorination of water using chlorine vapor out of a supply

vessel, if the Department determines that chlorine monitoring equipment is provided with alarms

reporting to a continuously attended station whose personnel are trained to take action to prevent an

EHS accident and the online supply vessel total capacity is less than 2,100 pounds;

ii. During EHS storage requiring refrigeration, circulation, agitation or

inert gas blanketing, if the Department determines that EHS monitoring equipment is provided with

alarms reporting to a continuously attended station whose personnel are trained to take action for an

appropriate response, and a risk assessment demonstrates that an EHS operator is not necessary

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onsite during the specified activity; 

iii. During storage not requiring refrigeration, circulation, agitation or

inert gas blanketing, if the Department determines that EHS monitoring equipment is provided with

alarms reporting to a continuously attended station, or a risk assessment performed pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2 demonstrates that an EHS operator is not necessary onsite during the specified

activity; or

iv. Notwithstanding any other applicable State and/or Federal

requirements, during mechanical refrigeration using anhydrous ammonia within a closed loop

system, if the Department determines that anhydrous ammonia detection monitoring equipment is

capable of automatically isolating and shutting down EHS equipment and is provided with alarms

reporting to a continuously attended station whose personnel are trained to take action to prevent an

EHS accident; and

6. A table of contents or a system to index each covered process's standard

operating procedures covering the items of 40 CFR 68.69(a) and (b)1 through 5 above. 

§68.71 EHS operator Training, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.1(c)9

(a) Initial training. (1) Each employee presently involved in operating a process, and each

employee before being involved in operating a newly assigned process, shall be trained in an

overview of the process and in the operating procedures as specified in § 68.69. The training shall

include emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards, emergency operations including

shutdown, and safe work practices applicable to the employee's job tasks.

(2) In lieu of initial training for those employees already involved in operating a process on

June 21, 1999 an owner or operator may certify in writing that the employee has the required

knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely carry out the duties and responsibilities as specified in the

operating procedures.

(b) Refresher training. Refresher training shall be provided at least every three years, and

more often if necessary, to each employee involved in operating a process to assure that the

employee understands and adheres to the current operating procedures of the process. The owner or

operator, in consultation with the employees involved in operating the process, shall determine the

appropriate frequency of refresher training.

(c) Training documentation. The owner or operator shall ascertain that each employee

involved in operating a process has received and understood the training required by this paragraph.

The owner or operator shall prepare a record which contains the identity of the employee, the date of

training, and the means used to verify that the employee understood the training.

Additional New Jersey Requirements -

7:31-4.4 EHS Operator training

(a) The provisions of this section apply in addition to those in 40 CFR 68.71 with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)9.

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(b) The owner or operator of a covered process shall provide a written job description

which includes the duties and responsibilities for each EHS operator position. 

(c) The training program shall specify the qualifications required for the personnel

responsible for training EHS operators. 

§68.73 Mechanical integrity/preventive maintenance, as incorporated by reference with specified

changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)10, 11, 27, and 28

(a) Application. Paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section apply to the following process

equipment:

(1) Pressure vessels and storage tanks;

(2) Piping systems (including piping components such as valves);

(3) Relief and vent systems and devices;

(4) Emergency shutdown systems;

(5) Controls (including monitoring devices and sensors, alarms, and interlocks) and,

(6) Pumps.

i. All EHS equipment;

ii. Standby emergency equipment such as power generators, fire pumps, and lighting;

and

iii. Electrical grounding systems.

(b) Written procedures. The owner or operator shall establish and implement written

procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. The owner or operator shall

establish and implement a written procedure to periodically review, document, and approve delays in

conducting preventive maintenance of EHS equipment.

(c) Training for process maintenance activities. The owner or operator shall train each

employee involved in maintaining the on-going integrity of process equipment in an overview of that

process and its hazards and in the procedures applicable to the employee's job tasks to assure that the

employee can perform the job tasks in a safe manner.

(d) Inspection and testing. 

(1) Inspections and tests shall be performed on process equipment.

(2) Inspection and testing procedures shall follow recognized and generally accepted

good engineering practices.

(3) The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent

with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more

frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.

(4) The owner or operator shall document each inspection and test that has been

performed on process equipment. The documentation shall identify the date of the inspection or test,

the name of the person who performed the inspection or test, the serial number or other identifier of

the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed, a description of the inspection or test

performed, and the results of the inspection or test.

(e) Equipment deficiencies. The owner or operator shall correct deficiencies in equipment

that are outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in § 68.65) before

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further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation.

Timely shall mean as soon as feasibly possible but in no case shall exceed 3 months without

providing a written justification including an explanation of the necessary measures taken to ensure

safe operation.

(f) Quality assurance. (1) In the construction of new plants and equipment, the owner or

operator shall assure that equipment as it is fabricated is suitable for the process application for

which they will be used.

(2) Appropriate checks and inspections shall be performed to assure that equipment is

installed properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer's instructions.

(3) The owner or operator shall assure that maintenance materials, spare parts and equipment

are suitable for the process application for which they will be used.

Additional New Jersey Requirements -

7:31-4.5 Mechanical integrity/preventive maintenance program

(a) The provisions of this section apply in addition to those of 40 CFR 68.73 with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)10 and 11.

(b) The owner or operator shall implement a system for maintaining accurate records of

all inspections, breakdowns, repairs and replacements of EHS equipment with the means of data

retrieval and analysis to determine the frequency of inspections and tests and to evaluate equipment

reliability.

§68.75 Management of change, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.1(c)12

(a) The owner or operator shall establish and implement written procedures to manage

changes (except for ``replacements in kind'') to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and

procedures; and, changes to stationary sources that affect a covered process.

(b) The procedures shall assure that the following considerations are addressed prior to any

change:

(1) The technical basis for the proposed change;

(2) Impact of change on safety and health and preventive maintenance procedures;

(3) Modifications to operating procedures;

(4) Necessary time period for the change; and,

(5) Authorization requirements for the proposed change.

(c) Employees involved in operating a process and maintenance and contract employees

whose job tasks will be affected by a change in the process shall be informed of, and trained in, the

change prior to start-up of the process or affected part of the process.

(d) If a change covered by this paragraph results in a change in the process safety information

required by § 68.65 of this part, such information shall be updated accordingly.

(e) If a change covered by this paragraph results in a change in the operating procedures or

practices required by § 68.69, such procedures or practices shall be updated accordingly.

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7:31-4.6 Management of change

(a) The provisions of this section apply in addition to those in 40 CFR 68.75 with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)12.

(b) If any change in the covered process or procedures results in an increase in rate,

duration or quantity, or release frequency, the associated release scenarios and changes in rate,

duration and quantity shall be identified. The associated release scenarios shall be analyzed in

accordance with the parameters and methods required at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2 to determine whether a

criterion endpoint defined at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)3iv extends beyond the stationary source boundary.

(c) If a release scenario due to the change results in a criterion endpoint extending

beyond the stationary source boundary, the documentation and report required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.2(d) and (e) shall be prepared or updated for that change prior to implementing the change. 

(d) Temporary changes involving EHS procedures, equipment, or safety instrumentation

shall not be considered a change requiring compliance with 40 CFR 68.75 with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)12 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(a), (b) and (c). The management of change procedures

shall contain the following requirements for implementing temporary changes:

1. Preparation of a description of the temporary change that includes:

i. The temporary change to be made;

ii. Identification of the EHS equipment, piping and instrument

diagram(s), and standard operating procedure(s) affected by the temporary change; and

iii. The reason for the temporary change.

2. Authorization of the temporary change by the appropriate person specified in

the management system developed pursuant to 40 CFR 68.15(c);

3. Notification of all affected personnel of the temporary change;

4. A requirement to implement appropriate safety precautions while the

temporary change is in EHS service;

5. The time limit for the temporary change. If this time limit is exceeded, the

owner or operator shall comply with all requirements of 40 CFR 68.75 with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)12 and 7:31-4.6(a), (b), and (c);

6. A requirement to ensure that the equipment and procedures are returned to

their original or designed conditions at the end of the temporary change.

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§68.77 Pre-startup review.

(a) The owner or operator shall perform a pre-startup safety review for new stationary

sources and for modified stationary sources when the modification is significant enough to require a

change in the process safety information.

(b) The pre-startup safety review shall confirm that prior to the introduction of regulated

substances to a process:

(1) Construction and equipment is in accordance with design specifications;

(2) Safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency procedures are in place and are

adequate;

(3) For new stationary sources, a process hazard analysis has been performed and

recommendations have been resolved or implemented before startup; and modified stationary

sources meet the requirements contained in management of change, §68.75.

(4) Training of each employee involved in operating a process has been completed.

Additional New Jersey Requirements 

7:31-4.7 Safety reviews: design and pre-startup 

(a) The provisions of this section apply in addition to those in 40 CFR 68.77.

(b) For each new covered process, the owner or operator shall conduct a safety review of

design for new EHS equipment prior to construction and shall document that the design of the

covered process follows design and operating standards as reflected in the process safety information

compiled in accordance with 40 CFR 68.65 with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)1 through

4.

(c) A written report shall be prepared for each safety review performed pursuant to (b)

above. The safety review of design report shall include the following:

1. The date of the report and an identification of the covered process, the

process safety information, and standard operating procedures reviewed;

2. An identification of the codes and standards upon which the covered process

design and operations were based;

3. The names of the persons who performed the safety review; and

4. The deviations from the design and operating codes and standards that were

found with an appropriate description of the resolution of each deviation finding.

(d) For each new covered process or modified covered process, the owner or operator

shall conduct and document a pre-startup safety review prior to placing the covered process into

EHS service.

(e) A written report shall be prepared for each pre-startup safety review performed

pursuant to (d) above. The pre-startup safety review report shall include the following:

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1. The date of the report and an identification of the covered process; and 

2. Documentation that all the requirements of 40 CFR 68.77(b) have been

completed prior to the startup of the new or modified covered process.

§68.79 Compliance audits, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.1(c)13, 14, and 23

(a) The owner or operator shall certify that they have evaluated compliance with the

provisions of this subpart at least every year to verify that the procedures and practices developed

under this subpart are adequate and are being followed. Also, the owner or operator shall verify that

the process technology and equipment, as built and operated, are in accordance with the process

safety information prepared pursuant to 40 CFR 68.65(c) and (d) as incorporated with changes at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)1 through 4.

(b) The compliance audit shall be conducted by at least one person knowledgeable in the

process.

(c) A report of the findings of the audit shall be developed. The compliance audit report shall

also include the scope, audit techniques, methods used and the names of the audit participants.

(d) The owner or operator shall promptly determine and document an appropriate response to

each of the findings of the compliance audit, and document that deficiencies have been corrected.

The owner or operator shall prepare and include in the report a written schedule for the

implementation of corrective actions or state that such actions have been completed.

(e) The owner or operator shall retain the two (2) most recent compliance audit reports.

§68.81 EHS accident or potential catastrophic event investigation, as incorporated by reference with

specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15 through 21

(a) The owner or operator shall investigate each EHS accident or potential catastrophic

event.

(b) An EHS accident or potential catastrophic event investigation shall be initiated as

promptly as possible, but not later than 48 hours following the incident.

(c) An EHS accident or potential catastrophic event investigation team shall be established

and consist of at least one person knowledgeable in the process involved, including a contract

employee if the incident involved work of the contractor, and other persons with appropriate

knowledge and experience to thoroughly investigate and analyze the incident.

(d) A report shall be prepared at the conclusion of the investigation which includes at a

minimum:

(1) Date ,time, and location of EHS accident or potential catastrophic event;

(2) Date investigation began;

(3) A description of the EHS accident or potential catastrophic event in chronological order

providing all the relevant facts. Include the identity, amount and duration of the EHS release if these

facts can be reasonably determined based on the information obtained through the investigation.

Also, identify the consequences, if any, of the EHS accident or potential catastrophic event including

the number of evacuees, injured, and fatalities, and the impact on the community.;

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(4) The factors that contributed to the EHS accident or potential catastrophic event that

includes an identification of basic and contributory causes, either direct or indirect; and,

(5) Any recommendations resulting from the investigation to prevent a recurrence.

i. The names and position titles of the investigators.

(e) The owner or operator shall establish a system to promptly address and resolve the EHS

accident or potential catastrophic event report findings and recommendations. Resolutions and

corrective actions shall be documented.

(f) The report shall be reviewed with all affected personnel whose job tasks are relevant to

the EHS accident or potential catastrophic event findings including contract employees where

applicable.

(g) EHS accident or potential catastrophic event investigation reports shall be retained for

five years.

§68.83 Employee participation, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.1(c)22

(a) The owner or operator shall develop a written plan of action regarding the

implementation of the employee participation required by this section.

(b) The owner or operator shall consult with employees and their representatives on the

conduct and development of process hazards analyses with risk assessments and on the development

of the other elements of process safety management in this rule.

(c) The owner or operator shall provide to employees and their representatives access to

process hazard analyses with risk assessments and to all other information required to be developed

under this rule.

§68.85 Hot work permit.

(a) The owner or operator shall issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on

or near a covered process.

(b) The permit shall document that the fire prevention and protection requirements in 29

CFR 1910.252(a) have been implemented prior to beginning the hot work operations; it shall

indicate the date(s) authorized for hot work; and identify the object on which hot work is to be

performed. The permit shall be kept on file until completion of the hot work operations.

§68.87 Contractors, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)29

(a) Application. This section applies to contractors performing maintenance or repair,

turnaround, major renovation, or specialty work on or adjacent to a covered process. It does not

apply to contractors providing incidental services which do not influence process safety, such as

janitorial work, food and drink services, laundry, delivery or other supply services.

(b) Owner or operator responsibilities. (1) The owner or operator, when selecting a

contractor, shall obtain and evaluate information regarding the contract owner or operator's safety

performance and programs.

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(2) The owner or operator shall inform contract owner or operator of the known potential

fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards related to the contractor's work and the process.

(3) The owner or operator shall explain to the contract owner or operator the applicable

provisions of subpart E of this part.

(4) The owner or operator shall develop and implement safe work practices consistent with §

68.69(d), to control the entrance, presence, and exit of the contract owner or operator and contract

employees in covered process areas.

(5) The owner or operator shall periodically evaluate the performance of the contract owner

or operator in fulfilling their obligations as specified in paragraph (c) of this section.

(c) Owner or operator’s oversight of Contract owner or operator responsibilities. The owner

or operator shall require the contract owner or operator to complete the following prior to a contract

owner or operator performing work at a covered process:

(1) The contract owner or operator shall assure that each contract employee is trained in the

work practices necessary to safely perform his/her job.

(2) The contract owner or operator shall assure that each contract employee is instructed in

the known potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards related to his/her job and the process,

and the applicable provisions of the emergency action plan.

(3) The contract owner or operator shall document that each contract employee has received

and understood the training required by this section. The contract owner or operator shall prepare a

record which contains the identity of the contract employee, the date of training, and the means used

to verify that the employee understood the training.

(4) The contract owner or operator shall assure that each contract employee follows the

safety rules of the stationary source including the safe work practices required by § 68.69(d).

(5) The contract owner or operator shall advise the owner or operator of any unique hazards

presented by the contract owner or operator's work, or of any hazards found by the contract owner or

operator's work.

Additional New Jersey Requirements

7:31-4.8 Emergency response

(a) Owners and operators of Program 3 covered processes are subject to the emergency

response provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.

7:31-4.9 Annual reports

(a) Each owner or operator shall submit an annual report to the Department reflecting

the risk management activities for the 12 month period ending on the anniversary date within 90

days of the anniversary date. The anniversary date shall be the date of the signing of the initial

consent agreement or the date of issuance of an administrative order by the Department designating

the approval of the Risk Management Program for the stationary source. The Department shall

change the anniversary date upon receipt of a written request from the owner or operator provided

the anniversary date has not been changed in the preceding 24 months.

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(b) The annual report shall contain:

1. An update, if applicable, of the supplemental TCPA program information as

specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)2, if this supplemental information was not previously reported in a

revised Risk Management Plan submittal. If there were no changes in the supplemental information

since the last Risk Management Plan submittal, the owner or operator shall state this in the annual

report;

2. A description of significant changes to the management system. If there were

no changes in the management system since the last annual report, the owner or operator shall state

this in the annual report.;

3. A process hazard analysis with risk assessment report prepared pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(e) for each process hazard analysis with risk assessment completed during the

previous year, if applicable. For those risk assessment reports prepared pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.6(c), a list of the reports may be submitted instead of the reports. If no process hazard analysis

with risk assessment reports were completed since the last annual report, the owner or operator shall

state this in the annual report;

4. A summary of EHS accidents and potential catastrophic events that occurred

during the previous year. If no EHS accidents or potential catastrophic events occurred since the last

annual report, the owner or operator shall state this in the annual report. The summary shall include:

i. The EHS involved and amount released if these facts can be

reasonably determined based on the information obtained through the investigation;

ii. The date and time of the EHS accident and potential catastrophic

event and identification of the EHS equipment involved; and

iii. The basic and contributory causes;

5. The compliance audit report and documentation for the year ending on the

anniversary date prepared pursuant to 40 CFR 68.79(c) and (d) with changes specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.1(c)14 and 23; and

6. Each inherently safer technology review report completed pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(b) and (f) during the previous year.

7:31- 4.10 Obligations upon temporary discontinuance of EHS use, storage and handling

(a) The owner or operator of a covered process who temporarily discontinues use,

storage, handling and generation of an EHS in the covered process, or temporarily stores it at less

than the threshold quantity, shall continue activities required of the owner or operator by this chapter

until the date a consent agreement, or consent agreement addendum, that is signed by the owner or

operator, is signed by the Department which requires, at a minimum:

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1. Performance of a pre-startup safety review of the discontinued EHS

equipment and procedures in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 68.77(a), (b)(1) and (2)

and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(e), within 60 calendar days prior to bringing the EHS back to the covered

process;

2. Performance of inspections, tests and checks for proper operation of the

discontinued EHS equipment, conforming to requirements of 40 CFR 68.73 with changes specified

at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)10-11 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.5, within 60 calendar days prior to bringing the

EHS back to the covered process; and

3. Performance of EHS operator training activities, conforming to 40 CFR 68.71

with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)9 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.4, within 60 calendar days

prior to bringing the EHS back to the covered process; and

4. Payment of the annual fee.

7:31-4.11 New covered processes - construction and new EHS service

(a) Owners or operators who plan to construct a new Program 3 covered process at a

facility for which there is no previously approved risk management program shall:

1. Submit to the Department a report of safety review of design in accordance

with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(b) and (c) and the documentation required at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 and 40 CFR

68.150 with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c) 1.2 at least 90 days prior to construction of the

covered process;

2. Proceed with construction of the new covered process only upon receiving

written approval from the Department;

3. Submit to the Department at least 90 days prior to the date the equipment is

scheduled to be placed into EHS service any updates of the documentation as required by N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.11(a)1; 

4. Conduct a pre-startup safety review in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(d)

and (e); and 

5. Submit to the Department the fees required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11.

(b) Owners or operators who plan to utilize existing equipment for a new Program 3

covered process at a facility for which there is no previously approved risk management program

shall:

1. Submit a report of safety review of design in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.7(b) and (c) and the documentation required at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 and 40 CFR 68.150 with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1-2 at least 90 days prior to placing the equipment into EHS service;

2. Conduct a pre-startup safety review in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(d)

and (e); and 

3. Submit to the Department the fees required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11.

(c) Owners or operators who plan to construct a new Program 3 covered process or

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utilize existing equipment for a new Program 3 covered process at a facility that has a previously

approved risk management program shall:

1. Submit a report of safety review of design in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.7(b) and (c) and update documentation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 and 40 CFR 68.150

with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1-2 at least 90 days prior to the scheduled placing of

the equipment into EHS service; 

2. Conduct a pre-startup safety review in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(d)

and (e); and

3. Submit to the Department the fees required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11.

(d) Prior to placing equipment into EHS service the owner or operator of a covered

process shall enter into a consent agreement, or consent agreement addendum, for that equipment

with the Department, subsequent to a facility audit or inspection by the Department, and complete

any deficiencies in the consent agreement, or consent agreement addendum, for that equipment in

accordance with the schedule in the consent agreement or consent agreement addendum.

(e) The owner or operator shall complete an inherently safer technology review and report

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(c) through (f) for each new covered process. The owner or operator

shall submit the inherently safer technology review report with the submittal required at (a)1, (b)1, or

(c)1 above, as applicable.

7:31-4.12 Inherently safer technology review

(a) By September 2, 2008 for each covered process at the stationary source, the owner or

operator shall complete an initial inherently safer technology review pursuant to (c) through (e),

below and shall prepare and submit to the Department an inherently safer technology review report

pursuant to (f) below. An inherently safer technology review report completed pursuant to the Best

Practices Standards at TCPA/DPCC Chemical Sector Facilities, November 21, 2005

(http://www.nj.gov/dep/rpp/brp), prior to the effective date of this rule may be submitted to comply

with this requirement.

(b) The owner or operator shall update the inherently safer technology review submitted

pursuant to (a) above on the same schedule as the process hazard analysis with risk assessment

revalidations and updates pursuant to 40 CFR 68.67(f) incorporated with changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.1(c)7 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(c) are updated for each covered process at the stationary source,

including each new covered process brought on line since the date of the previous inherently safer

technology review. The owner or operator shall address the inherently safer technologies that have

been developed since the last inherently safer technology review. Unless an update is required

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(c), the first inherently safer technology review update shall not be

required until two years after the date of the initial inherently safer technology review.

(c) Each inherently safer technology review required by this section shall be conducted by a

team of qualified experts convened by the owner or operator, whose members shall have expertise in

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environmental health and safety, chemistry, design and engineering, process controls and

instrumentation, maintenance, production and operations, and chemical process safety. 

(d) Each inherently safer technology review required by this section shall identify available

inherently safer technology alternatives or combinations of alternatives that minimize or eliminate

the potential for an EHS release. Using any available inherently safer technology analysis method,

this review shall include, at a minimum, an analysis of the following principles and techniques:

1. Reducing the amount of EHS material that potentially may be released;

2. Substituting less hazardous materials;

3. Using EHSs in the least hazardous process conditions or form; and 

4. Designing equipment and processes to minimize the potential for equipment

failure and human error.

(e) Each inherently safer technology review required by this section shall include a

determination of whether each of the inherently safer technologies identified pursuant to (d) above is

feasible. For purposes of this determination, feasible means capable of being accomplished in a

successful manner, taking into account environmental, public health and safety, legal, technological,

and economic factors.

(f) The owner or operator shall prepare and submit to the Department a report that

documents each inherently safer technology review required by this section. The report shall

include:

1. An identification of the covered process that is the subject of the review; a list of

the review team members with name, position, affiliation, responsibilities, qualifications and

experience for each; the date of report completion; and the inherently safer technology analysis

method used to complete the review;

2. The questions asked and answered to address the inherently safer technology

principles and techniques pursuant to (d) above; 

3. A list of inherently safer technologies determined to be already present in the

covered process;

4. A list of additional inherently safer technologies identified;

5. A list of the additional inherently safer technologies selected to be implemented

and a schedule for their implementation; and

6. A list of the inherently safer technologies determined to be infeasible; and

7. A written explanation justifying the infeasibility determination for each inherently

safer technology determined to be infeasible. The owner or operator shall substantiate the

infeasibility determination using a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of environmental, public

health and safety, legal, technological, and economic factors.

(g) An owner or operator may file a claim with the Department pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-10 to

withhold from public disclosure confidential information included in an inherently safer technology

review report required to be submitted to the Department pursuant to this section.

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SUBCHAPTER 5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

7:31-5.1 Incorporation by reference

(a) This subchapter incorporates by reference 40 CFR 68 Subpart E, including all future

amendments and supplements, except as provided below. 

(b) Reserved.

§68.90 Applicability, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(c)1

and 2

 (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the owner or operator of a stationary

source with Program 2 and Program 3 processes shall comply with the requirements of § 68.95.

 (b) The owner or operator of a facility whose employees will not respond to accidental EHS

releases shall comply with the following:

 (1) For facilities with any regulated toxic substance at or above the threshold

quantity, the facility is included in the community emergency response plan developed under 42

U.S.C. 11003;

 (2) For facilities with only regulated flammable substances at or above the threshold

quantity, the owner or operator has coordinated response actions with the local fire department; and

 (3) Appropriate mechanisms are in place to notify emergency responders when there

is a need for a response. The owner or operator shall obtain documentation from the local fire

department or other outside emergency responder agencies, as applicable, that they will be

responsible for responding to accidental releases at the owner or operator's facility.

§68.95 Emergency response program, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(c)3 and 4

 (a) The owner or operator shall develop and implement an emergency response program for

the purpose of protecting public health and the environment. Such program shall include the

following elements:

 (1) An emergency response plan, which shall be maintained at the stationary source

and contain at least the following elements:

 (i) Procedures for informing the public and local emergency response

agencies about accidental releases;

 (ii) Documentation of proper first-aid and emergency medical treatment

necessary to treat accidental human exposures; and

 (iii) Procedures and measures for emergency response after an accidental

release of a regulated substance;

 (2) Procedures for the use of emergency response equipment and for its inspection,

testing, and maintenance;

 (3) Training for all employees in relevant procedures; and

 (4) Procedures to review and update, as appropriate, the emergency response plan to

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reflect changes at the stationary source and ensure that employees are informed of changes.

 (b) A written plan that is consistent with and as stringent as the approach in the National

Response Team's Integrated Contingency Plan Guidance (``One Plan'') and that, among other

matters, includes the elements provided in paragraph (a) of this section, shall satisfy the requirements

of this section if the owner or operator also complies with paragraph (c) of this section.

 (c) The emergency response plan developed under paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be

coordinated with the community emergency response plan developed under 42 U.S.C. 11003. Upon

request of the local emergency planning committee or emergency response officials, the owner or

operator shall promptly provide to the local emergency response officials information necessary for

developing and implementing the community emergency response plan.

 

Additional New Jersey Requirements -

7:31-5.2 Emergency response program

(a) The provisions of this section apply in addition to those of 40 CFR 68.95 with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(c)3 and 4.

 (b) Each owner or operator shall develop and implement a written emergency response

(ER) program which shall include:

1. Initial and annual refresher emergency response training for all employees in

relevant procedures to implement the emergency response plan;

2. Performance of at least one EHS ER exercise per calendar year in accordance

with the following requirements:

i. The owner or operator of a facility whose employees will not respond

to an EHS accident in accordance with 40 CFR 68.90(b) with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

5.1(c)1 and 2 shall invite at least one outside responder agency designated in the ER plan to

participate in the ER exercise. Employees of the facility shall perform their assigned responsibilities

for all ER exercises; and

ii. All other owners or operators shall perform at least one full scale ER

exercise in which the ER team and ER containment, mitigation, and monitoring equipment are

deployed at a strength appropriate to demonstrate the adequacy and implementation of the plan.

3. A written assessment of the ER plan, of the adequacy of notification to

outside agencies and the public, and of the adequacy or need for ER equipment after each ER plan

implementation or each ER exercise; 

4. A description of the emergency notification system at the facility which shall

include the following requirements for reporting EHS accidents:

i. Immediate notification to the Department's emergency

communications center at 1-877 WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337) by the emergency coordinator or

designee of an EHS accident or imminent EHS accident at the stationary source. The notification

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shall include the following information:

(1) Company name and address of the EHS accident;

(2) The name, position, and telephone number of caller;

(3) The time of, or anticipated time, of the EHS accident and the

projected duration;

(4) The chemical name of the EHS released;

(5) The actual EHS quantity or, if not known, the estimated EHS

quantity and whether it will have an offsite impact; and

(6) Weather conditions, including wind direction and speed and

expected offsite effects, if any;

ii. The emergency coordinator or designee for the stationary source shall

be prepared to provide the Department's emergency communications center updates, if requested,

which shall include the following information:

(1) The name and address of stationary source of the EHS

accident;

(2) The name, position and telephone number of caller;

(3) The location of the point of EHS release, a description of the

source, cause and type of EHS accident, quantity and concentration of the EHS released, and

whether the EHS release is of a continuing nature;

(4) The measures taken to terminate the EHS release or to

mitigate its effect, and the effectiveness of such measures; and

(5) An update on weather conditions;

iii. The following EHS accidental releases shall be exempt from the

notification provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4 above provided the EHS accident is recorded in

accordance with the procedures established for EHS accident investigation for the facility. This

exemption does not affect any other State or Federal reporting requirements.

(1) An EHS release that has no potential offsite impact;

(2) An EHS release that results in no actual or potential injuries

or fatalities at the stationary source; and 

(3) An EHS release that does not activate the emergency response

plan. This exemption does not affect any other State or Federal reporting requirements.

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SUBCHAPTER 6. EXTRAORDINARILY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

7:31-6.1 Incorporation by reference

(a) This subchapter incorporates by reference 40 CFR 68 Subpart F, Regulated

Substances for Accidental Release Prevention, including all future amendments and supplements,

except as provided below.

(b) The following provisions are not incorporated by reference: 40 CFR 68.120, Petition

process; and 40 CFR 68.125, Exemptions.

§68.100 Purpose, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.1(c)1

This subchapter designates substances to be listed under section 112(r)(3), (4), and (5) of the

Clean Air Act, as amended, and the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act, as amended, and identifies

their threshold quantities. 

§68.115 Threshold determination, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C.

7:31-6.1(c)2 through4 

(a) A threshold quantity of an EHS in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a), Table 1, is present at a facility if

the total quantity of the EHS at the facility meets or exceeds the threshold.

(b) For the purposes of determining whether a threshold quantity of a regulated substance is

present at the facility the following exemptions apply:

(1) Concentrations of a toxic EHS in a mixture. If a regulated substance is present in a

mixture and the concentration of the substance is below one percent by weight of the mixture, the

amount of the substance in the mixture need not be considered when determining whether a

threshold quantity is present at the stationary source. Except for oleum, toluene 2,4-diisocyanate,

toluene 2,6-diisocyanate, and toluene diisocyanate (unspecified isomer), if the concentration of the

regulated substance in the mixture is one percent or greater by weight, but the owner or operator can

demonstrate that the partial pressure of the regulated substance in the mixture (solution) under

handling or storage conditions in any portion of the process is less than 10 millimeters of mercury

(mm Hg), the amount of the substance in the mixture in that portion of the process need not be

considered when determining whether a threshold quantity is present at the facility. The owner or

operator shall document this partial pressure measurement or estimate.

(2) Concentrations of a flammable EHS in a mixture.

(i) General provision. If a regulated substance is present in a mixture and the concentration

of the substance is below one percent by weight of the mixture, the mixture need not be considered

when determining whether a threshold quantity of the regulated substance is present at the facility.

Except as provided in paragraph (b)(2) (ii) and (iii) of this section, if the concentration of the

substance is one percent or greater by weight of the mixture, then, for purposes of determining

whether a threshold quantity is present at the facility, the entire weight of the mixture shall be treated

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not have a National Fire Protection Association flammability hazard rating of 4. The demonstration

shall be in accordance with the definition of flammability hazard rating 4 in the NFPA 704, Standard

System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response, National Fire

Protection Association, Quincy, MA, 1996. Available from the National Fire Protection Association,

1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. This incorporation by reference was approved by the

Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may

be inspected at the Environmental Protection Agency Air Docket (6102), Attn: Docket No. A-96-O8,

Waterside Mall, 401 M. St. SW., Washington D.C.; or at the Office of Federal Register at 800 North

Capitol St., NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. Boiling point and flash point shall be defined and

determined in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, National Fire

Protection Association, Quincy, MA, 1996. Available from the National Fire Protection Association,

1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. This incorporation by reference was approved by the

Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may

be inspected at the Environmental Protection Agency Air Docket (6102), Attn: Docket No. A-96-O8,

Waterside Mall, 401 M. St. SW., Washington D.C.; or at the Office of Federal Register at 800 North

Capitol St., NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. The owner or operator shall document the National

Fire Protection Association flammability hazard rating.

 (ii) Gasoline. Regulated substances in gasoline, when in distribution or related storage for

use as fuel for internal combustion engines, need not be considered when determining whether a

threshold quantity is present at a facility.

 (iii) Naturally occurring hydrocarbon mixtures. Prior to entry into a natural gas processing

plant or a petroleum refining process unit, regulated substances in naturally occurring hydrocarbon

mixtures need not be considered when determining whether a threshold quantity is present at a

facility. Naturally occurring hydrocarbon mixtures include any combination of the following:

condensate, crude oil, field gas, and produced water, each as defined in § 68.3 of this part.

(3) Articles. Regulated substances contained in articles need not be considered when

determining whether more than a threshold quantity is present at the facility.

(4) Uses. Regulated substances, when in use for the following purposes, need not be

included in determining whether more than a threshold quantity is present at the facility:

(i) Use as a structural component of the facility;

(ii) Use of products for routine janitorial maintenance;

(iii) Use by employees of foods, drugs, cosmetics, or other personal items containing the

regulated substance; and

(iv) Use of regulated substances present in process water or non-contact cooling water as

drawn from the environment or municipal sources, or use of regulated substances present in air used

either as compressed air or as part of combustion.

(5) Activities in Laboratories. If a regulated substance is manufactured, processed, or used

in a laboratory at a facility under the supervision of a technically qualified individual as defined in

720.3(ee) of this chapter, the quantity of the substance need not be considered in determining

whether a threshold quantity is present. This exemption does not apply to:

(i) Specialty chemical production;

(ii) Manufacture, processing, or use of substances in pilot plant scale operations; however,

only pilot scale operations handling the substances listed at 40 CFR 68.130 in a covered process

shall be covered under this chapter; and

(iii) Activities conducted outside the laboratory.

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§68.126 Exclusion.

Flammable Substances Used as Fuel or Held for Sale as Fuel at Retail Facilities. A flammable

substance listed in Tables 3 and 4 of Sec. 68.130 is nevertheless excluded from all provisions of this

part when the substance is used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at a retail facility.

§68.130 List of substances, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

6.1(c)5

(a) Regulated toxic and flammable substances under section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act are

the substances listed in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4. Threshold quantities for listed toxic and flammable

substances are specified in the tables.

(b) The basis for placing toxic and flammable substances on the list of regulated substances

are explained in the notes to the list.

(TCPA Program Note: Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 are provided at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3. Tables 1 and 2 are

listed as Table I, Part B, and Tables 3 and 4 are listed as Table I, Part C.)

Additional New Jersey Requirements

7:31-6.2 Threshold quantity determination 

(a) If an EHS is listed as a toxic substance in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) Table I, Part A and

Part B, the lower threshold quantity shall apply as the threshold quantity throughout this chapter.

(b) If an EHS is listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) as a toxic substance in Table I, Part A or B

and as a flammable substance in Part C, the lower threshold quantity shall apply as the threshold

quantity throughout this chapter.

(c) If a toxic EHS listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) Table I, Part A is present in a mixture at

a concentration which is lower than the acute toxicity concentration (ATC), the amount of the EHS

in the mixture shall not be considered in determining if the threshold quantity is present at a facility.

(d) For mixtures of EHS listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) Table I, Parts A or D, Group I, for

which no concentration is specified, the threshold quantity shall be calculated using the weight

percent of EHS contained in the mixture. When the weight of the total mixture times the weight

percent is equal to or greater than the threshold quantity for that EHS, the owner or operator must

comply with this chapter.

1. For EHS’s in Table I, Part A listed with a concentration in weight percent, the

total weight of the solution shall be used to determine whether a threshold quantity is present at a

facility.

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2. For EHS’s in Table I, Part A listed with a concentration in volume percent,

the weight of only the pure EHS shall be used to determine whether a threshold quantity is present at

a facility.

(e) For a toxic EHS listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) Table I, Part B, threshold quantity shall

be determined in accordance with 40 CFR 68.115(b) with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.1(c)3

and 4. 

(f) For mixtures containing toxic EHSs listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) Table I, Part B, the

weight of the pure EHS shall be considered in determining whether a threshold quantity is present at

a facility.

(g) For intentional mixtures involving one or more functional groups listed on N.J.A.C.

7:31-6.3(a) Table I, Part D, Group II, the threshold quantity shall be based on the heat of reaction (∆

HR ) as determined in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(b)1 through 6 and shall be derived from

Table II at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(c).

(h) For the purpose of determining whether a threshold quantity of an RHS mixture is

present at a facility, the maximum capacity of the process vessel containing the RHS mixture shall

be used assuming that the vessel is filled to capacity with the reactive ingredients of the RHS

mixture. The maximum capacity of each individual process vessel containing an RHS mixture shall

be compared to the threshold quantity to determine applicability. Administrative controls that limit

the maximum quantity in the process vessel shall not be taken into account; however, if the total

quantity of reactant ingredients used in the RHS mixture present at the facility is less than the

amount of the vessel capacity, that total quantity may be used for threshold quantity determination. 

(i) An owner or operator may request EHS equipment containing an RHS mixture that

would otherwise meet the threshold quantity at (h) above to not be considered in determining if the

threshold quantity is present at the facility. In the request for exemption, the owner or operator shall

demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that there is no possibility of a runaway reaction,

overpressurization, and accidental EHS release during either normal or abnormal conditions based

on an evaluation, using calorimetry testing or other scientific analysis, of the reaction chemistry of

the RHS mixture, and in accordance with the following: 

1. The results of calorimetry testing or other scientific analysis shall be

independently verified by a New Jersey licensed professional engineer or an officer or other

authorized individual of a laboratory certified pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:18 and certified by that

engineer or officer or other authorized individual of a laboratory as follows: “I certify under penalty

of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this

application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately

responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the information is true, accurate, and

complete. I further certify that the operation described herein satisfies the criteria for exemption as

set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.2(i). I am aware that there are significant civil and criminal penalties for

submitting false, inaccurate, or incomplete information.”

2. The owner or operator shall include a certification statement specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-8.2(c) with the request for exemption. Submittal of false information may be grounds for

termination of any exemption.

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3. The Department shall review the request for exemption and provide the owner or

operator written notification of approval or denial of the exemption request.

7:31-6.3 Extraordinarily hazardous substance list

(a) The substances listed in Table I, Parts A, B, C, and D Group I and Group II (with its

correlated thresholds listed in Table II at (c) below) constitute the Department's extraordinarily

hazardous substance list.

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Table I

Part A - EHS List

Name of CAS # Threshold

Extraordinarily Hazardous Quantity in Pounds

Substance (EHS) 

Group I

*Hydrogen chloride 7647-01-0 2,000

 (HCl)

*Hydrochloric acid

 36 percent by weight or more 7647-01-0 5,600

 HCl

Allyl chloride 107-05-1 2,000

*Hydrogen cyanide 74-90-8 500

 (hydrocyanic acid)

*Hydrogen fluoride 7664-39-3 500

 (HF)

*Hydrofluoric acid

 70 percent by weight or more 7664-39-3 700

 HF

*Chlorine 7782-50-5 1,000

*Phosphorus trichloride 7719-12-2 500

*Hydrogen sulfide 7783-06-4 1,000

*Phosgene 75-44-5 100

*Bromine 7726-95-6 1,000

*Methyl isocyanate 624-83-9 100

*Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 584-84-9 10,000

*Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 26471-62-5 10,000

(mixture with Toluene2,6-diisocyanate,

unspecified isomer)

Group II

*Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 4,900 

*Acrolein 107-02-8 200

*Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 2,300

*Allylamine 107-11-9 1,200 

*Ammonia (NH3) 7664-41-7 5,200 

*Ammonia (aqueous) 28 percent 

by weight or more NH3 1336-21-6 19,000

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*Arsine 7784-42-1 60

*bis (Chloromethyl) ether 542-88-1 80

Boron tribromide 10294-33-4 10,000

*Boron trichloride 10294-34-5 1,700 

*Boron trifluoride 7637-07-2 200 

Bromine chloride 13863-41-7 800

Bromine pentafluoride 7789-30-2 1,300

Carbon monoxide

 (10 percent by volume 630-08-0 12,000

 or more)

Carbonyl fluoride 353-50-4 1,700

*Chlorine dioxide 10049-04-4 500 

Chlorine pentafluoride 13637-63-3 500

Chlorine trifluoride 7790-91-2 600

*Chloromethyl methyl ether 107-30-2 300

Chloropicrin 76-06-2 900

Chloroprene 126-99-8 12,000

*Crotonaldehyde (cis-, 123-73-9 450

trans-isomers) 4170-30-3

*Cyanogen 460-19-5 1,300 

*Cyanogen chloride 506-77-4 200 

Diazomethane 334-88-3 300

*Diborane 19287-45-7 60

Dichloroacetylene 7572-29-4 125

*Dichlorosilane 4109-96-0 2,000 

Diethylamine 109-89-7 9,600

*Dimethylamine 124-40-3 6,600 

*1,1 Dimethylhydrazine 57-14-7 800 

*Epoxypropane (Propylene

 oxide) 75-56-9 7,700 

*Ethylamine 75-04-7 7,500 

*Ethylene oxide (Oxirane) 75-21-8 2,700 

*Ethylenimine (Aziridine) 151-56-4 800 

*Ethyl mercaptan 75-08-1 13,000

*Fluorine 7782-41-4 450 

*Formaldehyde (gas) 50-00-0 175

*Furan 110-00-9 200 

Hexafluoroacetone 684-16-2 3,300

Hydrogen bromide

 (HBr) 10035-10-6 2,900

Hydrobromic acid

 62 percent by weight or

 more HBr 10035-10-6 4,800

*Hydrogen selenide 7783-07-5 125

*Isopropylamine 75-31-0 3,300 

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Ketene 463-51-4 50

Methacrylaldehyde 78-85-3 1,300

*Methyl acrylonitrile 126-98-7 175 

*Methylamine 74-89-5 2,300 

Methyl bromide 74-83-9 1,800

*Methyl chloride 74-87-3 12,000 

*Methyl chloroformate 79-22-1 350 

Methyl dichlorosilane 75-54-7 27,000

Methyl fluoroacetate 453-18-9 90

Methyl fluorosulfate 421-20-5 50

*Methylhydrazine 60-34-4 125 

Methyl iodide 74-88-4 2,900

*Methyl mercaptan 74-93-1 2,400 

Methyl vinyl ketone 78-94-4 10

*Nickel carbonyl 13463-39-3 125 

*Nitric acid (HNO3)

94 percent by weight or 7697-37-2 450 

 more HNO3

Nitrogen Oxides

 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

 10 percent by volume 10102-44-0 200

 or more

 *Nitric oxide

 10 percent by volume 10102-43-9 125 

 or more

 Nitrogen tetroxide

 10 percent by volume 10544-72-6 200

 or more

 Nitrogen trifluoride 7783-54-2 10,000

 Nitrogen trioxide

 10 percent by volume 10544-73-7 175

*Oleum 65 percent by weight

 or more

 free sulfur trioxide (SO3) 8014-95-7 800

Osmium tetroxide 20816-12-0 4,500

Oxygen difluoride 7783-41-7 10

Ozone 10028-15-6 15

Pentaborane 19624-22-7 15

*Perchloromethyl mercaptan 594-42-3 125 

Perchloryl fluoride 7616-94-6 2,900

*Phosphine 7803-51-2 30

Phosphorus trifluoride 7783-55-3 34,000

*Phosphoryl chloride 10025-87-3 800

Propylamine 107-10-8 11,000

Selenium hexafluoride 7783-79-1 700

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Stibine 7803-52-3 250

*Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

 10 percent by volume

 or more SO2 7446-09-5 4,600

Sulfur monochloride 10025-67-9 2,800

Sulfur pentafluoride 5714-22-7 175

*Sulfur tetrafluoride 7783-60-0 150 

*Sulfur trioxide 7446-11-9 500 

Sulfuryl fluoride 2699-79-8 22,000

Tellurium hexafluoride 7783-80-4 175

Tetrafluorohydrazine 10036-47-2 3,800

*Tetramethyl lead 75-74-1 800

*Tetranitromethane 509-14-8 900 

Thionyl chloride 7719-09-7 250

*Titanium tetrachloride 7550-45-0 600 

*Trichlorosilane 10025-78-2 2,700 

*Trifluorochloroethylene 79-38-9 7,300 

Trimethoxysilane 2487-90-3 1,100

*Trimethylamine 75-50-3 11,000 

*Trimethylchlorosilane 75-77-4 1,400 

Vinyl trichlorosilane 75-94-5 7,700

*EHS also listed in Part B or Part C as of the date of adoption. Some may appear with different

Federal thresholds or concentrations.

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Part B

40 CFR 68.130 Table 1 (and 2) incorporated by reference

Table I, Part B

TABLE 1 TO 68.130 - LIST OF REGULATED TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND THRESHOLD

QUANTITIES FOR ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION

[ALPHABETICAL ORDER - 77 SUBSTANCES]

 

Chemical Name CAS No. Threshold Basis for

 quantity (lbs.) listing

Acrolein [2-Propenal] 107-02-8 5,000 b

Acrylonitrile [2-Propenenitrile] 107-13-1 20,000 b

Acrylyl chloride [2-Propenoyl 814-68-6 5,000 b

 chloride]

Allyl alcohol [2-Propen-1-ol] 107-18-6 15,000 b

Allylamine [2-Propen-1-amine] 107-11-9 10,000 b

Ammonia (anhydrous) 7664-41-7 10,000 a, b

Ammonia (conc 20% or greater) 7664-41-7 20,000 a, b

Arsenous trichloride 7784-34-1 15,000 b

Arsine 7784-42-1 1,000 b

 Boron trichloride [Borane, trichloro-] 10294-34-5 5,000 b

 Boron trifluoride [Borane, trifluoro-] 7637-07-2 5,000 b

 Boron trifluoride compound with methyl 353-42-4 15,000 b

 ether (1:1) [Boron,

 trifluoro[oxybis[metane]]-, T-4-

 Bromine 7726-95-6 10,000 a, b

 Carbon disulfide 75-15-0 20,000 b

 Chlorine 7782-50-5 2,500 a, b

 Chlorine dioxide [Chlorine oxide 10049-04-4 1,000 c

 (ClO2)]

 Chloroform [Methane, trichloro-] 67-66-3 20,000 b

 Chloromethyl ether [Methane, 542-88-1 1,000 b

 oxybis[chloro-]

 Chloromethyl methyl ether [Methane, 107-30-2 5,000 b

 chloromethoxy-]

 Crotonaldehyde [2-Butenal] 4170-30-3 20,000 b

Crotonaldehyde, (E)- [2-Butenal, (E)-] 123-73-9 20,000 b

 Cyanogen chloride 506-77-4 10,000 c

 Cyclohexylamine [Cyclohexanamine] 108-91-8 15,000 b

 Diborane 19287-45-7 2,500 b

 Dimethyldichlorosilane [Silane, 75-78-5 5,000 b

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 dichlorodimethyl-]

 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine [Hydrazine, 57-14-7 15,000 b

 1,1-dimethyl-]

 Epichlorohydrin [Oxirane, 106-89-8 20,000 b

 (chloromethyl)-]

 Ethylenediamine [1,2-Ethanediamine] 107-15-3 20,000 b

 Ethyleneimine [Aziridine] 151-56-4 10,000 b

 Ethylene oxide [Oxirane] 75-21-8 10,000 a, b

 Fluorine 7782-41-4 1,000 b

 Formaldehyde (solution) 50-00-0 15,000 b

 Furan 110-00-9 5,000 b

 Hydrazine 302-01-2 15,000 b

 Hydrochloric acid (conc 37% or greater) 7647-01-0 15,000 d

 Hydrocyanic acid 74-90-8 2,500 a, b

 Hydrogen chloride (anhydrous) 7647-01-0 5,000 a

 [Hydrochloric acid]

 Hydrogen fluoride/Hydrofluoric acid 7664-39-3 1,000 a, b

 (conc 50% or greater) [Hydrofluoric

 acid]

 Hydrogen selenide 7783-07-5 500 b

 Hydrogen sulfide 7783-06-4 10,000 a, b

 Iron, pentacarbonyl- [Iron carbonyl 13463-40-6 2,500 b

 (Fe(CO)5), (TB-5-11)-]

 Isobutyronitrile [Propanenitrile, 78-82-0 20,000 b

 2-methyl-]

 Isopropyl chloroformate 108-23-6 15,000 b

 [Carbonochloridic acid, 1-methylethyl

 ester]

 Methacrylonitrile [2-Propenenitrile, 126-98-7 10,000 b

 2-methyl-]

 Methyl chloride [Methane, chloro-] 74-87-3 10,000 a

 Methyl chloroformate [Carbonochloridic 79-22-1 5,000 b

 acid, methylester]

 Methyl hydrazine [Hydrazine, methyl-] 60-34-4 15,000 b

 Methyl isocyanate [Methane, 624-83-9 10,000 a, b

 isocyanato-]

 Methyl mercaptan [Methanethiol] 74-93-1 10,000 b

 Methyl thiocyanate [Thiocyanic acid, 556-64-9 20,000 b

 methyl ester]

 Methyltrichlorosilane [Silane, 75-79-6 5,000 b

 trichloromethyl-]

 Nickel carbonyl 13463-39-3 1,000 b

 Nitric acid (conc 80% or greater) 7697-37-2 15,000 b

 Nitric oxide [Nitrogen oxide (NO)] 10102-43-9 10,000 b

 Oleum (Fuming Sulfuric acid) [Sulfuric 8014-95-7 10,000 e

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 acid, mixture with sulfur trioxide]1

 Peracetic acid [Ethaneperoxoic acid] 79-21-0 10,000 b

 Perchloromethylmercaptan 594-42-3 10,000 b

 [Methanesulfenyl chloride, trichloro-]

 Phosgene [Carbonic dichloride] 75-44-5 500 a, b

 Phosphine 7803-51-2 5,000 b

 Phosphorus oxychloride [Phosphoryl 10025-87-3 5,000 b

 chloride]

 Phosphorus trichloride [Phosphorous 7719-12-2 15,000 b

 trichloride]

 Piperidine 110-89-4 15,000 b

 Propionitrile [Propanenitrile] 107-12-0 10,000 b

 Propyl chloroformate [Carbonochloridic 109-61-5 15,000 b

 acid, propylester]

 Propyleneimine [Aziridine, 2-methyl-] 75-55-8 10,000 b

 Propylene oxide [Oxirane, methyl-] 75-56-9 10,000 b

 Sulfur dioxide (anhydrous) 7446-09-5 5,000 a, b

 Sulfur tetrafluoride [Sulfur fluoride 7783-60-0 2,500 b

 (SF4), (T-4)-]

 Sulfur trioxide 7446-11-9 10,000 a, b

Tetramethyllead [Plumbane, 75-74-1 10,000 b

 tetramethyl-]

Tetranitromethane [Methane, 509-14-8 10,000 b

 tetranitro-]

Titanium tetrachloride [Titanium 7550-45-0 2,500 b

 chloride (TiCl4) (T-4)-]

Toluene 2,4-diisocyanate [Benzene, 584-84-9 10,000 a

 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methyl-]

1

Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate [Benzene, 91-08-7 10,000 a

 1,3-diisocyanato-2-methyl-]

1

Toluene diisocyanate (unspecified 26471-62-5 10,000 a

 isomer) [Benzene,

 1,3-diisocyanatomethyl-]

1

Trimethylchlorosilane [Silane, 75-77-4 10,000 b

 chlorotrimethyl-]

Vinyl acetate monomer [Acetic acid 108-05-4 15,000 b

 ethenyl ester]

1 The mixture exemption in 68.115(b)(1) does not apply to the

substance.

Note: Basis for Listing:

a Mandated for listing by Congress.

b On EHS list, vapor pressure 10 mmHg or greater.

c Toxic gas.

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d Toxicity of hydrogen chloride, potential to release hydrogen chloride, and history of accidents.

e Toxicity of sulfur trioxide and sulfuric acid, potential to release sulfur trioxide, and history of

accidents.

TABLE 2 TO 68.130 - LIST OF REGULATED TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND THRESHOLD

QUANTITIES FOR ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION

[CAS NUMBER ORDER - 77 SUBSTANCES]

 

 CAS No. Chemical Name. Threshold Basis for

quantity (lbs.) listing

 50-00-0 Formaldehyde (solution) 15,000 b

 57-14-7 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine [Hydrazine, 15,000 b

 1,1-dimethyl-]

 60-34-4 Methyl hydrazine [Hydrazine, methyl-] 15,000 b

 67-66-3 Chloroform [Methane, trichloro-] 20,000 b

 74-87-3 Methyl chloride [Methane, chloro-] 10,000 a

 74-90-8 Hydrocyanic acid 2,500 a, b

 74-93-1 Methyl mercaptan [Methanethiol] 10,000 b

 75-15-0 Carbon disulfide 20,000 b

 75-21-8 Ethylene oxide [Oxirane] 10,000 a, b

 75-44-5 Phosgene [Carbonic dichloride] 500 a, b

 75-55-8 Propyleneimine [Aziridine, 2-methyl-] 10,000 b

 75-56-9 Propylene oxide [Oxirane, methyl-] 10,000 b

 75-74-1 Tetramethyllead [Plumbane, 10,000 b

 tetramethyl-]

 75-77-4 Trimethylchlorosilane [Silane, 10,000 b

 chlorotrimethyl-]

 75-78-5 Dimethyldichlorosilane [Silane, 5,000 b

 dichlorodimethyl-]

 75-79-6 Methyltrichlorosilane [Silane, 5,000 b

 trichloromethyl-]

 78-82-0 Isobutyronitrile [Propanenitrile, 20,000 b

 2-methyl-]

 79-21-0 Peracetic acid [Ethaneperoxoic acid] 10,000 b

 79-22-1 Methyl chloroformate [Carbonochloridic 5,000 b

 acid, methylester]

 91-08-7 Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate [Benzene, 10,000 a

 1,3-diisocyanato-2-methyl-]

1

 106-89-8 Epichlorohydrin [Oxirane, 20,000 b

 (chloromethyl)-]

 107-02-8 Acrolein [2-Propenal] 5,000 b

 107-11-9 Allylamine [2-Propen-1-amine] 10,000 b

 107-12-0 Propionitrile [Propanenitrile] 10,000 b

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 107-13-1 Acrylonitrile [2-Propenenitrile] 20,000 b

 107-15-3 Ethylenediamine [1,2-Ethanediamine] 20,000 b

 107-18-6 Allyl alcohol [2-Propen-1-ol] 15,000 b

 107-30-2 Chloromethyl methyl ether [Methane, 5,000 b

 chloromethoxy-]

 108-05-4 Vinyl acetate monomer [Acetic acid 15,000 b

 ethenyl ester]

 108-23-6 Isopropyl chloroformate 15,000 b

 [Carbonochloridic acid, 1-methylethyl

 ester]

 108-91-8 Cyclohexylamine [Cyclohexanamine] 15,000 b

 109-61-5 Propyl chloroformate [Carbonochloridic 15,000 b

 acid, propylester]

 110-00-9 Furan 5,000 b

 110-89-4 Piperidine 15,000 b

 123-73-9 Crotonaldehyde, (E)- [2-Butenal, (E)-] 20,000 b

 126-98-7 Methacrylonitrile [2-Propenenitrile, 10,000 b

 2-methyl-]

 151-56-4 Ethyleneimine [Aziridine] 10,000 b

 302-01-2 Hydrazine 15,000 b

 353-42-4 Boron trifluoride compound with methyl 15,000 b

 ther (1:1) [Boron,

 trifluoro[oxybis[metane]]-, T-4-

 506-77-4 Cyanogen chloride 10,000 c

 509-14-8 Tetranitromethane [Methane, 10,000 b

 tetranitro-]

 542-88-1 Chloromethyl ether [Methane, 1,000 b

 oxybis[chloro-]

 556-64-9 Methyl thiocyanate [Thiocyanic acid, 20,000 b

 methyl ester]

 584-84-9 Toluene 2,4-diisocyanate [Benzene, 10,000 a

 2,4-diisocyanato-1-methyl-]

1

 594-42-3 Perchloromethylmercaptan 10,000 b

 [Methanesulfenyl chloride, trichloro-]

 624-83-9 Methyl isocyanate [Methane, 10,000 a, b

 isocyanato-]

 814-68-6 Acrylyl chloride [2-Propenoyl 5,000 b

 chloride]

 4170-30-3 Crotonaldehyde [2-Butenal] 20,000 b

 7446-09-5 Sulfur dioxide (anhydrous) 5,000 a, b

 7446-11-9 Sulfur trioxide 10,000 a, b

 7550-45-0 Titanium tetrachloride [Titanium 2,500 b

 chloride (TiCl4) (T-4)-]

 7637-07-2 Boron trifluoride [Borane, trifluoro-] 5,000 b

 7647-01-0 Hydrochloric acid (conc 37% or greater) 15,000 d

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 7647-01-0 Hydrogen chloride (anhydrous) 5,000 a

 [Hydrochloric acid]

 7664-39-3 Hydrogen fluoride/Hydrofluoric acid 1,000 a, b

 (conc 50% or greater) [Hydrofluoric

 acid]

 7664-41-7 Ammonia (anhydrous) 10,000 a, b

 7664-41-7 Ammonia (conc 20% or greater) 20,000 a, b

 7697-37-2 Nitric acid (conc 80% or greater) 15,000 b

 7719-12-2 Phosphorus trichloride [Phosphorous 15,000 b

 trichloride]

 7726-95-6 Bromine 10,000 a, b

 7782-41-4 Fluorine 1,000 b

 7782-50-5 Chlorine 2,500 a, b

 7783-06-4 Hydrogen sulfide 10,000 a, b

 7783-07-5 Hydrogen selenide 500 b

 7783-60-0 Sulfur tetrafluoride [Sulfur fluoride 2,500 b

 (SF4), (T-4)-]

 7784-34-1 Arsenous trichloride 15,000 b

 7784-42-1 Arsine 1,000 b

 7803-51-2 Phosphine 5,000 b

 8014-95-7 Oleum (Fuming Sulfuric acid) [Sulfuric 10,000 e

 acid, mixture with sulfur trioxide]1

 10025-87-3 Phosphorus oxychloride [Phosphoryl 5,000 b

 chloride]

 10049-04-4 Chlorine dioxide [Chlorine oxide 1,000 c

 (ClO2)]

 10102-43-9 Nitric oxide [Nitrogen oxide (NO)] 10,000 b

 10294-34-5 Boron trichloride [Borane, trichloro-] 5,000 b

 13463-39-3 Nickel carbonyl 1,000 b

 13463-40-6 Iron, pentacarbonyl- [Iron carbonyl 2,500 b

 (Fe(CO)5), (TB-5-11)-]

 19287-45-7 Diborane 2,500 b

 26471-62-5 Toluene diisocyanate (unspecified 10,000 a

 isomer) [Benzene,

 1,3-diisocyanatomethyl-]

1

1 The mixture exemption in 68.115(b)(1) does not apply to the

substance.

Note: Basis for Listing:

a Mandated for listing by Congress.

b On EHS list, vapor pressure 10 mmHg or greater.

c Toxic gas.

d Toxicity of hydrogen chloride, potential to release hydrogen chloride,

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and history of accidents.

e Toxicity of sulfur trioxide and sulfuric acid, potential to release

sulfur trioxide, and history of accidents.

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Part C

40 CFR 68.130 Table 3 (and 4) incorporated by reference

Table I, Part C

TABLE 3 TO 68.130 - LIST OF REGULATED FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES1 AND

THRESHOLD QUANTITIES FOR ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION

[ALPHABETICAL ORDER - 63 SUBSTANCES]

Chemical Name CAS No. Threshold Basis for

 quantity (lbs.) listing

Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 10,000 g

Acetylene [Ethyne] 74-86-2 10,000 f

 Bromotrifluorethylene [Ethene, 598-73-2 10,000 f

 bromotrifluoro-]

 1,3-Butadiene 106-99-0 10,000 f

Butane 106-97-8 10,000 f

 1-Butene 106-98-9 10,000 f

 2-Butene 107-01-7 10,000 f

 Butene 25167-67-3 10,000 f

 2-Butene-cis 590-18-1 10,000 f

 2-Butene-trans [2-Butene, (E)] 624-64-6 10,000 f

 Carbon oxysulfide [Carbon oxide 463-58-1 10,000 f

 sulfide (COS)]

 Chlorine monoxide [Chlorine oxide] 7791-21-1 10,000 f

 2-Chloropropylene [1-Propene, 557-98-2 10,000 g

 2-chloro-]

 1-Chloropropylene [1-Propene, 590-21-6 10,000 g

 1-chloro-]

 Cyanogen [Ethanedinitrile] 460-19-5 10,000 f

 Cyclopropane 75-19-4 10,000 f

 Dichlorosilane [Silane, dichloro-] 4109-96-0 10,000 f

 Difluoroethane [Ethane, 1,1-difluoro-] 75-37-6 10,000 f

 Dimethylamine [Methanamine, N-methyl-] 124-40-3 10,000 f

 2,2-Dimethylpropane [Propane, 463-82-1 10,000 f

 2,2-dimethyl-]

 Ethane 74-84-0 10,000 f

 Ethyl acetylene [1-Butyne] 107-00-6 10,000 f

 Ethylamine [Ethanamine] 75-04-7 10,000 f

 Ethyl chloride [Ethane, chloro-] 75-00-3 10,000 f

 Ethylene [Ethene] 74-85-1 10,000 f

 Ethyl ether [Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis-] 60-29-7 10,000 g

 Ethyl mercaptan [Ethanethiol] 75-08-1 10,000 g

 Ethyl nitrite [Nitrous acid, ethyl 109-95-5 10,000 f

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 ester]

 Hydrogen 1333-74-0 10,000 f

Isobutane [Propane, 2-methyl] 75-28-5 10,000 f

 Isopentane [Butane, 2-methyl-] 78-78-4 10,000 g

 Isoprene [1,3-Butadiene, 2-methyl-] 78-79-5 10,000 g

 Isopropylamine [2-Propanamine] 75-31-0 10,000 g

 Isopropyl chloride [Propane, 75-29-6 10,000 g

 2-chloro-]

 Methane 74-82-8 10,000 f

 Methylamine [Methanamine] 74-89-5 10,000 f

 3-Methyl-1-butene 563-45-1 10,000 f

 2-Methyl-1-butene 563-46-2 10,000 g

 Methyl ether [Methane, oxybis-] 115-10-6 10,000 f

 Methyl formate [Formic acid, methyl 107-31-3 10,000 g

 ester]

2-Methylpropene [1-Propene, 2-methyl-] 115-11-7 10,000 f

 1,3-Pentadiene 504-60-9 10,000 f

 Pentane 109-66-0 10,000 g

 1-Pentene 109-67-1 10,000 g

 2-Pentene, (E)- 646-04-8 10,000 g

 2-Pentene, (Z)- 627-20-3 10,000 g

 Propadiene [1,2-Propadiene] 463-49-0 10,000 f

Propane 74-98-6 10,000 f

 Propylene [1-Propene] 115-07-1 10,000 f

 Propyne [1-Propyne] 74-99-7 10,000 f

 Silane 7803-62-5 10,000 f

Tetrafluoroethylene [Ethene, 116-14-3 10,000 f

 tetrafluoro-]

Tetramethylsilane [Silane, 75-76-3 10,000 g

 tetramethyl-]

Trichlorosilane [Silane, trichloro-] 10025-78-2 10,000 g

Trifluorochloroethylene [Ethene, 79-38-9 10,000 f

 chlorotrifluoro-]

Trimethylamine [Methanamine, 75-50-3 10,000 f

 N,N-dimethyl-]

Vinyl acetylene [1-Buten-3-yne] 689-97-4 10,000 f

Vinyl chloride [Ethene, chloro-] 75-01-4 10,000 a, f

Vinyl ethyl ether [Ethene, ethoxy-] 109-92-2 10,000 g

Vinyl fluoride [Ethene, fluoro-] 75-02-5 10,000 f

Vinylidene chloride [Ethene, 75-35-4 10,000 g

 1,1-dichloro-]

Vinylidene fluoride [Ethene, 75-38-7 10,000 f

 1,1-difluoro-]

Vinyl methyl ether [Ethene, methoxy-] 107-25-5 10,000 f

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1

 A flammable substance when used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at a retail facility is

excluded from all provisions of this part (see §68.126).

Note:Basis for Listing:

a Mandated for listing by Congress.

f Flammable gas.

g Volatile flammable liquid.

TABLE 4 TO 68.130 - LIST OF REGULATED FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES1 AND

THRESHOLD QUANTITIES FOR ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION

[CAS NUMBER ORDER - 63 SUBSTANCES]

 

 CAS No. Chemical Name. CAS No. Threshold Basis for

quantity (lbs.) listing

 60-29-7 Ethyl ether [Ethane, 60-29-7 10,000 g

 1,1'-oxybis-]

 74-82-8 Methane 74-82-8 10,000 f

 74-84-0 Ethane 74-84-0 10,000 f

 74-85-1 Ethylene [Ethene] 74-85-1 10,000 f

 74-86-2 Acetylene [Ethyne] 74-86-2 10,000 f

 74-89-5 Methylamine [Methanamine] 74-89-5 10,000 f

 74-98-6 Propane 74-98-6 10,000 f

 74-99-7 Propyne [1-Propyne] 74-99-7 10,000 f

 75-00-3 Ethyl chloride [Ethane, 75-00-3 10,000 f

 chloro-]

 75-01-4 Vinyl chloride [Ethene, 75-01-4 10,000 a, f

 chloro-]

 75-02-5 Vinyl fluoride [Ethene, 75-02-5 10,000 f

 fluoro-]

 75-04-7 Ethylamine [Ethanamine] 75-04-7 10,000 f

 75-07-0 Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 10,000 g

 75-08-1 Ethyl mercaptan 75-08-1 10,000 g

 [Ethanethiol]

 75-19-4 Cyclopropane 75-19-4 10,000 f

 75-28-5 Isobutane [Propane, 75-28-5 10,000 f

 2-methyl]

 75-29-6 Isopropyl chloride 75-29-6 10,000 g

 [Propane, 2-chloro-]

 75-31-0 Isopropylamine 75-31-0 10,000 g

 [2-Propanamine]

 75-35-4 Vinylidene chloride 75-35-4 10,000 g

 [Ethene, 1,1-dichloro-]

 75-37-6 Difluoroethane [Ethane, 75-37-6 10,000 f

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 1,1-difluoro-]

 75-38-7 Vinylidene fluoride 75-38-7 10,000 f

 [Ethene, 1,1-difluoro-]

 75-50-3 Trimethylamine 75-50-3 10,000 f

 [Methanamine, N,N-dimethyl-]

 75-76-3 Tetramethylsilane [Silane, 75-76-3 10,000 g

 tetramethyl-]

 78-78-4 Isopentane [Butane, 78-78-4 10,000 g

 2-methyl-]

 78-79-5 Isoprene [1,3-Butadiene, 78-79-5 10,000 g

 2-methyl-]

 79-38-9 Trifluorochloroethylene 79-38-9 10,000 f

 [Ethene, chlorotrifluoro-]

 106-97-8 Butane 106-97-8 10,000 f

 106-98-9 1-Butene 106-98-9 10,000 f

 106-99-0 1,3-Butadiene 106-99-0 10,000 f

 107-00-6 Ethyl acetylene [1-Butyne] 107-00-6 10,000 f

 107-01-7 2-Butene 107-01-7 10,000 f

 107-25-5 Vinyl methyl ether [Ethene, 107-25-5 10,000 f

 methoxy-]

 107-31-3 Methyl formate [Formic 107-31-3 10,000 g

 acid, methyl ester]

 109-66-0 Pentane 109-66-0 10,000 g

 109-67-1 1-Pentene 109-67-1 10,000 g

 109-92-2 Vinyl ethyl ether [Ethene, 109-92-2 10,000 g

 ethoxy-]

 109-95-5 Ethyl nitrite [Nitrous 109-95-5 10,000 f

 acid, ethyl ester]

 115-07-1 Propylene [1-Propene] 115-07-1 10,000 f

 115-10-6 Methyl ether [Methane, 115-10-6 10,000 f

 oxybis-]

 115-11-7 2-Methylpropene , 115-11-7 10,000 f

 [1-Propene 2-methyl-]

 116-14-3 Tetrafluoroethylene 116-14-3 10,000 f

 [Ethene, tetrafluoro-]

 124-40-3 Dimethylamine , 124-40-3 10,000 f

 [Methanamine N-methyl-]

 460-19-5 Cyanogen [Ethanedinitrile] 460-19-5 10,000 f

 463-49-0 Propadiene [1,2-Propadiene] 463-49-0 10,000 f

 463-58-1 Carbon oxysulfide [Carbon 463-58-1 10,000 f

 oxide sulfide (COS)]

 463-82-1 2,2-Dimethylpropane 463-82-1 10,000 f

 [Propane, 2,2-dimethyl-]

 504-60-9 1,3-Pentadiene 504-60-9 10,000 f

 557-98-2 2-Chloropropylene 557-98-2 10,000 g

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 [1-Propene, 2-chloro-]

 563-45-1 3-Methyl-1-butene 563-45-1 10,000 f

 563-46-2 2-Methyl-1-butene 563-46-2 10,000 g

 590-18-1 2-Butene-cis 590-18-1 10,000 f

 590-21-6 1-Chloropropylene 590-21-6 10,000 g

 [1-Propene, 1-chloro-]

 598-73-2 Bromotrifluorethylene 598-73-2 10,000 f

 [Ethene, bromotrifluoro-]

 624-64-6 2-Butene-trans [2-Butene, 624-64-6 10,000 f

 (E)]

 627-20-3 2-Pentene, (Z)- 627-20-3 10,000 g

 646-04-8 2-Pentene, (E)- 646-04-8 10,000 g

 689-97-4 Vinyl acetylene 689-97-4 10,000 f

 [1-Buten-3-yne]

 1333-74-0 Hydrogen 1333-74-0 10,000 f

 4109-96-0 Dichlorosilane [Silane, 4109-96-0 10,000 f

 dichloro-]

 7791-21-1 Chlorine monoxide [Chlorine 7791-21-1 10,000 f

 oxide]

 7803-62-5 Silane 7803-62-5 10,000 f

 10025-78-2 Trichlorosilane [Silane, 10025-78-2 10,000 g

 trichloro-]

25167-67-3 Butene 25167-67-3 10,000 f

1 A flammable substance when used as a fuel or held for sale as a fuel at a retail facility is excluded

from all provisions of this part (see §68.126).

Note:Basis for listing:

a Mandated for listing by Congress.

f Flammable gas.

g Volatile flammable liquid.

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Table I, Part D, Group I

List of Individual Reactive Hazard Substances

Substance CAS # Threshold

Quantity

(pounds)

Basis

for

Listing

1. Acetyl Peroxide 110-22-5 2,500 e

2. Butyl Hydroperoxide tertiary 75-91-2 2,500 e

3. Butyl hypochlorite tertiary 507-40-4 2,500 b

4. Calcium dithionite or Calcium hydrosulfite 15512-36-4 5,000 b

5. Chlorodinitrobenzenes 97-00-7 2,500 d, e

6. Cumene Hydroperoxide 80-15-9 2,500 e

7. Dibenzoyl peroxide 94-36-0 2,500 f

8. Diethyl Peroxide 628-37-5 2,500 e

9. Diisopropyl Peroxydicarbonate 105-64-6 2,500 e

10. Dinitro phenol, dry or wet,less than 15% water as 2,4 51-28-5 2,500 a

11. Dinitro resourcinol (wetted with not less than 15% water) 35860-51-6 2,500 a

12. Dipicryl sulfide 2217-06-3 2,500 a

13. Di-tert-butyl Peroxide 110-05-4 2,500 e

14. Divinyl Acetylene 821-08-9 2,500 e

15. Ethyl Nitrate 625-58-1 2,500 e

16. Ethyl Nitrite (solutions) 109-95-5 2,500 d, e

17. Isosorbide dinitrate 87-33-2 2,500 a

18. Magnesium diamide 7803-54-5 2,500 b

19. m-Dinitrobenzene 99-65-0 2,500 d

20. Nitroglycerine (alcohol solution) 55-63-0 2,500 e

21. Nitromethane 75-52-5 2,500 d, e

22. o-Dinitrobenzene 528-29-0 2,500 e

23. p-Dinitrobenzene 100-25-4 2,500 d

24. Peracetic acid (greater than 56% peracetic acid) 79-21-0 2,500 d, e

25. Picric acid (wet, with not less than 10% water) 88-89-1 2,500 d

26. Potassium dithionite or Potassium hydrosulfite 14293-73-3 5,000 b

27. Propargyl bromide (3-Bromopropyne) 106-96-7 2,500 d, e

28. Silver picrate wetted with not less than 30% water 146-84-9 2,500 a

29. Sodium dithionite or Sodium hydrosulfite 7775-14-6 5,000 b

30. Trinitro benzene as 1,3,5 (wetted not less than 30 % water) 99-35-4 2,500 a

Basis for listing: 

a = DOT 4.1

b = DOT 4.2

c = DOT 4.3

d = NFPA 49

e = NFPA 325

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f = NFPA 432

Table I, Part D, Group II

Reactive Hazard Substance Mixtures Functional Groups

(For Threshold Quantity Determination See N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(b) and N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(c))

Functional Group(s) Reactive Substance Class

1. -C≡C- Acetylenic compounds

2. -C≡C-M Metal acetylides

3. -C≡C-X Haloacetylene derivatives

Diazirines

4. CN2 Diazo compounds

5. -C-N=O

-N-N=O

Nitroso compounds

6. -C-NO2

Ar-NO2, Ar(NO2)n

C(NO2)n

O2NC-CNO2

HC[OCH2C(NO2)3]3,

C[OCH2C(NO2)3]4

Nitroalkanes, C-nitro and

Nitroaryl and Polynitroaryl compounds

Polynitroalkyl compounds

Trinitroethyl orthoesters

7. -C-O-N=O Acyl or alkyl nitrites

8. -C-O-NO2 Acyl or alkyl nitrates

9. 1,2-Epoxides

10

.

MC≡N→O

C=N-O-M

Metal fulminates or

aci-nitro salts, oximates

11

.

Fluorodinitromethyl compounds

12

.

-N-M N-metal derivatives 

13

.

-N=Hg

+=N- Poly(dimercuryimmonium salts)

14

.

-N-NO2 N-nitro compounds

15

.

=N+-N-NO2 N-Azolium nitroimidates

16

.

-C-N=N-C- Azo compounds

17

.

Ar-N=N-O-R Arenediazoates

18

.

ArN=N-S-Ar Arenediazo aryl sulfides

19

.

Ar-N=N-O-N=N-Ar Bis(arenediazo) oxides

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Functional Group(s) Reactive Substance Class

20

.

Ar-N=N-S-N=N-Ar Bis(arenediazo) sulfides

21

.

(R=H, CN, OH, NO)

Trizenes (TCPA note: typographical error, correct spelling is “Triazines”

22

.

-N=N-N=N- High-nitrogen compounds

Tetrazoles

23

.

-C-O-O-H Alkylhydroperoxides

Peroxyacids

24

.

-C-O-O-C- Peroxides (cyclic, diacyl, dialkyl,), peroxyesters

25

.

-O-O-M

EOOMOOMetal peroxides, peroxoacid salts

26

.

-O-O-E Peroxoacids, peroxyesters

27

.

H3N→Cr-OO- Amminechromium peroxocomplexes

28

.

-N3 Azides (acyl, halogen, nonmetal, organic) 

29

.

Arenediazonium oxides

30

.

-C-N2

+S- Diazonium sulfides and derivatives, “Xanthates”

31

.

N

+

-HZ

-

N

+EOn-

Hydrazinium salts

Oxosalts of nitrogenous bases

32

.

-N

+

-OH Z- Hydroxylaminium salts

33

.

-C-N2

+Z- Diazonium carboxylates or salts

34

.

[N→Metal]

+

 Z- Amminemetal oxosalts

35

.

Ar-Metal-X

X-Ar-Metal

Halo-arylmetals

Haloarenemetal π-complexes

36

.

-N-X

XN3

Halogen azides

N-halogen compounds

N-haloimides

37

.

-N-F2

-C(NF)NF2

Difluoroamino compounds

N,N,N-trifluoroalkylamidines

38

.

N-O- N-O compounds

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Functional Group(s) Reactive Substance Class

39

.

-O-X

XOn

-Cl-O3

ClO2

-

R-O-Cl-O3

RN+H3ClO4

-

Hypohalites

Halogen oxides

Perchloryl compounds

Chlorite salts

Alkyl perchlorates

Aminium perchlorates

40

.

Polymerization, alkene (vinyl) polymers and monomers thereof

41

.

Polymerization, polyamide polymers and monomers thereof

42

.

Polymerization, polyester polymers and monomers thereof

43

.

S2O4

- - Dithionites

44

.

-C-Metal Organometallics

Abbreviations: Ar = aromatic (benzene); M = metal; R = organic chain; X = halogen; E = nonmetal;

Z = anion; n = integer variable; all other abbreviations are for the element symbols from the periodic

table of elements

Note: Not all chemical bond symbols are shown.

(b) The following conditions apply for determining whether RHSs or RHS Mixtures

listed in Part D of Table I are subject to the requirements of this chapter.

1. Individual RHSs listed in Table I, Part D, Group I that are received, stored,

and handled in combination with one or more other chemical substances specifically formulated to

inhibit the reactive hazard (such as water reactivity, pyrophoric, or self-reacting) of the RHS shall not

be exempt from this chapter.

2. An RHS Mixture is a combination of substances that is intentionally mixed in

a process vessel and is capable of undergoing an exothermic chemical reaction, which produces toxic

or flammable EHSs or energy. RHS mixtures include a reactant, product, or byproduct that is a

chemical substance or a mixture of substances having one or more of the chemical functional groups

specified in Table I, Part D, Group II. An RHS mixture has a heat of reaction which, by convention,

is expressed as a negative value for an exothermic reaction, that has an absolute value greater than or

equal to 100 calories per gram of RHS mixture. Non-reacting substances such as solvents shall not

be included in the determination of the heat of reaction value of the RHS mixture.

3 The heat of solution or dilution shall not be considered when determining

whether a mixture of substances is an RHS subject to this chapter.

4. RHS mixtures that are only processed in a scrubber that is operated as an air

pollution control device in compliance with the conditions of a State permit pursuant to the Air

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5. The owner or operator shall determine and document the heat of reaction by

using one of the following methods:

i. Testing the intended combination in a calorimetry test to the lower of

400 degrees Celsius or the maximum achievable temperature in the process vessel; or

ii. A generally accepted practice such as a literature review or

engineering calculations applicable to the RHS mixture to the lower of 400 degrees or the maximum

achievable temperature in the process vessel.

6. The heat of reaction of an RHS mixture in a semi-batch reaction shall be

determined assuming that all reactants are added at the same time as in a batch reaction.

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(c) Table II - Reactive Hazard Substance Mixture Threshold Quantities

- Heat of Reaction (-∆HR)

(calories/g )

Threshold Quantity

(Pounds)

100 ≤ -∆HR < 200 13,100

200 ≤ -∆HR < 300 8,700

300 ≤ -∆HR < 400 6,500

400 ≤ -∆HR < 500 5,200

500 ≤ -∆HR < 600 4,400

600 ≤ -∆HR < 700 3,700

700 ≤ -∆HR < 800 3,300

800 ≤ -∆HR < 900 2,900

900 ≤ -∆HR < 1,000 2,600

-∆HR ≥ 1,000 2,400

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SUBCHAPTER 7. RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TCPA PROGRAM SUBMISSION

7:31-7.1 Incorporation by reference

(a) This subchapter incorporates by reference the provisions of 40 CFR 68 Subpart G,

Risk Management Plan, including all future amendments and supplements, except as provided

below. 

(b) The following provisions of 40 CFR 68 Subpart G are not incorporated by reference: 40

CFR 68.165(a)(1) and 40 CFR 68.185(a).

§68.150 Submission, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1,

2, and 7

(a) The owner or operator shall submit a single RMP that includes the information required

by Secs. 68.155 through 68.185 for all covered processes. The RMP shall be submitted in a method

and format to a central point as specified by EPA as of the date of submission for covered processes

regulated under 40 CFR 68. Submittal of the RMP to the Department shall be in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 below.

(b) The owner or operator shall submit the first RMP no later than the latest of the following

dates:

(1) June 21, 1999;

(2) Three years after the date on which a regulated substance is first listed under § 68.130; or

(3) The date on which a regulated substance is first present at or above a threshold quantity at

the facility. 

(c) The owner or operator of any stationary source for which an RMP was submitted before

June 21, 2004, shall revise the RMP to include the information required by Sec. 68.160(b)(6) and

(14) by June 21, 2004 in the manner specified by EPA prior to that date. Any such submission shall

also include the information required by Sec. 68.160(b)(20) (indicating that the submission is a

correction to include the information required by Sec. 68.160(b)(6) and (14) or an update under Sec.

68.190).

(d) RMPs submitted under this section shall be updated and corrected in accordance with

Sec. Sec. 68.190 and 68.195.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of Secs. 68.155 to 68.190, the RMP shall exclude

classified information. Subject to appropriate procedures to protect such information from public

disclosure, classified data or information excluded from the RMP may be made available in a

classified annex to the RMP for review by Federal and state representatives who have received the

appropriate security clearances.

(f) Procedures for asserting that information submitted in the RMP is entitled to protection as

confidential business information are set forth in §§ 68.151 and 68.152.

§68.151 Assertion of claims of confidential business information.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, an owner or operator of a stationary

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source required to report or otherwise provide information under this part may make a claim of

confidential business information for any such information that meets the criteria set forth in 40 CFR

2.301.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of 40 CFR part 2, an owner or operator of a stationary

source subject to this part may not claim as confidential business information the following

information:

(1) Registration data required by § 68.160(b)(1) through (b)(6) and (b)(8), (b)(10) through

(b)(13) and NAICS code and Program level of the process set forth in § 68.160(b)(7);

(2) Offsite consequence analysis data required by § 68.165(b)(4), (b)(9), (b)(10), (b)(11), and

(b)(12);

(3) Accidental history data required by § 68.168;

(4) Prevention program data required by § 68.170(b), (d), (e)(1), (f) through (k);

(5) Prevention program data required by § 68.175(b), (d), (e)(1), (f) through (p); and

(6) Emergency response program data required by § 68.180.

(c) Notwithstanding the procedures specified in 40 CFR part 2, an owner or operator

asserting a claim of CBI with respect to information contained in its RMP, shall submit to EPA at the

time it submits the RMP the following:

(1) The information claimed confidential, provided in a format to be specified by EPA;

(2) A sanitized (redacted) copy of the RMP, with the notation "CBI" substituted for the

information claimed confidential, except that a generic category or class name shall be substituted

for any chemical name or identity claimed confidential; and 

(3) The document or documents substantiating each claim of confidential business

information, as described in § 68.152.

§68.152 Substantiating claims of confidential business information.

(a) An owner or operator claiming that information is confidential business information must

substantiate that claim by providing documentation that demonstrates that the claim meets the

substantive criteria set forth in 40 CFR 2.301.

(b) Information that is submitted as part of the substantiation may be claimed confidential by

marking it as confidential business information. Information not so marked will be treated as public

and may be disclosed without notice to the submitter. If information that is submitted as part of the

substantiation is claimed confidential, the owner or operator must provide a sanitized and

unsanitized version of the substantiation.

(c) The owner, operator, or senior official with management responsibility of the stationary

source shall sign a certification that the signer has personally examined the information submitted

and that based on inquiry of the persons who compiled the information, the information is true,

accurate, and complete, and that those portions of the substantiation claimed as confidential business

information would, if disclosed, reveal trade secrets or other confidential business information.

§68.155 Executive summary.

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description of the following elements:

(a) The accidental release prevention and emergency response policies at the stationary

source;

(b) The stationary source and regulated substances handled;

(c) The general accidental release prevention program and chemical specific prevention

steps;

(d) The five-year accident history;

(e) The emergency response program; and

(f) Planned changes to improve safety.

§68.160 Registration, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)8

(a) The owner or operator shall complete a single registration form and include it in the RMP.

The form shall cover all regulated substances handled in covered processes.

(b) The registration shall include the following data:

(1) Stationary source name, street, city, county, state, zip code, latitude and longitude,

method for obtaining latitude and longitude, and description of location that latitude and longitude

represent;

(2) The stationary source Dun and Bradstreet number;

(3) Name and Dun and Bradstreet number of the corporate parent company;

(4) The name, telephone number, and mailing address of the owner or operator;

 (5) The name and title of the person or position with overall responsibility for RMP elements

and implementation, and (optional) the e-mail address for that person or position;

 (6) The name, title, telephone number, 24-hour telephone number, and, as of June 21, 2004,

the e-mail address (if an e-mail address exists) of the emergency contact;

(7) For each covered process, the name and CAS number of each regulated substance held at

or above the threshold quantity at the facility , the maximum quantity of each regulated substance or

mixture in the process (in pounds) to two significant digits, the five- or six-digit NAICS code that

most closely corresponds to the process, and the Program level of the process;

(8) The stationary source EPA identifier;

(9) The number of full-time employees at the stationary source;

(10) Whether the stationary source is subject to 29 CFR 1910.119;

(11) Whether the stationary source is subject to 40 CFR part 355;

(12) If the stationary source has a CAA Title V operating permit, the permit number; and

(13) The date of the last safety inspection of the stationary source by a Federal, state, or local

government agency and the identity of the inspecting entity.

(14) As of June 21, 2004, the name, the mailing address, and the telephone number of the

contractor who prepared the RMP (if any);

(15) Source or Parent Company E-mail Address (Optional);

(16) Source Homepage address (Optional)

(17) Phone number at the source for public inquiries (Optional);

(18) Local Emergency Planning Committee (Optional);

(19) OSHA Voluntary Protection Program status (Optional);

(20) As of June 21, 2004, the type of and reason for any changes being made to a previously

submitted RMP; the types of changes to RMP are categorized as follows:

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(i) Updates and re-submissions required under Sec. 68.190(b);

(ii) Corrections under Sec. 68.195 or for purposes of correcting minor clerical

errors, updating administrative information, providing missing data elements or reflecting facility

ownership changes, and which do not require an update and re-submission as specified in Sec.

68.190(b);

(iii) De-registrations required under Sec. 68.190(c); and

(iv) Withdrawals of an RMP for any facility that was erroneously considered

subject to this part 68.

§68.165 Offsite consequence analysis, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)9

(a) The owner or operator shall submit in the RMP information:

Note: the deletion of references to Program 2 at 68.165(a)(2) will be operative March

16, 2010.

(2) For Program 2 and 3 processes, one worst-case release scenario to represent all regulated

toxic substances held above the threshold quantity and one worst-case release scenario to represent

all regulated flammable substances held above the threshold quantity. If additional worst-case

scenarios for toxics or flammables are required by § 68.25(a)(2)(iii), the owner or operator shall

submit the same information on the additional scenario(s). The owner or operator of Program 2 and 3

processes shall also submit information on one alternative release scenario for each regulated toxic

substance held above the threshold quantity and one alternative release scenario to represent all

regulated flammable substances held above the threshold quantity.

(b) The owner or operator shall submit the following data:

(1) Chemical name;

(2) Percentage weight of the chemical in a liquid mixture (toxics only);

(3) Physical state (toxics only);

(4) Basis of results (give model name if used);

(5) Scenario (explosion, fire, toxic gas release, or liquid spill and vaporization);

(6) Quantity released in pounds;

(7) Release rate;

(8) Release duration;

(9) Wind speed and atmospheric stability class (toxics only);

(10) Topography (toxics only);

(11) Distance to endpoint;

(12) Public and environmental receptors within the distance;

(13) Passive mitigation considered; and

(14) Active mitigation considered (alternative releases only);

§68.168 Five-year accident history.

The owner or operator shall submit in the RMP the information provided in § 68.42(b) on

each accident covered by § 68.42(a).

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time.

§68.170 Prevention program/Program 2, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)10

(a) For each Program 2 process, the owner or operator shall provide in the RMP the

information indicated in paragraphs (b) through (k) of this section. If the same information applies to

more than one covered process, the owner or operator may provide the information only once, but

shall indicate to which processes the information applies.

(b) The five- or six-digit NAICS code that most closely corresponds to the process.

(c) The name(s) of the chemical(s) covered.

(d) The date of the most recent review or revision of the safety information and a list of

Federal or state regulations or industry specific design codes and standards used to demonstrate

compliance with the safety information requirement.

(e) The date of completion of the most recent hazard review or update.

(1) The expected date of completion of any changes resulting from the hazard review;

(2) Major hazards identified;

(3) Process controls in use;

(4) Mitigation systems in use;

(5) Monitoring and detection systems in use; and

(6) Changes since the last hazard review.

(f) The date of the most recent review or revision of operating procedures.

(g) The date of the most recent review or revision of training programs;

(1) The type of training provided--classroom, classroom plus on the job, on the job; and

(2) The type of competency testing used.

(h) The date of the most recent review or revision of maintenance procedures and the date of

the most recent equipment inspection or test and the equipment inspected or tested.

(i) The date of the most recent compliance audit and the expected date of completion of any

changes resulting from the compliance audit.

(j) The date of the most recent incident investigation and the expected date of completion of

any changes resulting from the investigation.

(k) The date of the most recent change that triggered a review or revision of safety

information, the hazard review, operating or maintenance procedures, or training.

§68.175 Prevention program/Program 3.

(a) For each Program 3 process, the owner or operator shall provide the information

indicated in paragraphs (b) through (p) of this section. If the same information applies to more than

one covered process, the owner or operator may provide the information only once, but shall indicate

to which processes the information applies.

(b) The five- or six-digit NAICS code that most closely corresponds to the process.

(c) The name(s) of the substance(s) covered.

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(d) The date on which the safety information was last reviewed or revised.

(e) The date of completion of the most recent PHA or update and the technique used.

(1) The expected date of completion of any changes resulting from the PHA;

(2) Major hazards identified;

(3) Process controls in use;

(4) Mitigation systems in use;

(5) Monitoring and detection systems in use; and

(6) Changes since the last PHA.

(f) The date of the most recent review or revision of operating procedures.

(g) The date of the most recent review or revision of training programs;

(1) The type of training provided--classroom, classroom plus on the job, on the job; and

(2) The type of competency testing used.

(h) The date of the most recent review or revision of maintenance procedures and the date of

the most recent equipment inspection or test and the equipment inspected or tested.

(i) The date of the most recent change that triggered management of change procedures and

the date of the most recent review or revision of management of change procedures.

(j) The date of the most recent pre-startup review.

(k) The date of the most recent compliance audit and the expected date of completion of any

changes resulting from the compliance audit;

(l) The date of the most recent incident investigation and the expected date of completion of

any changes resulting from the investigation;

(m) The date of the most recent review or revision of employee participation plans;

(n) The date of the most recent review or revision of hot work permit procedures;

(o) The date of the most recent review or revision of contractor safety procedures; and

(p) The date of the most recent evaluation of contractor safety performance.

§68.180 Emergency response program.

(a) The owner or operator shall provide in the RMP the following information:

(1) Do you have a written emergency response plan?

(2) Does the plan include specific actions to be taken in response to an accidental releases of

a regulated substance?

(3) Does the plan include procedures for informing the public and local agencies responsible

for responding to accidental releases?

(4) Does the plan include information on emergency health care?

(5) The date of the most recent review or update of the emergency response plan;

(6) The date of the most recent emergency response training for employees.

(b) The owner or operator shall provide the name and telephone number of the local agency

with which emergency response activities and the emergency response plan is coordinated.

(c) The owner or operator shall list other Federal or state emergency plan requirements to

which the stationary source is subject.

§68.185 Certification.

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(b) For all other covered processes, the owner or operator shall submit in the RMP a single

certification that, to the best of the signer's knowledge, information, and belief formed after

reasonable inquiry, the information submitted is true, accurate, and complete.

§68.190 Updates, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)3

through 6 and 11

(a) The owner or operator of a covered process regulated under 40 CFR 68 shall review and

update the RMP as specified in paragraph (b) of this section and submit it in a method and format to

a central point specified by EPA as of the date of submission. For all covered processes submittal of

updates to the Department shall be in accordance with 40 CFR 68.190(b) and N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2.

(b) The owner or operator of a stationary source shall revise and update the RMP submitted

under §68.150 with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 as follows:

(1) At least once every five years from the date of its initial submission or most recent update

required by paragraphs (b)(2) through (b)(7) of this section, whichever is later. For purposes of

determining the date of initial submissions, RMPs submitted before June 21, 1999 are considered to

have been submitted on that date.

(2) No later than three years after a newly regulated substance is first listed by EPA;

(3) No later than the date on which a new regulated substance is first present in an already

covered process above a threshold quantity;

(4) No later than the date on which a regulated substance is first present above a threshold

quantity in a new process;

(5) Within six months of a change that requires a revised PHA or hazard review;

Note: the deletion of hazard review is operative March 16, 2010.

(6) Within six months of a change that requires a revised offsite consequence analysis as

provided in § 68.36; and

(7) Within six months of a change that alters the Program level that applied to any covered

process.

(c) If a stationary source is no longer subject to this part, the owner or operator shall submit a

deregistration to EPA and the Department within six months indicating that the stationary source is

no longer covered.

§68.195 Required corrections, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.1(c)12

The owner or operator of a stationary source for which a RMP was submitted shall correct

the RMP as follows:

Note: the deletion of 68.170(j) in 68.195(a) is operative March 16, 2010.

(a) New accident history information - For any accidental release meeting the five-year

accident history reporting criteria of Sec. 68.42 and occurring after April 9, 2004, the owner or

operator shall submit the data required under Sec. Sec. 68.168, 68.170(j), and 68.175(l) with respect

to that accident within six months of the release or by the time the RMP is updated under Sec.

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68.190, whichever is earlier.

(b) Emergency contact information - Beginning June 21, 2004, within one month of any

change in the emergency contact information required under Sec. 68.160(b)(6), the owner or

operator shall submit a correction of that information.

Additional New Jersey Requirements

7:31-7.2 TCPA Risk Management Plan submission and updates

(a) All owners or operators shall submit the following to the Department in a format to

be specified:

1. All documents required by 40 CFR 68.150 with changes specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-7.1(c)1-2.; and

2. The following supplemental TCPA program information: 

i. Identification of the position titles, expertise and affiliation of the

persons involved with the development of each element of the risk management program;

ii. A description and profile of the area in which the covered process is

situated, including its proximity to population and water supplies;

iii. Identification of insurance carriers underwriting the stationary

source's environmental liability and workers compensation insurance policies including the address

of the carrier, the type of policy, the amount of insurance and limitations or exclusions to the policy;

and

iv. Identification of the extraordinarily hazardous substances inventory at

the covered process as end products, intermediate products, by-products or waste products.

3. The owner or operator shall identify and register each covered process having

an individual RHS or an RHS mixture and provide the following information in the RMP registration

section pursuant to 40 CFR 68.160(b)(7) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a):

i. For each individual RHS listed at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a), Table I, Part

D, Group I, the owner or operator shall register the total amount of the individual RHS in the

covered process.

ii. For each regulated RHS mixture identified pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-

6.3, the owner or operator shall register the maximum capacity of the process vessel containing the

RHS mixture. Administrative controls that limit the maximum quantity in the process vessel shall

not be taken into account. For a covered process that has multiple process vessels containing an

RHS mixture at or above the threshold quantity, the owner or operator shall register the total

combined capacity of the process vessels.

iii. For RHS mixtures, the heat of reaction range in calories/gram as

listed at Table II of N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(c). If more than one RHS mixture is present in the process

vessel at different times, the owner or operator shall register the RHS mixture having the highest

heat of reaction range as shown on Table II.

iv. For RHS mixtures containing one or more EHS(s) listed in Parts A,

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B, or C of N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) Table I, at or above the threshold quantity at the facility, an owner or

operator shall register the EHS listed on Part A, B, or C as a toxic or flammable substance, as

applicable, and the RHS mixture. 

(b) In addition to the updates required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)3 through 5, all owners or

operators of a covered process shall submit a correction to the Department within 60 days of an

increase in maximum inventory of a covered process. 

(c) The owner or operator shall submit to the Department a Risk Management Plan

correction within one month of a change in the qualified person or position.

7:31-7.3 Risk management program and RMP - initial evaluation

(a) All RMPs submitted in accordance with this subchapter shall be reviewed by the

Department to determine if they comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 68.150-185 with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1-2 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2.

(b) The RMPs and risk management programs of owners or operators that have an

existing approved risk management program at their stationary source shall be audited or inspected

in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-8 for the covered processes that are already part of the approved

risk management program and also for the newly regulated covered processes.

(c) The RMPs of owners or operators that do not have an approved risk management

program at their facility shall be reviewed by the Department to determine whether the facility has an

established risk management program. Owners or operators that have at least one process hazard

analysis (for Program 3 covered processes) shall be determined to have an established risk

management program and shall be notified and audited or inspected in accordance with N.J.A.C.

7:31-8.

(d) Approval of the risk management program for owners or operators who are audited

pursuant to (c) above shall be the signing of the consent agreement or implementation of corrective

actions required by the administrative order issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)9.

(e) Owners or operators that do not have an approved risk management program at their

facility and that the Department determines do not have an established risk management program

shall be notified that they are subject to workplan in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.

7:31-7.4 Transfer of risk management program

(a) In the event of the transfer of the covered process to a new owner or operator, change

in ownership or the name of an owner or operator, the new owner or operator shall, before operating

EHS equipment, adopt the existing, or obtain a new, approved TCPA Risk Management Program for

the covered process.

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(b) A new owner or operator shall adopt an existing approved TCPA Risk Management

Program by submitting an updated registration in accordance with this subchapter and signing an

addendum to the consent agreement that was previously signed by the Department and the former

owner or operator.

7:31-7.5 Schedule for risk management program implementation

(a) Owners or operators having an approved risk management program shall comply

with their approved risk management program for EHSs listed in N.J.A.C. 7;31-6.3, Table I, Parts A,

B, C, or D until the risk management program is revised to reflect the new requirements of this

chapter, which shall be no later than March 16, 2010.

(b) All owners or operators of facilities having listed EHSs on N.JA.C. 7:31-6.3(a),

Table I, Part D, at or above threshold quantities, shall be in compliance with this chapter by

September 30, 2004 except that all owners or operators having as of March 16, 2009 reactive hazard

substance mixtures subject to this chapter with functional group number 44 on N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a),

Table 1, Part D, Group II, and all owners or operators having, as of March 16, 2009, reactive

hazardous substance mixtures subject to this chapter based on the calculation of the heat of reaction

of the RHS mixture excluding solvents under N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(b)2, at or above threshold quantities

shall be in compliance with this chapter no later than March 16, 2010.. 

(c) Owners or operators planning to put into EHS service a new covered process for an

EHS listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3, Table I, Parts A, B, and/or C shall comply with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11

for Program 3 covered processes.

(d) Owners or operators planning to put into EHS service a new covered process for an

EHS listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3, Table I, Part D on or after September 30, 2004, shall comply with

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11 for Program 3 covered processes.

(e) Owners or operators of facilities having propane (CAS No. 74-98-6), propylene (CAS No.

115-07-1), butanes (normal butane (CAS No. 106-97-8) or isobutane (CAS No. 75-28-5), or

butylenes (1-butene (CAS No. 106-98-9), 2-butene (CAS No. 107-01-7), butene (CAS No. 25167-

67-3), 2-butene-cis (CAS No. 590-18-1), 2-butene-trans (CAS No. 624-64-6), and 2-methylpropene

(CAS No. 115-11-7)) listed at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a), at Table I, Part C , at or above threshold

quantities shall be in compliance with this chapter no later than March 16, 2010. 

 

(f) Owners or operators of facilities having individual RHSs listed in Table 1, Part D, Group

I, that are received, stored and handled in combination with one or more other chemical substances

specifically formulated to inhibit the reactive hazard (such as water reactivity, pyrophoric, or selfreacting) where the RHS is at or above the threshold quantity shall be in compliance with this

chapter no later than March 16, 2010.

(g) As of March 16, 2009, owners or operators having an approved risk management

program for EHSs listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3, Table I, Parts A, B, C, or D shall comply with the

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process hazard analysis with risk assessment requirements of 40 CFR 68.67 with changes specified

at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c) and 4.2. 

 

(h) All owners or operators that, as of March 16, 2009, are subject to this chapter based on

the threshold quantity at the facility as provided at 40 CFR 68.10 with changes specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-1.1(c)3 shall be in compliance with this chapter no later than March 16, 2010.

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SUBCHAPTER 8. OTHER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS 

7:31-8.1 Incorporation by reference

(a) This subchapter incorporates by reference 40 CFR Part 68 Subpart H, Other

requirements, including all future amendments and supplements, except as provided below.

(b) The following provisions of 40 CFR Part 68 Subpart H are not incorporated by reference:

40 CFR 68.210 Availability of information to the public, and 40 CFR 68.215 Permit content and air

permitting authority or designated agency requirements.

§68.200 Recordkeeping, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

8.1(c)1 

The owner or operator shall maintain records supporting the implementation of this Chapter

for five years unless otherwise provided in N.J.A.C. 7:31-4 and as follows: mechanical

integrity/preventive maintenance records for the lifetime of EHS equipment, design safety review

reports for the lifetime of a covered process, and hot work permits until they are reviewed in the next

Department audit or inspection.

§68.220 Audits, as incorporated by reference with specified changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)2

through 12

(a) The Department shall periodically audit or inspect risk management programs and RMPs

to review their adequacy and require revisions when necessary to ensure compliance with N.J.A.C.

7:31 and the Act.

(b) The Department shall select stationary sources for audits based on any of the following

criteria:

(1) Accident history of the stationary source;

(2) Accident history of other stationary sources in the same industry;

(3) Quantity of regulated substances present at the stationary source;

(4) Location of the stationary source and its proximity to the public and environmental

receptors;

(5) The presence of specific regulated substances;

(6) The hazards identified in the RMP; and

(7) A plan providing for neutral, random oversight.

(c) Exemption from audits. A stationary source with a Star or Merit ranking under OSHA's

voluntary protection program shall be exempt from audits under paragraph (b)(2) and (b)(7) of this

section.

(d) The Department shall have access to the stationary source, supporting documentation,

and any area where an accidental release could occur in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2.

(e) Based on the audit, the Department shall issue the owner or operator of a facility a written

preliminary determination of material deficiencies and necessary revisions to the owner or operator's

RMP and risk management program for the facility to ensure that the RMP and the risk management

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program meet the criteria of N.J.A.C. 7:31. The preliminary determination shall include an

explanation for the basis for the revisions, reflecting industry standards and guidelines (such as

AIChE/CCPS guidelines and ASME and API standards) to the extent that such standards and

guidelines are applicable, and shall include a timetable for their implementation.

(f) In response to a preliminary determination:

(1) The owner or operator shall respond in writing to a preliminary determination made in

accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. The response shall state the owner or operator will

implement the revisions contained in the preliminary determination in accordance with the timetable

included in the preliminary determination or shall state that the owner or operator rejects the

revisions in whole or in part. For each rejected revision, the owner or operator shall explain the basis

for rejecting such revision. Such explanation may include substitute revisions.

(2) The written response under paragraph (f)(1) of this section shall be received by the

Department within 60 days of the issue of the preliminary determination.

(g) If the Department and owner or operator reach agreement on the RMP and risk

management program, the owner or operator shall enter into a consent agreement (or consent

agreement addendum for previously approved risk management programs) with the Department and

shall comply with the requirements of the approved risk management program as set forth in the

consent agreement or consent agreement addendum. The consent agreement or consent agreement

addendum shall be signed by the owner or operator or his/her representative and by the Chief of the

Bureau of Chemical Release Information and Prevention or his/her supervisor. If the owner or

operator has not signed a consent agreement or consent agreement addendum within 120 days of

receipt of the preliminary determination, the Department shall prepare and send an administrative

order. The administrative order may adopt or modify the revisions contained in the preliminary

determination under 40 CFR 68.220(e) with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)6 or may

modify the substitute revisions provided in the response under 40 CFR 68.220(f) with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)7-8. An administrative order that adopts a revision rejected by the

owner or operator shall include an explanation of the basis for the revision. An administrative order

that fails to adopt a substitute revision provided under 40 CFR 68.220(f) with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)7-8 shall include an explanation of the basis for finding such substitute revision

unreasonable. In the administrative order, the Department shall advise the owner or operator of

his/her right to an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-11.3(b).

(h) Thirty days after completion of the actions detailed in the implementation schedule set in

the consent agreement or consent agreement addendum or administrative order under paragraph (g)

of this section, the owner or operator shall be in violation of N.J.A.C. 7:31-7 and this section unless

the owner or operator revises the RMP prepared under N.J.A.C. 7:31-7 as required by the consent

agreement or consent agreement addendum or administrative order, and submits the revised RMP as

required under § 68.150.

(i) The public shall have access to the preliminary determinations, responses, and consent

agreements or consent agreement addenda or administrative orders under this section in a manner

consistent with N.J.S.A. 47:1A.

(j) Nothing in this section shall preclude, limit, or interfere in any way with the authority of

the Department to exercise its enforcement, investigatory, and information gathering authorities

concerning this chapter.

 

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Additional New Jersey Requirements

7:31-8.2 Audits and inspections

(a) The Department shall have the right to enter and inspect and/or audit any facility,

building or equipment, or any portion thereof, at any time, in order to determine compliance with the

TCPA, this chapter, or any order or consent order or agreement. Such right shall include, but not be

limited to, the right to test or sample any materials at the facility, to sketch or photograph any portion

of the facility, building or equipment, to copy or photograph any document or records necessary to

determine such compliance or non-compliance, and to interview any employees or representatives of

the owner or operator. Such right shall be absolute except for those parts or portions of any

materials, equipment, documents and records which contain either privileged trade secret or security

information or confidential information for which the owner or operator has submitted a petition in

accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.6, or claim in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4, and which

petition or claim has not been denied by the Department. Those parts or portions of any materials,

equipment, documents and records containing privileged trade secret or security information shall be

treated as provided in (b)1 below, and those parts or portions containing confidential information

shall be treated as provided in (b)2 below. Such right of inspection and audit shall not be

conditioned upon any action by the Department, except the presentation of appropriate credentials as

requested. Owners, operators, employees, and representatives shall not hinder or delay, and shall,

upon request, assist the Department in the performance of all aspects of any inspection or audit.

(b) At the beginning of an inspection and/or audit by the Department, an owner or operator

may identify those materials, equipment, documents and records at the stationary source which

contain either privileged trade secret or security information or confidential information for which an

appropriate petition or claim has been asserted and which has not been denied by the Department.

1. Those parts or portions of any materials, equipment, documents and records

at the stationary source which contain privileged trade secret or security information need not be

disclosed to or submitted to the Department. Any such materials, areas, documents or records

disclosed to or submitted to the Department during an inspection shall not be entitled to be treated as

privileged trade secret or security information thereafter. The fact that such trade secret or security

information has been disclosed, or submitted, to the Department shall not prohibit the owner or

operator from asserting a confidentiality claim concerning such information.

2. Those parts or portions of any materials, equipment, documents and records

at the site which contain confidential information shall be disclosed to or submitted to the

Department during an inspection, including all negatives and prints of photographs, and shall be

labeled "confidential". In order to assert a confidentiality claim, a properly completed claim form

must be submitted to the Department at the same time any such confidential information is submitted

or disclosed to the Department. These materials, equipment, documents and records shall not be

disclosed by the Department to other persons except in accordance with the provisions of this

chapter.

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review.

1. The owner or operator shall include the following certification with any risk management

program document required to be submitted:

“I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information

submitted in this document and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals

immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the information is true,

accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant civil and criminal penalties, including

the possibility of fines or imprisonment or both, for submitting false, inaccurate or incomplete

information."

2. The certification shall be signed by the qualified person or position specified in the owner

or operator’s RMP, or person of higher authority for the owner or operator.

(d) Within a reasonable time after an audit, the owner or operator shall be furnished with a

preliminary determination of material deficiencies and necessary revisions to the risk management

program and RMP in accordance with 40 CFR 68.220(e) with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

8.1(c).

(e) The owner or operator shall make all documentation required pursuant to this chapter

readily accessible for review by the Department during an audit or inspection.

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SUBCHAPTER 9. WORK PLAN/EHSARA

7:31-9.1 Work plan preparation

(a) An owner or operator who does not have an established risk management program as

determined by the Department pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.3 shall assist the Department in

developing a work plan to perform an Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance Accident Risk

Assessment (EHSARA) and develop a risk reduction plan.

(b) The work plan shall consist of the facility data and the detailed scope of work necessary

to perform an EHSARA. The EHSARA will result in a recommended risk reduction plan that will

include any deficiencies that when corrected will result in an approved risk management program.

(c) An owner or operator assisting the Department in the development of the required work

plan shall compile and submit to the Department the list of risk management program documents

within 30 days after receipt of notice of the determination that the owner or operator does not have

an established risk management program. The list of documents shall be grouped by operating or

utility unit area in EHS service at the stationary source giving their document number, name, the

EHS involved, most recent revision number and date, file location at the stationary source, and code

of sheet size according to ANSI Y14.1-1996 (A, B, C, D, or E) or Deutshes Institut Fuer Normung

(DIN) 823-1965 (A4, A3, A2, A1, or A0).

(d) Upon review of the documents submitted, the Department will schedule a meeting with

the owner or operator for the purpose of:

1. Identifying any other documents the owner or operator must submit to the

Department;

2. Discussing and adapting the work plan to be developed to the owner or

operator's EHS equipment and procedures;

3. Explaining the consultant selection process as described in N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.3

below;

4. Determining any limits on the scope or details of the work plan;

5. Identifying the members of the owner or operator's staff who will assist in the

work of the EHSARA under the direction of the independent consultant or the Department;

6. Setting an end-date of the EHSARA that will be included in the owner or

operator's request for proposal to independent consultants;

7. Reviewing the instructions to bidders to be included in the owner or

operator's request for proposal document to which the work plan will be attached.

7:31-9.2 Generic scope of work 

(a) The scope of work for the work plan for each owner or operator required to have an

EHSARA performed by a consultant or the Department for a Program 3 covered process shall

include the following:

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1. A general description of how the owner or operator uses EHSs at the

stationary source;

2. A requirement for the verification of the quantities and methods of handling

all EHSs at the stationary source against the registration submitted by the owner or operator;

3. A requirement for the following reviews and, where necessary, the

completion or creation of the documents necessary to perform the reviews:

i. A review of process description and process chemistry to define all

the possible chemical reactions at the stationary source that may cause or contribute to an EHS

accident; 

ii. A review or creation of the design codes and standards and operating

consensus standards employed; and

iii. A review of the EHS process flow diagrams; piping and instrument

diagrams including those of process, utility or service units at the stationary source that are

interactive with the EHS piping and instrument diagrams; electrical one-line diagrams; and site plans

for:

(1) Completeness as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.5 for each

document referred to in (a)3iii above;

(2) Legibility;

(3) Uniformity of symbols;

(4) Drawing title; and

(5) Revision number and date;

4. A requirement for a safety review of existing equipment which shall meet the

requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(b). In addition the safety review shall include at a minimum the

following:

i. Annotation or preparation of process flow diagrams, piping and

instrument diagrams, electrical one-line diagrams, electrical classification drawings, site plan, sewer

system piping diagrams, and fire water system piping diagrams incorporating drawing title, revision

number, date, signature, etc., as necessary to reflect actual conditions. The annotation of the piping

and instrument diagrams shall be limited to EHS equipment, run and size of piping, location and

function of instruments and location, function and size of valves;

ii. Completion or creation of the standard operating procedures

necessary to comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 68.69 with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.1(c)8 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3;

iii. A site plan review to determine at a minimum the following:

(1) Conformance of location of the EHS equipment with the

criteria for design and operation relative to parameters of flammability, reactivity and toxicity;

(2) Accessibility for operations, maintenance and emergency

response including corridors, roadways and walkways; and

(3) The measures and precautions designed for the purpose of

protecting the covered process from external forces and events and for the purpose of controlling

EHS releases within the stationary source;

iv. An electrical classification review to determine conformance with the

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most current edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70;

v. A review of fire water and sewer system drawings to determine if

these systems as built conform with current design practices;

vi. A mechanical design review comparing the specifications of installed

EHS equipment and instrumentation with criteria for design and operation including but not limited

to:

(1) Pressure and temperature ratings;

(2) Materials of construction;

(3) Corrosion allowance;

(4) Safety relief devices and interlocks;

(5) Leak tightness and pressure testing; and

(6) Potential points of EHS releases due to failure of EHS

equipment, such as, seal systems, packings, sight glasses, expansion joints and rotameters;

vii. A review and detailed analysis of any EHS accidents that occurred in

the past six years for the purpose of identifying problem areas;

viii. A determination of the nature and age of EHS equipment and an

examination of their physical integrity by visual inspection for evidence of deterioration or distortion

by processes such as corrosion, erosion, vibration and fluid leaks; and

ix. An examination of the EHS equipment for evidence of inadequate

equipment and piping supports;

5. A requirement for a process hazard analysis with risk assessment meeting the

requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2 on EHS equipment or operating alternatives using the method of

analysis specified in the work plan by the Department.

6. A requirement for a review of the owner or operator's preventive maintenance

program by inspection of internal documents, correspondence and standard forms and by interviews

with the owner or operator's staff, and identification of those activities necessary to achieve

compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.5;

 7. A requirement for review of the owner or operator's operator training

program by inspection of internal documents, correspondence and standard forms and by interviews

with the owner or operator of a covered process's staff, and identification of those activities

necessary to achieve compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.4;

8. A requirement for review of the owner or operator's EHS accident

investigation procedures by inspection of internal documents, correspondence and standard forms

and by interviews with the owner or operator's staff and identification of those activities necessary to

achieve compliance with 40 CFR 68.81 with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15-21;

9. A requirement for review of the owner or operator's emergency response

program by inspection of internal documents, correspondence and standard forms and by interviews

with the owner or operator's staff and identification of those activities necessary to achieve

compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-5;

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10. A requirement for review of the owner or operator's audit program; and

11. A requirement for preparation and submittal of progress reports to the

Department detailing the status of implementation of the scope of work at intervals to be established

by the Department and included in the work plan.

(b) Reserved.

7:31-9.3 Selection of consultants

(a) The Department shall authorize an independent consultant nominated by the owner

or operator to perform the Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance Accident Risk Assessment. The

independent consultant shall be chosen by the Department and hired and paid for by the owner or

operator in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) Within 60 days after receipt of the finished work plan, an owner or operator shall

submit the names and proposals of three consultants who meet the requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

9.4(b) and are willing and able to perform the EHSARA in accordance with the schedule set in the

work plan.

(c) The owner or operator shall not submit the name and proposal of any consultant who:

1. Is owned or controlled by the owner or operator or by a firm which owns or

controls both the owner or operator and the consultant or owns or controls the owner or operator;

2. Was the designer of any covered process at the stationary source;

3. Is debarred or suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1-5 or on the New Jersey

Department of Treasury's list of firms debarred or suspended from engaging in work in the State;

4. Fails to state in its written proposal that it will not subcontract any of the

work involved in the EHSARA unless provided in writing by the Department; or

5. Fails to state in its written proposal that it will not change the staff named to

do any of the work involved in the EHSARA unless approved in writing by the Department.

7:31-9.4 Proposal requirements

(a) Each proposal shall explain in a clear and concise manner how the consultant is

going to address each task in the owner or operator's work plan.

(b) Each proposal shall demonstrate the consultant's ability to perform the EHSARA set

forth in N.J.A.C. 7:31-9 and shall include:

1. The consultant's qualifications in:

i. Process engineering;

 ii. Safety engineering;

 iii. Preparation of operating procedures;

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 iv. Preparation or review of maintenance procedures;

v. Preparation or review of safety procedures;

 vi. Preparation or review of operator training programs;

 vii. Performance or review of accident investigations;

 viii. Performance of hazard reviews and process hazard analyses;

 ix. Performance of risk assessments;

x. Preparation or review of emergency response plans;

 xi. Performance of audits of risk management programs; and

 xii. Knowledge of risk reduction methods; and

 xiii. With respect to each of the above qualifications, the following:

(1) Name of consultant's client; if the client's name cannot be

divulged then a description of the client;

(2) Name of client's contact person, if available;

(3) Date and duration of work;

(4) Names of consultant's employees who performed the work;

(5) Schedule of the work; and

(6) Brief description of the work.

2. The qualifications and experience of additional staff who may be assigned on

an as needed basis; and

3. The level of effort to be dedicated and schedule for performing each

workplan task item including:

i. Names of staff assigned;

 ii. Expected starting and completion dates;

 iii. Estimated personhours; and

 iv. Scope and extent of usage of collateral items such as computer use,

outside consultants, etc.

(c) The resumes of the consultant or the consultant's staff who are to be committed to the

work plan agreed to by the owner or operator of a covered process and the Department shall be

included in the proposal submitted to the Department and shall demonstrate that the consultant or the

consultant's staff implementing the workplan has the following qualifications, at a minimum:

1. At least one previous project in each of the 12 areas of experience listed in

(b)1 above;

2. Key staff members each having at least five years of professional experience

and one key staff member who is a licensed professional engineer;

3. A task force leader with at least 36 months of accumulated experience as a

project manager of multidisciplinary technical teams;

4. A technical leader of the hazard analysis and risk assessment portions of the

work who has at least 12 months aggregate experience at such work; and

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5. Any assisting staff shall have at least three years of professional work

experience and at least six months accumulated experience on the type of work involved in the

portion of the EHSARA to which they will contribute.

(d) The Department, within 15 days after receipt of the names and proposals from the

owner or operator, shall:

1. Select one of the consultants to perform the EHSARA; or

2. Within 60 days after determining that none of the consultants' proposals

submitted by the owner or operator meet the requirements in N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.4, direct the owner or

operator to submit the names and proposals of an additional three consultants to the Department for

its selection of one of the consultants to perform the EHSARA.

(e) The owner or operator of a covered process shall execute a contract with the

consultant chosen by the Department within 45 days after receipt of the name of the consultant from

the Department.

(f) The consultant or Department shall perform the EHSARA and develop a

recommended risk reduction plan which will include the identification of those activities necessary

to create a risk management program. These shall be performed in conformity with the work plan

developed and explained at the meeting held pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.1(d) above. Members of

the owner or operator's staff may participate in the work preparatory to the EHSARA.

7:31-9.5 EHSARA report

(a) Upon completion of the EHSARA, the consultant or the Department shall prepare an

EHSARA report which shall include recommendations to reduce risks.

(b) The original EHSARA report shall be submitted to the Department and a copy of the

EHSARA report shall be submitted to the owner or operator at the same time.

(c) The EHSARA report shall contain, but not be limited to, the following for Program 3

covered processes:

1. The findings of the verification required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.2(a)2;

2. The findings of the review required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.2(a)3;

3. The findings of the safety review required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.2(a)4;

4. The reports of the process hazard analysis with risk assessment required by

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.2(a)5;

5. The findings of the reviews required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.2(a)6 through 10;

and

6. The recommended risk reduction plan including the listing of all of the

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deficiencies and a proposed schedule for implementation.

(d) Reserved.

(e) The Department shall review the EHSARA report and prepare a risk reduction plan

which will be incorporated into an administrative order which will be issued to the owner or

operator. The administrative order shall direct the owner or operator to implement the risk reduction

plan which shall include:

1. A list of risks that must be reduced;

2. The actions the owner or operator is to take to reduce the risks including

those necessary to complete a risk management program meeting the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4 and the schedule within which the owner or operator shall complete the actions; and

3. A statement that the owner or operator has an established risk management

program.

(f) Any owner or operator aggrieved by the administrative order issued pursuant to (e)

above may request an adjudicatory hearing by following the procedures set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

11.3.

(g) Upon implementation of the risk reduction plan as required by the administrative

order, the established risk management program will be audited in accordance with 40 CFR 68.220

with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)2-12 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2.

(h) The Department may by regulation or on a case-by-case basis limit the scope or

detail of the work plan where it determines that the action does not remove or compromise the

protection required for the public interest.

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SUBCHAPTER 10. CONFIDENTIALITY AND TRADE SECRETS

7:31-10.1 Scope and applicability

(a) This subchapter constitutes the rules for the assertion, substantiation, review, and

appeal of confidentiality claims and petitions to withhold privileged trade secret or security

information, and establishes the principles, guidelines and procedures governing the internal

management and disclosure of confidential information provided to the Department pursuant to this

chapter.

(b) All owners or operators asserting a confidentiality claim or a petition to withhold

privileged trade secret or security information shall follow the procedures set forth in this subchapter.

(c) The Department, its employees and its agents shall strictly adhere to the procedures

established by this subchapter for maintaining the confidentiality and security of confidential

information and for the disclosure of confidential information.

7:31-10.2 General provisions

(a) All information collected by or originated by the Department in connection with the

Act, this chapter or the TCPA program shall be made available to the public in accordance with

N.J.S.A. 47:lA-1 et seq. except as otherwise provided in this subchapter.

(b) The Department shall protect from disclosure to the public any security information

and any confidential information obtained pursuant to the Act or this chapter.

(c) Confidential information, supplied to the Department, will be disclosed only to the

employees or agents of the Department and only on a need-to-know basis for the purposes of

carrying out or enforcing the provisions of the Act or this chapter, or for use in civil or criminal

proceedings, if so ordered by a court.

(d) An owner or operator may file a claim with the Department to withhold from public

disclosure confidential information required to be submitted to the Department at any time such

information is required to be submitted to the Department. An owner or operator may file a petition

to withhold from the Department privileged trade secret or security information only at the time of

filing the initial document submittals with the Department pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2, or within

30 days after receipt of a Department request for the facility data for owners or operators with no

risk management program as provided by N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.1(c), or within 30 days of the creation of

new privileged trade secret or security information. All such claims or petitions and any required

substantiation shall be submitted in writing on forms provided by the Department in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4 and 10.6, respectively. If the space provided for responses on Department forms

is not sufficient, additional pages, properly referenced, may be attached to the required forms to

provide complete responses. All forms can be obtained from:

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Chief, Bureau of Release Prevention

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

PO Box 424

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0424

Note: The Bureau of Chemical Release Information and Prevention has been succeeded by the

Bureau of Release Prevention. The correct data for the Bureau of Release Prevention are:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Bureau of Release Prevention

PO Box 424

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0424

 Telephone (609)633-7289

(e) The owner or operator shall initially submit or disclose only the confidential copy of

documents containing confidential information to the Department. The public copy which shall have

deleted all confidential information and be available for public disclosure shall be submitted to the

Department only upon the Department's receipt of a request for the public disclosure of the

information or if the Department otherwise decides to determine whether the information is entitled

to confidential treatment. The confidential copy shall be for the Department's records and shall

include all necessary information.

(f) Any confidential information supplied to the Department shall be sent by certified

mail, return receipt requested, by personal delivery, or by other means that provides verification of

delivery, the date of delivery, and the name of the person who receives the document in the

Department.

(g) A properly completed and submitted petition to withhold privileged trade secret or

security information or any subsequent interim decisions by the Department concerning such petition

shall not exempt the owner operator from compliance with the requirements of the Act or this

chapter, except that the owner or operator will not be required to provide the Department with the

trade secret or security information claimed as privileged, unless the petition is finally denied.

(h) No employees or agents of the Department are authorized to sign a confidentiality

agreement or other non-disclosure agreement, and any such agreement so executed will be of no

force or effect as to the Department.

7:31-10.3 Exclusions from confidential information and privileged trade secret or security

information

(a) Information required to be submitted or disclosed to the Department pursuant to the

Act or this chapter which meets the following criteria shall not be considered as confidential

information, regardless of any claim or petition either pending or approved:

1. The name of the owner or operator, his or her address, and the name and

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location of his or her EHS facilities;

2. The chemical or common name, Chemical Abstract Services number, United

States Department of Transportation identification number, extraordinarily hazardous substance

name or other identifying name for the substances listed in Table I in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3, or any

regulation Promulgated under the Act;

3. Information required to be publicly disclosed pursuant to any other Federal or

state act or regulations;

4. Information supplied to the Department by an owner or operator contained

within the RMP; 

5. Information required to be publicly disclosed pursuant to a court order or

ruling;

6. Information which is patented;

7. Information which is published or available through any public source;

8. Information which is known to persons outside the owner or operator's

business, who are not bound by a confidentiality agreement or other duty to keep the information

confidential;

9. Information which is determined not to be confidential information pursuant

to this chapter;

10. (Reserved) 

11. Information required to be included in the registrant's emergency response

plan pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1 through 5.2; and

12. Information submitted or disclosed to the Department by an owner or

operator which is not marked or which does not display in bold type or stamp the word

"Confidential" on the top of each page.

(b) At a minimum the following information required to be submitted or disclosed to the

Department pursuant to the Act or this chapter shall not be considered privileged trade secret or

security information regardless of any petition either pending or approved:

1. Process hazard analysis with risk assessment records;

2. Safety review records;

3. EHS Accident records;

4. Process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams;

5. Standard operating procedures;

6. Preventive maintenance procedures;

7. Inspection reports;

8. Safety and emergency procedures;

 9. Training records and procedures; 

10. Design criteria and standards and operating consensus standards; and

11. Inherently safer technology review reports.

7:31-10.4 Confidentiality claims

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(a) Any owner or operator required to submit or disclose to the Department any

information pursuant to the Act or this chapter which is the owner or operator's opinion constitutes

confidential information, may assert a confidentiality claim by following the procedures set forth in

this section.

(b) Any owner or operator asserting a confidentiality claim shall do so in writing on a

form provided by the Department at the time the owner or operator provides or discloses confidential

information to the Department.

(c) Any owner or operator submitting any information to the Department and asserting a

confidentiality claim covering any information contained therein shall submit a confidential copy of

the document to the Department along with a properly executed confidentiality claim form. The

confidential copy shall contain all the information required by the Act or this chapter including any

information which the claimant requests to be treated as confidential. A second copy, the public

copy, which shall be identical to the confidential copy except that it shall contain no information

which the claimant requests to be treated as confidential, shall be submitted to the Department only

if the Department receives a request for public disclosure of the information or if the Department

decides to determine whether the information is entitled to confidential treatment. The public copy

can be a photocopy of the confidential copy, with the allegedly confidential information blacked out.

When a public copy is required, the Department shall notify the claimant by certified mail, return

receipt requested, that it must submit the public copy and the required fee, along with the

confidentiality claim substantiation form as required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.5(d), to the Department

within 30 days. If the public copy, required fee or the confidentiality claim substantiation form is not

received by the Department within the 30 day time limit, the Department shall send a letter by

certified mail, return receipt requested, notifying the claimant that its claim will be considered

abandoned and the confidential copy shall be treated as public information, unless the public copy,

required fee or substantiation form is received by the Department within 10 days of receipt of the

Department's notice.

(d) The top of each page of the confidential copy containing any information which the

claimant desires to be treated as confidential shall display the heading "CONFIDENTIAL" in bold

type, or stamp.

(e) All parts of the text of the confidential copy which the claimant requests to be treated

as confidential shall be underscored or highlighted in a clearly identifiable manner. This manner of

marking confidential information shall be such that both the information claimed as confidential and

the underscoring or highlighting is reproducible on photocopying machines. Information not so

marked will be treated as public and may be disclosed without notice to the claimant.

(f) The confidential copy, containing the information which the claimant alleges to be

entitled to confidential treatment, shall be sealed in an envelope which shall display the work

"CONFIDENTIAL" in bold type or stamp on both sides. This envelope, together with the

confidentiality claim form (which may or may not be enclosed in a separate envelope, at the option

of the claimant), shall be enclosed in another envelope for transmittal to the Department, at the

following address:

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Chief, Bureau of Release and Prevention

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

 PO Box 424

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0424

Note: The Bureau of Chemical Release Information and Prevention has been succeeded by the

Bureau of Release Prevention. The correct data for the Bureau of Release Prevention are:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Bureau of Release Prevention

PO Box 424

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0424

The outer envelope shall bear no marking indicating the confidential nature of its contents.

(g) To ensure proper delivery, the complete package should be sent by certified mail,

return receipt requested, by personal delivery or by other means which will provide verification of

delivery, the date of delivery and the name of the person who receives the document at the

Department. Ordinary mail may be used, but the Department will assume no responsibility for

packages until they are actually received at the address provided in (f) above.

(h) The certification on the bottom of the confidentiality claim form shall contain the

signature and certification specified in 40 CFR 68.185. Any substantiation form which the claimant

submits to support a confidentiality claim shall also contain the signature and certification as

specified in 40 CFR 68.185.

(i) For information which in the owner or operator's opinion constitutes confidential

information and which is merely disclosed to the Department during an inspection at the covered

process, only one copy, the confidential copy, need be revealed to the Department at that time. A

properly executed confidentiality claim form for the information disclosed shall be submitted to the

Department at the time of such disclosure. The second copy, the public copy, will be submitted to

the Department only if it becomes necessary for the Department to make a confidentiality

determination concerning the information claimed as confidential which is disclosed during an

inspection. Any information disclosed to the Department during an inspection which is not properly

marked and identified as confidential information will not be considered confidential or be treated as

such by the Department.

(j) If upon receipt of the public copy the Department becomes aware of an apparent

error or omission on the part of a claimant in failing to delete information from the public copy

which it identified as being confidential by underscoring or highlighting on the confidential copy, the

Department shall send a letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, notifying the claimant of

the apparent error or omission. The letter shall advise the claimant that the claim as to all

information not deleted on the Public copy will be considered abandoned and the public copy will be

treated as public information, unless the Department receives a corrected Public copy within 10 days

of receipt of the Department's notice.

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7:31-10.5 Determination of confidentiality claims

(a) Information for which a confidentiality claim has been asserted will be treated by the

Department as entitled to confidential treatment, unless the Department determines that the

information is not entitled to confidential treatment as provided in this section.

(b) The Department shall act upon a confidentiality claim and determine whether

information is or is not entitled to confidential treatment whenever the Department:

1. Receives a request under N.J.S.A. 47:lA-1 et seq. to inspect or copy such

information;

2. Decides to determine whether information in its possession is entitled to

confidential treatment; or

3. Desires for any reason in the public interest to disclose the information to

persons not authorized by this subchapter to have access to confidential information.

(c) Whenever the Department is required to or decides to make a determination whether

information is entitled to confidential treatment, the Department shall first make a determination that

the information claimed as confidential has not been the subject of a prior confidentiality

determination by the Department concerning the same covered process, or if it has, that the prior

determination upheld the owner or operator's claim. If such a prior determination held that the

confidentiality claim was invalid, the Department shall notify the claimant by registered mail, return

receipt requested, that the information claimed as confidential is the subject of a prior determination

concerning the confidentiality of the same information in which it was held that such claim was

invalid and the Department will treat the information as public information.

(d) If the Department determines that the information is not the subject of a prior

confidentiality determination, the Department shall notify the claimant by certified mail, return

receipt requested, of the claimant's right to submit substantiation in support of its claim that the

information is entitled to be treated as confidential. The substantiation shall be submitted in writing

on a form provided by the Department, shall be accompanied by the public copy of the information

and the fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11(q) for review of the substantiation, and shall be received

by the Department within 30 days of receipt of the Department's notice. The substantiation shall

include, but need not be limited to, the following:

1. The reasons why the information needs to be treated as confidential;

2. The extent to which disclosure of the information would result in damage to

the claimant, including a description of the damage, and an explanation of the relationship between

disclosure and the damage;

3. The period of time for which confidential treatment is desired by the claimant

(for example, until a certain date, until the occurrence of a specified event, or permanently);

4. The measures taken by the claimant to guard against undesired disclosure of

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the claimant intends to implement in the future to protect the information;

5. The extent to which the information has been published or otherwise

disclosed to others, including employees, and the precautions taken in connection therewith;

6. Prior confidentiality determinations concerning the information made by the

Department, another agency or a court, and a copy of such determination;

7. Whether the information is patented, and, if so, identification of the patent

and an explanation why the patent:

i. Does not connect the claimant with the confidential information; and

ii. Does not protect the claimant from competitive harm.

8. The ease or difficulty with which the information could be discovered

through reverse engineering and an estimate for the cost;

9. Whether any Federal or state statute or regulation requires the public

disclosure of the information, and a copy thereof; and

10. For security information, a description of the adverse impact disclosure

would have on either the facility's security or its operations.

(e) Failure of a claimant to furnish the public copy, the confidentiality claim

substantiation form or to pay the required fee within 10 days of receipt of the Department's second

notice provided in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(c), waives the claimant's confidentiality

claim and the information will be treated as public information.

(f) The owner or operator may assert a confidentiality claim for any confidential

information contained in its substantiation form submitted to the Department pursuant to (d) above.

To claim this material as confidential, the claimant shall clearly designate those portions of the

substantiation form claimed as confidential in accordance with the procedures provided in N.J.A.C.

7:31-10.4(d) and (e). Information not properly marked will be treated as public and may be

disclosed without notice to the claimant.

1. The claimant shall initially submit to the Department only the confidential

copy of any substantiation form which contains confidential information prepared in accordance with

the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(c). The certification on the substantiation form shall

be executed as provided in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(h).

(g) The substantiation form shall be enclosed in envelopes as specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31

10.4(f) and be forwarded to the address provided therein. To ensure proper delivery, the methods

specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(g) shall be followed.

(h) The Department may extend the time limit for submitting substantiation pursuant to

(d) above to not more than 60 days upon receipt of a request in writing for good cause shown.

(i) After receiving the substantiation, the Department shall make a final confidentiality

determination in accordance with the criteria set forth in (j) below.

1. If, after review, the Department determines that the information is not entitled

to confidential treatment, the Department shall so notify the claimant by certified mail, return receipt

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requested. The notice shall state the basis for the determination, and shall advise the claimant of its

right to request an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with the procedures specified in N.J.A.C.

7:31-11.3(b). The notice shall also advise the claimant that the Department shall make the

information available to the public on the 30th day following receipt by the claimant of the written

notice, unless the Department has received a timely written request for an adjudicatory hearing to

contest such decision.

2. If, after review, the determination is made that information is entitled to

confidential treatment, the information shall not be disclosed, except as otherwise provided by this

subchapter. The claimant shall be notified of the Department's determination by regular mail. The

notice shall state the basis for the determination and that it constitutes final agency action.

(j) If the claimant satisfies each of the following substantive criteria, the Department

shall determine that the information for which a confidentiality claim has been asserted shall be

treated as confidential:

1. The claimant has established a reasonable basis for treating the information

as confidential;

2. Except for security information, the claimant has shown that disclosure of the

information would be likely to cause damage to its competitive position;

3. The claimant has asserted a confidentiality claim which has not expired by its

terms, been waived or withdrawn;

4. The claimant has shown that reasonable measures have been taken to protect

the confidentiality of the information and that the claimant intends to continue to take such

measures;

5. The information is not, and has not been, available or otherwise disclosed to

persons other than employees, except under a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement, without

the claimant's consent (other than by subpoena or by discovery based on a showing of special need in

a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, as long as the information has not become available to a

person not involved in the proceeding);

6. Any prior confidentiality determinations concerning the information made by

the Department, another agency or a court approved or upheld the registrant's confidentiality claim;

7. The information is not the subject of a patent, or if patented, the patent does

not connect the claimant with the confidential information and does not protect the claimant from

competitive harm;

8. The confidential information is not readily discoverable through reverse

engineering;

9. No statute or regulation requires public disclosure of the information; and

10. For security information, the claimant has shown that disclosure of the

information would likely have an adverse effect on the security of the facility or its operations.

7:31-10.6 Petitions to withhold privileged trade secret or security information

(a) An owner or operator required to submit or disclose trade secret or security

information pursuant to the Act or this chapter which the owner or operator believes must be kept

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privileged so as not to competitively disadvantage the covered process, or compromise the security

of the covered process or its operations, may petition the Department for the right to withhold the

privileged trade secret or security information by following the procedures set forth in this section

and by paying the fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11(r). Any owner or operator submitting such a

petition shall provide complete responses on all required submissions to the Department except for

those items which would require the disclosure of privileged trade secret or security information

which the petitioner seeks to withhold. For those items, the petitioner shall note that a petition to

withhold privileged trade secret or security information has been submitted, along with the date

thereof.

(b) Any owner or operator petitioning the Department for the right to withhold privileged

trade secret or security information shall do so in writing on a form provided by the Department at

the time of initial document submittal, or within 30 days after receipt of a Department request for the

site data for owners or operators with no risk management program as provided by N.J.A.C.

7:31-9.1(c), or within 30 days of the creation of new privileged trade secret or security information.

A petitioner shall also submit in writing substantiation on a form provided by the Department to

support its assertion that the information sought to be withheld is privileged trade secret or security

information and pay the fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11(r) for review of its petition and

substantiation in accordance with the following:

1. A petitioner whose initial RMP submittal is accepted for further review in

accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.3(c) shall submit its substantiation and fee within 30 days of receipt

of a written request by the Department.

2. A petitioner whose risk management program is determined to be

unacceptable shall submit its substantiation and fee at the time it submits the site data as required by

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.1(c), that is, within 30 days after receipt of notice that its risk management program

is unacceptable.

3. (Reserved)

4. A petitioner who creates new privileged trade secret or security information

shall submit its substantiation and fee within 30 days after receipt of a written request by the

Department.

(c) The substantiation shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:

1. Identification of the specific use of the trade secret and an explanation why it

is of interest to competitors and should be treated as a Privileged trade secret. Such identification

shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

i. A description of the specific use of the trade secret, identifying the

product, process, or activity in which it is used;

ii. If the petitioner's company or facility has been linked to the trade

secret in publications or other information available to the public, an explanation why this

knowledge does not eliminate the justification for trade secrecy;

iii. If the trade secret is unknown outside of the petitioner's company, an

explanation how competitors could deduce this information from any disclosure required under the

Act or this chapter; and

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iv. An explanation why the trade secret information sought to be

withheld would be valuable to competitors;

2. A description of the specific measures taken to safeguard the confidentiality

of the trade secret or security information;

3. Identification of any and all persons, including employees of the covered

process, to whom the trade secret or security information has been disclosed, including a copy of any

signed confidentiality agreement requiring the person to refrain from disclosing the information

sought to be withheld, or a description of any other methods used to ensure the confidentiality of the

trade secret or security information. Officers or employees of the United States government to

whom the information was disclosed for use in national defense purposes are not to be identified;

4. An indication of the number of and location of all documents which contain

the allegedly privileged trade secret or security information;

5. A list of all local, state and Federal government entities to which the trade

secret or security information has been disclosed. For each entity, whether a confidentiality claim for

the information was asserted and whether the government entity granted or denied that claim shall be

indicated;

6. A description of the harm to the petitioner's competitive position that would

likely result from disclosure of the trade secret, including an estimate of the potential loss in sales or

profitability;

7. A description of the extent to which the trade secret information is

discoverable through the process of reverse engineering, including a description of the factors which

influence the cost of discovering the trade secret by reverse engineering and a rough estimate of the

cost of such discovery;

8. Identification of any patent to which the trade secret or petitioner's use of the

trade secret is subject and an explanation why the patent:

i. Does not connect the petitioner with the trade secret; and

ii. Does not protect the petitioner from competitive harm;

9. A description of how disclosure of the trade secret or security information

would likely affect the security of the facility or national defense; and

10. Any other relevant information to assist the Department in determining the

validity of the petition to withhold privileged trade secret or security information.

(d) The petition and substantiation form shall contain the certification specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2(c).

(e) The owner or operator petitioning to withhold privileged trade secret or security

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information may claim as confidential any confidential information contained in the substantiation

form by following the procedures set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(d) and (e). Information not

properly marked will be treated as public and may be disclosed without notice to the petitioner.

(f) The petitioner shall initially submit to the Department only the confidential copy of

any substantiation form which contains confidential information prepared in accordance with the

provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(c).

(g) The Department may request supplemental information from the petitioner in support

of its petition and substantiation to withhold trade secret or security information. The Department

may specify the kind of information to be submitted, and the petitioner may submit any additional

detailed information which further supports the information previously supplied to the Department in

the petitioner's initial substantiation within 30 days of receipt of the Department's request. The

petitioner may claim as confidential any confidential information included in the supplemental

information, and shall clearly designate those portions of the supplemental information claimed as

confidential in the manner described in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(d) and (e). Information not properly

marked will be treated as public information and may be disclosed without notice to the petitioner. A

petitioner submitting supplemental information shall include a certification specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-8.2(c). . If supplemental information is submitted by the petitioner and the petitioner claims

portions of it as confidential information, then the petitioner shall initially submit to the Department

only the confidential copy of the supplemental information as prescribed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(c).

(h) The confidential copy of any petition to withhold privileged trade secret or security

information, and the substantiation form or supplemental information which contains confidential

information shall be enclosed in envelopes in accordance with the procedures set forth in N.J.A.C.

7:31 10.4(f) and be forwarded to the address Provided therein.

(i) To ensure proper delivery, the methods specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(g) shall be

followed.

(j) A petitioner shall update information submitted to the Department regarding a

pending or approved petition within 30 days of the petitioner's knowledge or receipt of new

information which could affect the petition to withhold privileged trade secret or security

information.

7:31-10.7 Determinations of petitions to withhold privileged trade secret or security

information

(a) Upon receipt of a petition to withhold privileged trade secret or security information,

the Department shall first make a determination that the information petitioned to be withheld as

privileged trade secret or security information has not been the subject of a prior determination by

the Department of a petition to withhold the same information concerning the same covered process,

or if it has, that the prior determination upheld the owner or operator's petition to withhold the

information.

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1. If such a prior determination held that the petition to withhold the trade secret

or security information was invalid, the Department shall notify the petitioner that the information

petitioned to be withheld from the Department is the subject of a prior determination concerning the

withholding of the same information in which it was held that such petition was invalid, and the

Department shall require the petitioner to submit or disclose the information to the Department.

(b) Failure of petitioner to furnish timely substantiation or to pay the required fee waives

its petition to withhold privileged trade secret or security information and the Department will

require the petitioner to submit or disclose the information to the Department. Failure to furnish

substantiation or to pay the required fee does not affect the owner or operator's right to assert a

confidentiality claim concerning the same information.

(c) If the Department determines that the petition to withhold privileged trade secret or

security information is not the subject of a prior determination, the Department shall determine

whether the petitioner has presented sufficient support for its petition to withhold privileged trade

secret or security information in its substantiation. A petition to withhold such information as

privileged will be considered sufficient if, assuming all the information contained in the

substantiation is true, this supporting information meets the criteria set forth in (d) below.

(d) A substantiation submitted under N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.6 will be determined to be

sufficient to support a petition to withhold privileged trade secret or security information if the

substantiation asserts specific facts to support the following conclusions:

1. The petitioner has established that the information sought to be withheld as

privileged trade secret or security information is entitled to protection as confidential information in

accordance with the criteria in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.6(c)1 through 10;

2. The petitioner has not disclosed the information sought to be withheld to any

other person other than to the petitioner's employees involved in its use, or, if the information relates

to national security, to officers or employees of the United States government; and

3. The petitioner is not required by any state or Federal law or regulation to

disclose the information to any governmental entity or agency, regardless of any right of the

petitioner to make a claim of confidentiality upon disclosing the information to such governmental

entity or agency.

(e) If the petition does not meet the criteria for sufficiency set forth in (d) above, the

Department shall notify the petitioner in writing of this fact by certified mail (return receipt

requested). The notification shall include the reasons for the Department's initial decision that the

petition is insufficient, and shall inform the petitioner of its right to submit in writing supplemental

information to the Department within 30 days of receipt of the notice in accordance with N.J.A.C.

7:31-10.6(g) to support the facts asserted in its substantiation. The notification may specifically

request supplemental information in particular areas relating to the petition and shall inform the

petitioner of its right to claim as confidential, any confidential information contained in any

supplemental information it submits, and will include a reference to N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(d) and (e) as

the source for the proper procedures for making such confidentiality claim.

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(f) Upon receipt of supplemental information or after the 30 day period to submit

supplemental information has expired, the Department shall determine whether the petition meets

the standard of sufficiency set forth in (d) above.

1. If after receipt of supplemental information, the Department determines that

the petition is sufficient, the Department will make a final determination concerning the petition to

withhold trade secret or security information in accordance with (g) below.

2. If after the expiration of the 30 day period specified in (e) above, no

supplemental information has been received by the Department, and the Department makes a final

determination that the petition is still insufficient, the Department will notify the petitioner by

certified mail (return receipt requested) that its petition is considered abandoned. The notice shall

state the basis for the determination and will require the owner or operator to submit or disclose the

information to the Department within 30 days of the registrant's receipt of the Department's

determination. A determination that a petition to withhold privileged trade secret or security

information is insufficient does not affect a registrant's right to assert a confidentiality claim

concerning the same information, unless the determination of insufficiency concluded that the

information sought to be withheld is not confidential information.

(g) Once a petition has been determined to be sufficient under (d) or (f)1 above, the

Department will determine whether the petition to withhold trade secret or security information will

be granted or denied.

1. The petitioner will be notified by regular mail that its petition has been

granted if the Department determines that the information submitted in support of the petition is true

and that the information sought to be withheld is a trade secret or security information which meets

the following criteria:

i. The information is trade secret or security information entitled to be

treated as confidential information in accordance with the criteria established in N.J.A.C.

7:31-10.6(c)1 through 10;

ii. The information has never been released to any person other than to

the petitioner's employees who are involved in its use, or, if the information relates to national

security, to officers or employees of the United States government;

iii. The information is not otherwise required to be disclosed by any

Federal or state law or regulation to any governmental entity or agency, regardless of any right by the

petitioner to make a claim of confidentiality upon disclosing the information to any such

governmental entity or agency; and

iv. The information is not included on the list provided at N.J.A.C.

7:31-10.3(b).

2. If the Department determines that the information submitted in support of the

petition is not true or that the information sought to be withheld is not a trade secret or security

information which is entitled to be treated as privileged in accordance with the criteria set forth in

(g)1 above, the petitioner shall be notified by certified mail (return receipt requested) that its petition

has been denied. The notification shall state the basis for the determination, and shall advise the

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petitioner of its right to request an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with the procedures specified

at N.J.A.C. 7:31-11.3(b). Unless a request for an adjudicatory hearing is received within the

registrant to submit or disclose the information to the Department within 30 days of the registrant's

receipt of the Department's denial of its petition. A denial of a petition to withhold privileged trade

secret or security information does not affect an owner or operator's right to assert a confidentiality

claim concerning the same information, unless the denial concluded that the information sought to

be withheld is not confidential information.

7:31-10.8 Maintaining the confidentiality and security of confidential information

(a) Until such time as a final confidentiality determination has been made, access to any

information for which a confidentiality claim has been made will be limited to only those

Department employees and agents whose activities necessitate such access and as provided at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.9.

(b) No disclosure of information for which a confidentiality claim has been asserted shall

be made to any other persons except as provided in this subchapter.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the incorporation of

confidential information into cumulations of data subject to disclosure as public records, provided

that such disclosure is not in a form that would foreseeably allow persons, not otherwise having

knowledge of such confidential information, to deduce from it the confidential information or the

identity of the registrant who supplied it to the Department.

(d) Only those Department employees who are designated as records custodians in

accordance with (1) below, shall open any envelope which is marked "CONFIDENTIAL" and is

addressed as provided at N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.4(f).

(e) All submissions entitled to confidential treatment as determined at N.J.A.C.

7:31-10.5 shall be stored by the Department or its agents only in locked cabinets.

(f) Any record made or maintained by Department employees or agents which contains

confidential information shall be treated as confidential in accordance with the provisions of this

section.

(g) Confidential information shall not be publicly disclosed by the Department and shall

not be communicated over telecommunications networks, including but not limited to telephones,

computers connected by modems, or electronic mail systems.

(h) Any document, which contains confidential information and is transmitted by the

Department to the registrant or to any authorized person, shall be sent by certified mail or by other

means that requires a verification of receipt, the date of receipt, and the name of the person who

receives the document.

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(i) The Department's contact regarding confidential information shall be the owner or

operator's qualified person.

(j) Any document prepared by the Department for the registrant which contains

confidential information shall display the word "CONFIDENTIAL" in bold type or stamp on the top

of each page. The envelope containing this document shall be addressed to the registrant's

responsible manager and shall display the word "CONFIDENTIAL" in bold type or stamp on both

sides. This envelope shall be enclosed in a plain envelope addressed for mailing.

(k) No persons other than the Commissioner and his or her designated employees or

designated agents or an administrative law judge conducting a hearing on the confidentiality of

information pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14F-1 et seq. shall have access to confidential information and

such access shall be on a need-to-know basis only. Said designated representatives of the

Commissioner shall be employees or agents of the Department and such designation shall be made in

writing.

(1) The Commissioner shall designate employees to act as records custodians of all

confidential information gathered pursuant to the Act or this chapter. These designated employees

shall be responsible for acknowledging and recording the receipt of confidential information from an

owner or operator, for tracking and recording all confidential information given to

Department-designated employees or agents or an administrative law judge, for maintaining and

upkeeping the confidential information file and storage area and for establishing any other methods

deemed appropriate to protect the confidentiality of information through internal procedures or

guidelines.

(m) Any confidential information added to a computerized data base shall only be added

to computers which are:

1. Capable of being locked during periods of non-use by means of a lock and

key mechanism, or by the use of passwords or levels of security clearances, or by other means that

restrict access only to authorized Department personnel;

2. Are not tied to another computer system by means of communications

network; and

3. Are kept within an office capable of being locked when not being used by an

authorized person.

(n) Any confidentia1 information submitted to the Department which becomes obsolete

or is no longer needed by the Department for the implementation of the Act or this chapter shall be

returned to the owner or operator.

7:31-10.9 Disclosure of confidential information

(a) The Department may disclose confidential information to a person other than a

Department employee, agent or administrative law judge only as provided in this section.

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(b) The Department may disclose confidential information to any other governmental

agency if:

1. The Department receives a written request for disclosure of the information

from a duly authorized officer or employee of the other agency;

2. The request sets forth the official purpose for which the information is

needed;

3. The Department notifies the other agency of the Department's determination

that the information is entitled to confidential treatment, or of any unresolved confidentiality claim

covering the information;

4. The other governmental agency has first furnished to the Department a

written formal legal opinion from the agency's chief legal officer or counsel stating that under

applicable law the agency has the authority to compel the person who submitted the information to

the Department to disclose such information to the other agency;

5. The other agency agrees not to disclose the information further unless;

i. The other agency has statutory authority both to compel production of

the information and to make the proposed disclosure; or

ii. The other agency has obtained the consent of the affected registrant to

the proposed disclosure;

6. The other agency has adopted regulations or operates under statutory

authority that will allow it to preserve confidential information from unauthorized disclosure.

(c) The Department may disclose confidential information to an agent of the Department

and to an agent's employees when the agent is assisting in implementing the Act, its activities

necessitate such access, and the requirements of (c)1 below have been satisfied. Any such disclosure

of confidential information shall be restricted to a person approved in writing by the Department.

1. An agent shall not receive any confidential information unless:

i. It has submitted a plan to the Department which describes measures

for adequately protecting confidential information form unauthorized disclosure, and such plan has

been approved by the Department;

ii. It has provided written documentation demonstrating, to the

satisfaction of the Department, that it maintains professional liability insurance and comprehensive

general liability insurance in amounts to be set by the Department; and

iii. In addition to the requirement of (c)2 below, it has signed an

agreement developed by the Department, protecting confidential information from unauthorized

disclosure. The agreement shall include a provision whereby the agent assumes liability for any

damages to the registrant resulting from the intentional or negligent release of confidential

information by the agent and its employees.

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2. Any person granted access to confidential information pursuant to this

section shall sign an agreement developed by the Department protecting the confidentiality of the

information prior to receipt of the information.

3. Any person who receives confidential information pursuant to this section

shall take appropriate measures to protect the information from unauthorized disclosure which shall

include, but not be limited to:

i. Keeping the information confidential from unauthorized persons;

ii. Keeping any records containing confidential information in a locked

file cabinet or safe, when not in use;

iii. Using the information only for the use approved by the Department;

iv. Not reproducing the confidential information; and

v. Returning all material on which the confidential information has been

recorded to the Department within 30 days after finishing using the information.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in (e) below, the Department shall notify in writing the

owner or operator who supplied the confidential information of:

1. Its disclosure to another agency or agent of the Department;

2. The date on which disclosure was made;

3. The name of the agency or agent to which disclosed; and

4. A description of the information disclosed.

(e) The Department may disclose any confidential information to any other person if it

has obtained the written consent of the owner or operator's qualified person to such disclosure.

1. The giving of consent by an owner or operator to disclose shall not be

deemed to waive a confidentiality claim with regard to further disclosures unless the authorized

disclosure is of such nature as to make the disclosed information accessible to the general public.

(f) The Department may use confidential information in a civil or criminal proceeding, if

permitted by a court.

7:31-10.10 Wrongful access or disclosure

(a) A person shall not disclose, seek access to, obtain or have possession of any

confidential information obtained pursuant to the Act or this chapter, except as authorized by this

subchapter.

(b) Every Department employee or agent who has custody or possession of confidential

information shall take appropriate measures to safeguard such information and to protect against its

improper disclosure.

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(c) A Department employee or agent shall not disclose, or use for his or her private gain

or advantage, any information which came into his or her possession, or to which he or she gained

access, by virtue of his or her official position of employment or contractual relationship with the

Department.

(d) If the Department finds that any person has violated the provisions of this subchapter,

it may:

1. Commence a civil action in Superior Court for a restraining order and an

injunction barring that person from further disclosing confidential information; and

2. Pursue any other remedy available by law.

(e) In addition to any other penalty that may be sought by the Department, violation of

this subchapter by a Department employee shall constitute grounds for dismissal, suspension, fine or

other adverse Personnel action.

(f) Disclosure by an agent in violation of this subchapter or the contractual provisions

described in N.J.A.C. 7:31-10.9(c) shall constitute grounds for debarment or suspension as provided

in "Debarment, Suspension and Disqualification from Department Contracting", N.J.A.C. 7:1-5, in

addition to whatever other remedies may be available to the Department at equity or law.

(g) Use of any of the remedies specified under this section shall not preclude the use of

any other remedy.

7:31-10.11 Use of confidential information in rulemaking, reviewing extraordinarily hazardous

substance accident risk assessment reports and risk management programs, and enforcement

proceedings.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, the Department may use

confidential information in the development of the TCPA program rules, in the review and

preparation of documents approving or withholding approval of extraordinarily hazardous substance

accident risk assessment reports and risk management programs, and in the preparation of

enforcement documents and during enforcement proceedings.

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SUBCHAPTER 11. CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AND REQUESTS FOR

ADJUDICATORY HEARINGS

7:31-11.1 Authority and purpose

(a) This subchapter shall govern the Department's assessment of civil administrative

penalties for violations of the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act, N.J.S.A. 13:lK-19 et seq., including

violations of any rule, consent agreement or administrative order issued pursuant to the Toxic

Catastrophe Prevention Act. This subchapter shall also govern the procedures for requesting an

adjudicatory hearing on a notice of civil administrative penalty assessment, an administrative order, a

written notice from the Department withholding approval of a new covered process, or a certified

letter denying a confidentiality claim or denying a petition to withhold privileged trade secret or

security information..

(b) Neither the assessment of a civil administrative penalty nor the payment of any such

civil administrative penalty shall be deemed to affect the availability of any other enforcement

provision provided for by N.J.S.A. 13:lK-30 or any other statute, in connection with the violation for

which the assessment is levied.

7:31-11.2 Procedures for issuance of administrative orders and assessment of civil

administrative penalties and payment of such penalties

(a) For violation of the Act or any rule, consent agreement, information request, access

request, or order promulgated or issued pursuant to the Act, the Department shall, by issuance of an

administrative order and/or notice of civil administrative penalty assessment, notify the violator

using certified mail (return receipt requested) or personal service. The Department may, in its

discretion, require cessation of violation and/or assess a civil administrative penalty for more than

one offense in a single administrative order and/or notice of civil administrative penalty assessment

or in multiple administrative orders and/or notices of civil administrative penalty assessment. This

administrative order and/or notice of civil administrative penalty assessment shall:

1. Identify the section of the Act, rule, consent agreement, information request,

or access request, or order violated;

2. Concisely state the facts which constitute the violation;

3. For any violation still continuing, order such violation to cease;

4. Specify the amount of the civil administrative penalty to be imposed, if any;

and

5. Advise the violator of the right to request an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to

the procedures in N.J.A.C. 7:31-11.3.

(b) Payment of the civil administrative penalty is due and compliance with the terms of

an administrative order is required upon receipt by the violator of the Department's final order in a

contested case or when an administrative order and/or a notice of civil administrative penalty

assessment otherwise becomes a final order, as follows:

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1. If no hearing is requested pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-11.3 or the Department

does not receive a hearing request within 20 calendar days, the administrative order and/or notice of

civil administrative penalty assessment becomes a final order and is deemed received on the 21st

calendar day following receipt by the violator of the administrative order and/or notice of civil

administrative penalty assessment;

2. If the Department denies the hearing request pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-

11.3(e), an administrative order and/or notice of civil administrative penalty assessment becomes a

final order upon the violator's receipt, by certified mail or personal service, of notice of such denial;

or

3. If an adjudicatory hearing is conducted, an administrative order and/or notice

of civil administrative penalty assessment becomes a final order upon receipt by the violator of a

final order in a contested case.

(c) Any person who violates any provision of N.J.S.A. 13:1K-22 through 13:1K-26 or

any rule, regulation, or order promulgated or a court order issued pursuant thereto, or who fails to

pay a civil administrative penalty in full is subject, upon order of the court, to a civil penalty not to

exceed $10,000.00 per day of the violation, and each day's continuance of the violation constitutes a

separate and distinct violation. Any penalty imposed under this subsection may be recovered with

cost in a summary proceeding before the Superior Court and pursuant to the Penalty Enforcement

Law, N.J.S.A. 2A:58-1 et seq.

(d) The Department may, in its discretion, settle any civil administrative penalty assessed

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-11.4 according to the following factors provided that these factors were

not already considered during the assessment of the penalty:

1. Mitigating or extenuating circumstances;

2. The timely implementation by the violator of measures leading to

compliance;

3. The full payment by the violator of a specified part of the civil administrative

penalty assessed if made within a time period established by the Department in an administrative

order and/or notice of civil administrative penalty assessment and provided that the violator waives

the right to request an adjudicatory hearing on the civil administrative penalty; or

4. Any other terms or conditions acceptable to the Department.

7:31-11.3 Procedures to request an adjudicatory hearing

(a) Within 20 calendar days from receipt of an administrative order and/or a notice of

civil administrative penalty assessment issued pursuant to the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act, the

violator may request an adjudicatory hearing to contest such administrative order and/or penalty

assessment by submitting a written request to the Department which shall include the following

information:

1. The name, address, and telephone number of the violator and his or her

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authorized representative, if any;

2. The Department's identification number for the covered process as specified

in the owner or operator's registration form (if applicable);

3. The violator's defenses to each of the Department's findings of fact stated in

short and plain terms;

4. An admission or denial of each of the Department's findings of fact. If the

violator is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of a finding,

the violator shall so state and this shall have the effect of a denial. A denial shall fairly meet the

substance of the findings denied. When the violator intends in good faith to deny only a part or a

qualification of a finding, the violator shall specify so much of it as is true and material and deny

only the remainder. The violator may not generally deny all of the findings but shall make all denials

as specific denials of designated findings. For each finding the violator denies, the violator shall

allege the fact or facts as the violator believes it or them to be;

5. Information supporting the request and specific reference to or copies of

other written documents relied upon to support the request;

6. An estimate of the time required for the hearing (in days and/or hours); and

7. A request, if necessary, for a barrier-free hearing location for disabled

persons.

(b) Within 20 calendar days from receipt of an administrative order issued by the

Department pursuant to 40 CFR 68.220(g) with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)9-10. or

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(e), or of a written notice from the Department withholding approval of a new

covered process, or a certified letter denying a confidentiality claim or denying a petition to withhold

privileged trade secret or security information, issued pursuant to the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention

Act, the owner or operator may request an adjudicatory hearing to contest such action by submitting

a written request to the Department which shall include the following information:

1. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner or operator and his or

her authorized representative if any;

2. The Department's identification number for the covered process as specified

in the owner or operator's registration form;

3. The owner or operator's factual position on each question alleged to be at

issue, its relevance to the Department's decision, specific reference to contested conditions as well as

suggested revised or alternative conditions;

4. Information supporting the owner or operator's factual position and proposed

conditions and copies of other written documents relied upon to support the request for a hearing;

5. An estimate of the time required for the hearing (in days and/or hours); and

6. A request, if necessary, for a barrier-free hearing location for disabled

persons.

(c) A written hearing request not received within 20 calendar days after receipt by the

owner or operator or violator of the notice of a civil administrative penalty assessment and/or an

administrative order and/or a written notification from the Department withholding approval of a

new covered process and/or a certified letter denying a confidentiality claim or denying a petition to

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withhold privileged trade secret or security information shall be denied by the Department.

(d) During the pendency of the review and hearing on an administrative order issued

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(e), the timetable for compliance with those conditions being appealed

in the order shall be suspended.

(e) If the violator fails to include all the information required by (a) or (b) above, the

Department may deny the hearing request.

(f) If it grants the request for a hearing, the Department shall file the request for a

hearing with the Office of Administrative Law. The hearing shall be held before an administrative

law judge and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and

the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1.

(g) Requests for adjudicatory hearings shall be sent to:

Office of Legal Affairs

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

PO Box 402

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0402

Attention: Hearing Request

7:31-11.4 Civil administrative penalty determination

(a) Each violation of the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act or any rule, consent

agreement or administrative order issued pursuant thereto, shall constitute an additional, separate and

distinct offense.

(b) If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues

constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense.

(c) The Department shall determine the amount of the civil administrative penalty for the

offenses described in Table III below on the basis of the category of offense, the frequency of the

violation, the type of violation as minor (M) or non-minor (NM), and the applicable grace period if

the violation is minor, as follows:

Note that Subchapter 3 is being deleted by this revision. The requirements of this Subchapter remain valid

for 365 days after adoption of this revision for facilities presently registered as being in Program 2.

Subsequent to March 16, 2010, all facilities registered with TCPA will be Program 3 and the requirements of

Subchapter 3 will be void. Penalties 10 thru 14, 108 thru 208, and 522 thru 540 will be deleted at that time.

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TABLE III

Penalty in U.S. Dollars

By Offense Category

Categories of Offense Cite First

Offense

Second

Offense

Subsequent

Offenses 

Type of

Violation

Grace

Period

(days)

1. Failure to comply with the requirements of

40 CFR 68 as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31

by the schedule set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.5.

40 CFR 68.10(a)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)3i

and ii

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

2. Failure to comply with the requirements of

40 CFR 68 as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31

within three years after the date on which a

regulated substance is first listed at 40 CFR

68.130.

40 CFR 68.10(a)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)3i

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

3. Failure to comply with the requirements of

40 CFR 68 as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31

no later than the date on which a regulated

substance is first present at a threshold

quantity in a process.

40 CFR 68.10(a)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)3i

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

4. Failure to comply with the requirements of

40 CFR 68 as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31

for new covered processes in accordance

with the requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.11.

40 CFR 68.10(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)3iii

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

5. Reserved

6. Reserved

7. Reserved

8. Reserved

9. Failure to submit a single RMP, as provided

in 40 CFR 68.150 to 40 CFR 68.185(b)

with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.1(c).

or

Failure to include in the RMP a registration

that reflects all covered processes.

Note: Penalties 10-14 to be deleted

March 16, 2010.

40 CFR 68.12(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4i

5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

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Second

Offense

Subsequent

Offenses 

Type of

Violation

Grace

Period

(days)

10. Failure to develop and implement a

management system for a Program 2

covered process as provided in 40 CFR

68.15 with changes specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-1.1(c)5 in addition to meeting the

requirements of 40 CFR 68.12(a) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4.

40 CFR 68.12(c)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4ii(1)

and (2)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

11. Failure to conduct a hazard assessment as

provided in 40 CFR 68.20 through 68.42,

incorporated with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)1 and 2 and N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.2 in addition to meeting the

requirements of 40 CFR 68.12(a) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4.

40 CFR 68.12(c)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4ii(1)

and (3)

6,000 12,000 30,000 NM

12. Failure to implement the Program 2

prevention steps provided in 40 CFR 68.48

through 40 CFR 68.60 incorporated with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)1

through 10 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.2 through

3.5 or implement the Program 3 prevention

steps provided in 40 CFR 68.65 through

68.87, incorporated with changes specified

at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)1 through 23 and

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2 through 4.11, in addition

to meeting the requirements of 40 CFR

68.12(a) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

1.1(c)4.

40 CFR 68.12(c)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4ii(1)

and (4)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

13. Failure to develop and implement an

emergency response program as provided in

40 CFR 68.90 to 68.95 incorporated with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(c)1

through 4 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2 in addition

to meeting the requirements of 40 CFR

68.12(a) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

1.1(c)4.

40 CFR 68.12(c)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4ii(1)

and (5)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

14. Failure to submit as part of the RMP the

data on prevention program elements for

Program 2 processes as provided in 40 CFR

68.170 as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.1(a) in addition to meeting the

requirements of 40 CFR 68.12(a) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4.

40 CFR 68.12(c)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4ii(1)

and (5)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

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Offense

Second

Offense

Subsequent

Offenses 

Type of

Violation

Grace

Period

(days)

15. Failure to develop and implement a

management system for a Program 3

covered process as provided in 40 CFR

68.15 with changes specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-1.1(c)5 in addition to meeting the

requirements of 40 CFR 68.12(a) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4.

40 CFR 68.12(d)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-

1.1(c)4iii(1) and (2)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

16. Failure to conduct a hazard assessment as

provided in 40 CFR 68.20 through 68.42

with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(c)1 and 2 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2 in

addition to meeting the requirements of 40

CFR 68.12(a) as incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-1.1(c)4.

40 CFR 68.12(d)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-

1.1(c)4iii(1) and (3)

6,000 12,000 30,000 NM

17. Failure to implement the prevention

requirements of 40 CFR 68.65 through

68.87 with changes specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.1(c)1 through 24 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.2 through 4.11 in addition to meeting the

requirements of 40 CFR 68.12(a) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4.

40 CFR 68.12(d)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-

1.1(c)4iii(1) and (4)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

18. Failure to develop and implement an

emergency response program as provided in

40 CFR 68.90 to 68.95 incorporated with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(c)1

through 4 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2 in addition

to meeting the requirements of 40 CFR

68.12(a) as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

1.1(c)4. 

40 CFR 68.12(d)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-

1.1(c)4iii(1) and (5)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

19. Failure to submit as part of the RMP the

data on prevention program elements for

Program 3 processes as provided in 40 CFR

68.175 as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.1(a) in addition to meeting the

requirements of 40 CFR 68.12(a) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)4.

40 CFR 68.12(d)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-

1.1(c)4iii(1)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

20. Failure to develop a management system to

oversee the implementation of the risk

management program elements for covered

processes.

40 CFR 68.15(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)5iv

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

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Offense

Second

Offense

Subsequent

Offenses 

Type of

Violation

Grace

Period

(days)

21. Failure to assign a qualified person or

position that has the overall responsibility

for the development, implementation, and

integration of the risk management program

elements.

40 CFR 68.15(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

22. Failure to document the names or positions

of the people who have been assigned

responsibility for implementing individual

requirements of 40 CFR 68 incorporated at

N.J.A.C 7:31 and define the lines of

authority through an organization chart or

similar document.

40 CFR 68.15(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

23. Failure to include in the management

system a documentation plan which: (1)

provides a list identifying all documentation

required by this chapter including the

document title, identification number, and

storage location; and (2) describes how the

owner or operator of a covered process will

store, maintain and update all

documentation required by this chapter.

40 CFR 68.15,

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)5i

2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

24. Failure to provide in the management

system a of tracking and recording the EHS

inventory at the facility against the Risk

Management Plan registration quantity to

ensure that the EHS registration quantity of

each registered covered process is not

exceeded.

40 CFR 68.15,

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c)5ii

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

25. Failure to handle, use, manufacture,

generate, or store an EHS in a manner

which complies with the TCPA, N.J.A.C.

7:31 and/or the approved risk management

program.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.9(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

26. Failure to pay an annual fee to the

Department computed in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11A(b), (c) and (i) through

(m), and billed and remitted in accordance

with N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11(f) through (h).

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11A(a) one-third

of fee

one-third

of fee +

1,000

one-third

of fee +

2,000

M 30

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Categories of Offense Cite First

Offense

Second

Offense

Subsequent

Offenses 

Type of

Violation

Grace

Period

(days)

27. Failure to authorize the insurance carrier to

release information within 30 days from the

written request of the Department.

or

Failure to require the insurance company to

forward to the Department the requested

information within 30 days of the receipt of

the authorization to do so from the owner or

operator.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.12(d) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

28. Failure to prepare a worst-case release

scenario analysis as provided in 40 CFR

68.25 incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

and to complete the five-year accident

history as provided in 40 CFR 68.42

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a).

40 CFR 68.20,

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)1

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

29. Failure to use the toxic endpoints provided

in Appendix A of 40 CFR 68 for analyses of

offsite consequences for toxic substances. 

or

Failure to use the toxic endpoints

determined by the Department in

accordance with the criteria used by

USEPA in developing 40 CFR 68 Appendix

A for Table 1 Part A toxic substances not

listed in Appendix A.

40 CFR 68.22(a)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)2

500 1,000 2,500 NM

30. Failure to use the endpoint of 1 psi for

explosion for analyses of offsite

consequences for flammable substances.

40 CFR 68.22(a)(2)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

31. Failure to use the endpoint of a radiant heat

of 5 kw/m for 40 seconds for radiant

heat/exposure time for analyses of offsite

consequences for flammable substances.

40 CFR 68.22(a)(2)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

32. Failure to use the endpoint of a lower

flammability limit as provided in NFPA

documents or other generally recognized

sources for lower flammability limit for

analyses of offsite consequences for

flammable substances.

 

40 CFR 68.22(a)(2)(iii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 5,000 NM

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33. Failure to use a wind speed of 1.5 meters

per second and F atmospheric stability class

for the worst-case release analysis. Failure

to demonstrate that local meteorological

data applicable to the stationary source

show a higher minimum wind speed or less

stable atmosphere at all times during the

previous three years when using these

minimums.

 

40 CFR 68.22(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

34. Failure to use the highest daily maximum

temperature in the previous three years and

average humidity for the site, based on

temperature/humidity data gathered at the

stationary source or at a local

meteorological station for worst-case

release analysis of a regulated toxic

substance.

 

40 CFR 68.22(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

35. Failure to analyze the worst-case release of

a regulated toxic substance assuming a

ground level (0 feet) release. 

or

Failure to use the correct release height as

determined by the release scenario for an

alternative scenario analysis of a regulated

toxic substance. 

40 CFR 68.22(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

36. Failure to use either urban or rural

topography, as appropriate. 

40 CFR 68.22(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

37. Failure to ensure that tables or models used

for dispersion analysis of regulated toxic

substances appropriately account for gas

density. 

40 CFR 68.22(f),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

38. Failure to consider liquids other than gases,

liquefied only by refrigeration, to be

released at the highest daily maximum

temperature, based on data for the previous

three years appropriate for the stationary

source, or at process temperature,

whichever is higher, for worst case. 

or

Failure to consider substances to be

released at a process or ambient

temperature that is appropriate for the

scenario for alternative scenarios. 

40 CFR 68.22(g),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

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39. Failure to analyze and report in the RMP

for Program 2 and/or 3 processes one worstcase release scenario that is estimated to

create the greatest distance in any direction

to an endpoint provided in Appendix A of

40 CFR 68 resulting from an accidental

release of regulated toxic substances from

covered processes under worst-case

conditions defined in 40 CFR 68.22

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c).

40 CFR 68.25(a)(2)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

40. Failure to analyze and report in the RMP

for Program 2 and/or 3 processes one worstcase release scenario that is estimated to

create the greatest distance in any direction

to an endpoint defined in 40 CFR 68.22(a)

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)

resulting from an accidental release of

regulated flammable substances from

covered processes under worst-case

conditions defined in 40 CFR 68.22

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c).

40 CFR 68.25(a)(2)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

41. Failure to analyze and report in the RMP

for Program 2 and/or 3 processes additional

worst-case release scenarios for a hazard

class if a worst-case release from another

covered process at the stationary source

potentially affects public receptors different

from those potentially affected by the worstcase release scenario developed under

paragraphs 40 CFR 68.25(a)(2)(i) or

(a)(2)(ii) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(a).

40 CFR 68.25(a)(2)(iii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

42. Failure to use the worst-case release

quantity which was the greater of the

following:

(1) For substances in a vessel, the greatest

amount held in a single vessel, taking into

account administrative controls that limit

the maximum quantity; or

(2) For substances in pipes, the greatest

amount in a pipe, taking into account

administrative controls that limit the

maximum quantity. 

40 CFR 68.25(b)(1) or

(2), N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

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43. Failure to assume that the quantity in the

vessel or pipe, as determined under 40 CFR

68.25(b), incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(a) is released as a gas over 10 minutes

in the worst case release scenario for

regulated toxic substances that are normally

gases at ambient temperature and handled

as a gas or as a liquid under pressure.

or

Failure to assume the release rate to be the

total quantity divided by 10 unless passive

mitigation systems are in place. 

40 CFR 68.25(c)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

44. Failure to assume that the substance is

released as a gas in 10 minutes for a

released substance that is not contained by

passive mitigation systems or that is in a

contained pool that has a depth of 1 cm or

less in the worst case release scenario for

gases handled as refrigerated liquids at

ambient pressure. 

40 CFR 68.25(c)(2)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

45. Failure to calculate the volatilization rate

(release rate) at the boiling point of the

substance and at the conditions specified in

40 CFR 68.25(d) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a).

40 CFR 68.25(c)(2)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

46. Failure to assume that the quantity in the

vessel or pipe, as determined under 40 CFR

68.25(b), incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(a), is spilled instantaneously to form a

liquid pool in the worst case release

scenario for regulated toxic substances that

are normally liquids at ambient temperature.

40 CFR 68.25(d)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

47. Failure to determine the surface area of the

pool by assuming that the liquid spreads to

one centimeter deep unless passive

mitigation systems are in place that serve to

contain the spill and limit the surface area in

the worst case release scenario for regulated

toxic substances that are normally liquids at

ambient temperature. Failure to use the

surface area of the contained liquid to

calculate the volatilization rate where

passive mitigation is in place. 

40 CFR 68.25(d)(1)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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48. Failure to take into account the actual

surface characteristics where a release

would occur onto a surface that is not paved

or smooth in the worst case release scenario

for regulated toxic substances that are

normally liquids at ambient temperature. 

40 CFR 68.25(d)(1)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

49. Failure to account for: (1) the highest daily

maximum temperature occurring in the past

three years, (2) the temperature of the

substance in the vessel, or (3) the

concentration of the substance for a liquid

spilled as a mixture or solution, to calculate

the volatilization rate in the worst case

release scenario for regulated toxic

substances that are normally liquids at

ambient temperature.

 

40 CFR 68.25(d)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

50. Failure to determine the rate of release to

air from the volatilization rate of the liquid

pool in the worst case release scenario for

regulated toxic substances that are normally

liquids at ambient temperature. 

or

Failure to use the methodology in the RMP

Offsite Consequence Analysis Guidance or

any other publicly available techniques that

account for the modeling conditions and are

recognized by industry as applicable as part

of current practices.

or

Failure to allow the implementing agency

access to the model and to describe model

features and differences from publicly

available models to local emergency

planners upon request when using a

proprietary model that accounts for the

modeling conditions.

40 CFR 68.25(d)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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51. Failure to assume that the quantity of the

substance, as determined under 40 CFR

68.25(b) through (i), incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a) vaporizes resulting in

a vapor cloud explosion in the worst-case

release scenario for flammable gases. 

or

Failure to use a yield factor of 10 percent of

the available energy released in the

explosion to determine the distance to the

explosion endpoint when the model used is

based on TNT equivalent methods. 

40 CFR 68.25(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

52. Failure to assume that the total quantity in

the vessel or pipe, as determined under 40

CFR 68.25(b), incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a), is released as a gas over 10

minutes in the worst-case release scenario

for flammable gases, for regulated

flammable substances that are normally

gases at ambient temperature and handled

as a gas, or as a liquid under pressure, and

is involved in the vapor cloud explosion. 

 

40 CFR 68.25(e)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

53. Failure to assume that the total quantity of

the substance is released as a gas in 10

minutes, and the total quantity will be

involved in the vapor cloud explosion for a

released substance that is not contained by

passive mitigation systems or for a

contained pool that has a depth of one

centimeter or less in the worst-case release

scenario for flammable gases handled as

refrigerated liquids at ambient pressure.

 

40 CFR 68.25(e)(2)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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54. Failure to assume that the quantity in the

vessel or pipe, as determined under 40 CFR

68.25(b), incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(a), is spilled instantaneously to form a

liquid pool in the worst-case release

scenario, for a flammable gas handled as a

refrigerated liquid at ambient pressure that

is contained by passive mitigation systems

in a pool with a depth greater than 1

centimeter. 

or

Failure to calculate the volatilization rate

(release rate) at the boiling point of the

substance and at the conditions specified in

40 CFR 68.25(d) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a). 

or

Failure to assume that the quantity which

becomes vapor in the first 10 minutes is

involved in the vapor cloud explosion. 

 

40 CFR 68.25(e)(2)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

55. Failure to assume that the quantity of the

substance, as determined under 40 CFR

68.25(b) and (g) through (i), incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a), vaporizes resulting in

a vapor cloud explosion, for the worst-case

release scenario for flammable liquids. 

or

Failure to use a yield factor of 10 percent of

the available energy released in the

explosion to determine the worst case

release scenario distance to the explosion

endpoint for a model used that is based on

TNT equivalent methods. 

40 CFR 68.25(f),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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56. Failure to assume that the entire quantity in

the vessel or pipe, as determined under 40

CFR 68.25(b), incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a), is spilled instantaneously to

form a liquid pool in the worst-case release

scenario for regulated flammable substances

that are normally liquids at ambient

temperature. 

or

Failure to calculate the volatilization rate at

the conditions specified in 40 CFR 68.25(d)

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a) for

liquids at temperatures below their

atmospheric boiling point. 

40 CFR 68.25(f)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

57. Failure to assume that the quantity which

becomes vapor in the first 10 minutes is

involved in the vapor cloud explosion in the

worst-case release scenario for flammable

liquids. 

40 CFR 68.25(f)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

58. Failure to use the parameters defined in 40

CFR 68.22 incorporated at N.J.A.C. at

7:31-2.1(c), to determine distance to the

endpoints. 

or

Failure to use the methodology provided in

the RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis

Guidance or any commercially or publicly

available air dispersion modeling

techniques that account for the modeling

conditions and are recognized by industry

as applicable as part of current practices.

or

Failure to allow the implementing agency

access to the model and to describe model

features and differences from publicly

available models to local emergency

planners upon request, when using a

proprietary model that accounts for the

modeling conditions.

 

40 CFR 68.25(g),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

59. Failure to perform an accurate worst case

scenario analysis by considering a passive

mitigation system that is not capable of

withstanding the release event triggering the

scenario and which would function as

intended.

 

40 CFR 68.25(h),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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60. Failure to select a worst case scenario for

flammable regulated substances or

regulated toxic substances based on smaller

quantities handled at a higher process

temperature or pressure that would result in

a greater distance to an endpoint defined in

40 CFR 68.22(a) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(c), beyond the stationary source

boundary than the scenario provided under

40 CFR 68.25(b) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a).

40 CFR 68.25(i)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

61. Failure to select a worst case scenario for

flammable regulated substances or

regulated toxic substances based on

proximity to the boundary of the stationary

source that would result in a greater

distance to an endpoint defined in 40 CFR

68.22(a) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(c), beyond the stationary source

boundary than the scenario provided under

40 CFR 68.25(b) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a).

40 CFR 68.25(i)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

62. Failure to identify and analyze at least one

alternative release scenario for each

regulated toxic substance held in a covered

process(es) and at least one alternative

release scenario to represent all flammable

substances held in a covered process(es). 

40 CFR 68.28(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

63. Failure to select a scenario that is more

likely to occur than the worst-case release

scenario under 40 CFR 68.25 incorporated

at N.J.A.C. 7:31.2.1(a), for each alternative

release scenario required under 40 CFR

68.28(a) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(a).

40 CFR 68.28(b)(1)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

64. Failure to select a scenario that will reach

an endpoint offsite for an alternative release

scenario required under 40 CFR 68.28(a)

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a).

 

40 CFR 68.28(b)(1)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

65. Failure to consider alternative release

scenarios such as those listed at 40 CFR

68.28(b)(2)(i-v) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1.

40 CFR 68.28(b)(2)(i)

through (v), N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

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66. Failure to use the appropriate parameters

defined in 40 CFR 68.22 incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c) to determine distance

to the endpoints in the analysis of

alternative release scenarios. 

or

Failure to use the methodology provided in

the RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis

Guidance or a commercially or publicly

available air dispersion modeling technique

that accounts for the specified modeling

conditions and is recognized by industry as

applicable as part of current practices.

or

Failure to allow the implementing agency

access to a proprietary model that accounts

for the modeling conditions and to describe

model features and differences from

publicly available models to local

emergency planners upon request.

 

40 CFR 68.28(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

67. Failure to perform an accurate alternative

release scenario analysis by considering

active and passive mitigation systems that

are not capable of withstanding the event

that triggered the release or that are not

functional. 

40 CFR 68.28(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

68. Failure to consider the five-year accident

history provided in 40 CFR 68.42

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a) in

selecting alternative release scenarios. 

40 CFR 68.28(e)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

69. Failure to consider the failure scenarios

identified under 40 CFR 68.50 incorporated

at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c) or 40 CFR 68.67

incorporated at N.J.A.C 7:31-4.1(c) in

selecting alternative release scenarios. 

40 CFR 68.28(e)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

70. Failure to estimate in the RMP the

population within a circle with its center at

the point of the release and a radius

determined by the distance to the endpoint

defined in 40 CFR 68.22(a) incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c).

40 CFR 68.30(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

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71. Failure to include residential population in

the population estimate. 

or

Failure to note the presence of institutions

(schools, hospitals, prisons), parks and

recreational areas, and major commercial,

office, and industrial buildings in the RMP.

40 CFR 68.30(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

72. Failure to use the most recent Census data

or other updated information to estimate the

population potentially affected. 

40 CFR 68.30(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

73. Failure to estimate population to two

significant digits. 

40 CFR 68.30(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

74. Failure to list in the RMP environmental

receptors within a circle with its center at

the point of the release and a radius

determined by the distance to the endpoint

defined in 40 CFR 68.22(a) incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c).

40 CFR 68.33(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

75. Failure to rely on information provided on

local U.S. Geological Survey maps or on

any data source containing U.S.G.S. data to

identify environmental receptors. 

40 CFR 68.33(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

76. Failure to review and update the offsite

consequence analyses at least once every

five years. 

40 CFR 68.36(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

77. Failure to complete a revised analysis

within six months of a change in processes,

quantities stored or handled, or any other

aspect of the stationary source that might

reasonably be expected to increase or

decrease the distance to the endpoint by a

factor of two or more and to submit a

revised risk management plan as provided

in 40 CFR 68.190 as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c).

40 CFR 68.36(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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78. Failure to maintain records for the worstcase scenarios of the offsite consequence

analyses that include a description of the

vessel or pipeline and substance selected as

worst case, assumptions and parameters

used, and the rationale for selection. 

or

Failure to describe for the worst case

scenarios the use of administrative controls

and passive mitigation that were assumed to

limit the quantity that could be released. 

or

Failure to include in the documentation of

the worst case scenarios the anticipated

effect of the controls and mitigation on the

release quantity and rate.

 

40 CFR 68.39(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

79. Failure to maintain the records for

alternative release scenarios of the offsite

consequence analyses that include a

description of the scenarios identified,

assumptions and parameters used, and the

rationale for the selection of specific

scenarios. 

or

Failure to include for the alternate release

scenarios correct assumptions on the use of

administrative controls and mitigations that

were assumed to limit the quantity that

could be released. 

or

Failure to include in the documentation of

scenario the effect of the controls and

mitigation on the release quantity and rate.

40 CFR 68.39(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

80. Failure to maintain records on the offsite

consequence analyses that include the

documentation of estimated quantity

released, release rate, and duration of

release for offsite consequence analyses. 

40 CFR 68.39(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

81. Failure to maintain records on the offsite

consequence analyses that include the

methodology used to determine distance to

endpoints for offsite consequence analyses.

40 CFR 68.39(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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82. Failure to maintain records on the offsite

consequence analyses that include data used

to estimate population and environmental

receptors potentially affected for offsite

consequence analyses. 

40 CFR 68.39(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

83. Failure to include in the five-year accident

history all accidental releases from covered

processes that resulted in deaths, injuries, or

significant property damage on site, or

known offsite deaths, injuries, evacuations,

sheltering in place, property damage, or

environmental damage. 

40 CFR 68.42(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

84. Failure to report the date, time, and

approximate duration of the release for each

accidental release included in the five-year

accident history. 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

85. Failure to report the chemical(s) released

for each accidental release included in the

five-year accident history. 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

86. Failure to report the estimated quantity

released in pounds for each accidental

release included in the five-year accident

history. 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

87. Failure to report the five- or six-digit

NAICS code that most closely corresponds

to the process for each accidental release

included in the five-year accident history.

 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

88. Failure to report the type of release event

and its source for each accidental release

included in the five-year accident history. 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

89. Failure to report known weather conditions

for each accidental release included in the

five-year accident history. 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

90. Failure to report the on-site impacts for

each accidental release included in the fiveyear accident history. 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(7),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

91. Failure to report the known offsite impacts

for each accidental release included in the

five-year accident history.

 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(8),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

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92. Failure to report the known initiating event

and contributing factors for each accidental

release included in the five-year accident

history.

 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(9),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

93. Failure to report whether offsite responders

were notified when known for each

accidental release included in the five-year

accident history.

 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(10),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

94. Failure to report the operational or process

changes that resulted from investigation of

the release for each accidental release

included in the five-year accident history

and that have been made by the time this

information is submitted in accordance with

40 CFR 68.168. 

40 CFR 68.42(b)(11),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

95. Failure to provide numerical estimates of at

least two significant digits of the quantity of

regulated substance released in the five-year

accident history.

40 CFR 68.42(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

96. Failure to document a hazard assessment for

a covered process in which an RHS or RHS

Mixture is used, handled, or stored in

accordance with 40 CFR 68 Subpart B as

incorporated with changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(c)1 and 2 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(a) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

97. Failure to consider the explosive

flammability hazard of an RHS in the

hazard assessment.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(a)1 500 1,000 2,500 NM

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98. Failure to report in the RMP the one worstcase scenario that is estimated to create the

greatest distance in any direction to the

endpoint for stationary sources that have

multiple RHSs or RHS Mixtures in covered

process(es). 

or

Failure to report in the RMP additional

worst-case release scenarios for stationary

sources that have multiple RHSs or RHS

Mixtures in covered process(es) if a worstcase release from another covered process

at the stationary source potentially affects

public receptors different from those

potentially affected by the worst-case

scenario with the greatest endpoint distance.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(a)2 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

99. Failure to identify, analyze, and report in the

hazard assessment at least one alternative

release scenario to represent all RHSs or

RHS Mixtures held in covered processes.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(a)3 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

100. Failure to report in the RMP the RHS

hazard assessment results in the RMP

Offsite Consequence Analysis sections for

flammable substances.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(a)4 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

101. Failure to use the endpoints for flammables

listed at 40 CFR 68.22(a)(2) as the endpoint

parameter for the RHS hazard assessment.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(b)1 500 1,000 2,500 NM

102. Failure to use the maximum capacity of the

largest process vessel containing an RHS or

RHS mixture, not taking into account

administrative controls that limit the

maximum quantity, as the worst case release

quantity for the RHS hazard assessment.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(b)2 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

103. Failure to use a TNT-equivalent explosion

method or any commercially or publicly

available explosion modeling techniques,

provided the techniques account for the

modeling conditions and are recognized by

industry as applicable as part of current

practices, for the RHS hazard assessment. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(b)3 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

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104. Failure to use the heat of reaction of the

RHS or RHS Mixture when using a TNTequivalent explosion method for the RHS

hazard assessment.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(b)3i 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

105. Failure to use 100 percent of the potential

heat release (heat of reaction) assumed to

contribute to the explosion for an RHS

Mixture in a process vessel when using a

TNT-equivalent explosion method for the

RHS hazard assessment.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(b)3ii 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

106. Failure to use 100 percent of the potential

heat release (heat of reaction) assumed to

contribute to the explosion for an RHS

Mixture in a process vessel when using a

TNT-equivalent explosion method for the

RHS hazard assessment.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(b)3iii 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

107. Failure to use all other parameters and

calculation methods specified at 40 CFR 68

Subpart B as incorporated with changes at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)1 and 2 as the

parameters for the RHS hazard assessment.

Note: Penalties 108-208 to be deleted

March 16, 2010.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.2(b)4 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

108. Failure to include Material Safety Data

Sheets that meet the requirements of 29

CFR 1910.1200(g) in the up-to-date safety

information required to be compiled and

maintained for the regulated substances,

processes, and equipment. 

 

40 CFR 68.48(a)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

109. Failure to include the maximum intended

inventory of equipment in which the

regulated substances are stored or processed

in the up-to-date safety information required

to be compiled and maintained for the

regulated substances, processes, and

equipment.

40 CFR 68.48(a)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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110. Failure to include safe upper and lower

temperatures, pressures, flows, and

compositions in the up-to-date safety

information required to be compiled and

maintained for the regulated substances,

processes, and equipment.

40 CFR 68.48(a)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

111. Failure to include equipment specifications

in the up-to-date safety information required

to be compiled and maintained for the

regulated substances, processes, and

equipment.

40 CFR 68.48(a)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

112. Failure to include codes and standards used

to design, build, and operate the process in

the up-to-date safety information required to

be compiled and maintained for the

regulated substances, processes, and

equipment.

40 CFR 68.48(a)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

113. Failure to include process flow diagrams

and piping and instrumentation diagrams in

the up-to-date safety information required to

be compiled and maintained for the

regulated substances, processes, and

equipment.

 

40 CFR 68.48(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)1i

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

114. Failure to include flash point up to 200

degrees Fahrenheit (and method used),

flammable limits (lower explosive limit and

upper explosive limit), extinguishing media,

special fire fighting procedures, and unusual

fire and explosion hazards in the reactivity

data applicable to the process in which an

EHS is used, handled, stored or generated

required to be compiled and maintained in

the up-to-date-safety information for the

regulated substances, processes, and

equipment.

40 CFR 68.48(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)1ii(1)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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115. Failure to include thermal and chemical

stability information: stability (unstable or

stable), conditions to avoid (for instability),

incompatibility (materials to avoid),

hazardous decomposition (products or

byproducts), hazardous polymerization

(may occur or will not occur), and

conditions to avoid (for polymerization) in

the reactivity data applicable to the process

in which an EHS is used, handled, stored or

generated required to be compiled and

maintained in the up-to-date-safety

information for the regulated substances,

processes, and equipment.

40 CFR 68.48(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)1ii(2)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

116. Failure to include thermodynamic and

reaction kinetic data including: heat of

reaction, temperature at which instability

(uncontrolled reaction, decomposition,

and/or polymerization) initiates, and energy

release rate data in the reactivity data

applicable to the process in which an EHS

is used, handled, stored or generated

required to be compiled and maintained in

the up-to-date-safety information for the

regulated substances, processes, and

equipment.

40 CFR 68.48(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)1ii(3)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

117. Failure to include incidental formation of

byproducts that are reactive and unstable in

the reactivity data applicable to the process

in which an EHS is used, handled, stored or

generated required to be compiled and

maintained in the up-to-date-safety

information for the regulated substances,

processes, and equipment.

40 CFR 68.48(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)1ii(4)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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118. Failure to include information showing the

identity of toxic or flammable EHSs

capable of being generated for individual

RHSs listed at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) Table I,

Part D, Group I due to inadvertent mixing

with incompatible substances,

decomposition, and self-reaction in the

reactivity data applicable to the process in

which an EHS is used, handled, stored or

generated required to be compiled and

maintained in the up-to-date safety

information for the regulated substances,

processes, and equipment.

40 CFR 68.48(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)1ii(5)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

119. Failure to ensure that a process is designed

in compliance with recognized and

generally accepted good engineering

practices.

or

Failure to comply with Federal or state

regulations that address industry-specific

safe design or industry-specific design

codes and standards. 

40 CFR 68.48(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

120. Failure to update the safety information for

a change to a covered process that made the

safety information inaccurate.

 

40 CFR 68.48(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)2

500 1,000 2,500 NM

121. Failure to conduct a hazard review that

identifies the hazards associated with a

regulated substance, process, or procedures.

 

40 CFR 68.50(a)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

122. Failure to conduct a hazard review that

identifies the opportunities for equipment

malfunctions or human errors that could

cause an accidental release.

 

40 CFR 68.50(a)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

123. Failure to conduct a hazard review that

identifies the safeguards used or needed to

control a hazard or prevent equipment

malfunction or human error.

40 CFR 68.50(a)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

124. Failure to conduct a hazard review that

identifies any steps used or needed to detect

or monitor releases.

 

40 CFR 68.50(a)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

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125. Failure to determine in a hazard review, by

inspecting all equipment, whether the

process is designed, fabricated, or operated

in accordance with the applicable industry

standards or Federal or state design rules,

for processes designed to meet those

standards or rules. 

40 CFR 68.50(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

126. Failure to document the results of a hazard

review in a hazard review report prepared in

accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6 or

ensure that problems identified are resolved

in a timely manner.

 

40 CFR 68.50(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)9

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

127. Failure to update a hazard review at least

once every five years.

 

40 CFR 68.50(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

128. Failure to conduct a hazard review for a

major change in a process. 

 

40 CFR 68.50(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

129. Failure to resolve all issues identified in the

hazard review before startup of a changed

process. 

 

40 CFR 68.50(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

130. Failure to prepare written operating

procedures that provide clear instructions or

steps for safely conducting activities

associated with each covered process

consistent with the safety information for

that process.

or

Failure to write operating procedures in a

manner and language that the EHS

operators of a process are capable of

understanding.

 

40 CFR 68.52(a);

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)3

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

131. Failure to address initial startup in the

operating procedures.

 

40 CFR 68.52(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

132. Failure to address normal operations in the

operating procedures.

 

40 CFR 68.52(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

133. Failure to address temporary operations in

the operating procedures.

 

40 CFR 68.52(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

134. Failure to address emergency shutdown and

operations in the operating procedures. 

40 CFR 68.52(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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135. Failure to address normal shutdown in the

operating procedures.

 

40 CFR 68.52(b)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

136. Failure to address startup following a

normal or emergency shutdown or a major

change that requires a hazard review in the

operating procedures.

 

40 CFR 68.52(b)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

137. Failure to address the consequences of

deviations and steps required to correct or

avoid deviations in the operating

procedures.

 

40 CFR 68.52(b)(7),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

138. Failure to address equipment inspections in

the operating procedures.

 

40 CFR 68.52(b)(8),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

139. Failure to ensure that the operating

procedures were updated, if necessary,

when a major change occurred and prior to

startup of the changed process. 

 

40 CFR 68.52(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

140. Failure to ensure that each employee

operating a process or each employee newly

assigned to a covered process have been

trained or tested competent in the operating

procedures provided in 40 CFR 68.52

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a) that

pertain to their duties. 

or

Failure to certify in writing that the

employee already operating a process on

June 21, 1999 has the required knowledge,

skills, and abilities to safely carry out the

duties and responsibilities as provided in

the operating procedures.

 

40 CFR 68.54(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

141. Failure to provide refresher training at least

every three years, and more often as

necessary, to each employee operating a

process to ensure that the employee

understands and adheres to the current

operating procedures of the process. 

or

Failure to determine the appropriate

frequency of refresher training in

consultation with the employees operating

the process.

 

40 CFR 68.54(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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142. Failure to ensure that operators are trained

in updated or new procedures prior to

startup of a process after a major change.

 

40 CFR 68.54(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

143. Failure to prepare and implement

procedures to maintain the on-going

mechanical integrity of the process

equipment.

 

40 CFR 68.56(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

144. Failure to train or cause to be trained each

employee involved in maintaining the ongoing mechanical integrity of a process. 

or

Failure to train each such employee in the

hazards of the process, in how to avoid or

correct unsafe conditions, and in the

procedures applicable to the employee's job

tasks to ensure that the employee can

perform the job tasks in a safe manner.

 

40 CFR 68.56(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

145. Failure to require a maintenance contractor

to ensure that each contract maintenance

employee is trained to perform the

maintenance procedures developed under

40 CFR 68.56(a) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-3.1(a).

 

40 CFR 68.56(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

146. Failure to perform or cause to be performed

inspections and tests on process equipment.

or

Failure to follow recognized and generally

accepted good engineering practices when

performing inspection and testing

procedures.

or

Failure to make the frequency of inspections

and tests of process equipment consistent

with applicable manufacturers’

recommendations, industry standards or

codes, good engineering practices, or prior

operating experience.

40 CFR 68.56(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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147. Failure to conduct a compliance audit and

certify at least every three years that

compliance with the provisions of 40 CFR

40 Subpart C as incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-3 has been evaluated in order to verify

that the procedures and practices developed

under the rule are adequate and are being

followed. 

or

Failure to verify that the process technology

and equipment, as built and operated, are in

accordance with the safety information

prepared pursuant to 40 CFR 68.48(a) and

(b) as incorporated with changes at N.J.A.C.

7:31-3.1(c)1.

 

40 CFR 68.58(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)5

5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

148. Failure to conduct a compliance audit with

at least one person knowledgeable in the

process.

40 CFR 68.58(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

149. Failure to develop a report of the audit

findings that includes the scope, audit

techniques, methods used or the names of

the audit participants. 

40 CFR 68.58(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)6

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

150. Failure to promptly determine and

document an appropriate response to each

of the findings of a compliance audit or

document that deficiencies found during the

audit have been corrected.

or

Failure to prepare and include in the

compliance audit report a written schedule

for the implementation of corrective actions

or state that such actions have been

completed.

40 CFR 68.58(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)10

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

151. Failure to retain the two most recent

compliance audit reports.

 

40 CFR 68.58(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

152. Failure to investigate each EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event. 

40 CFR 68.60(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)7

5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

153. Failure to initiate an EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event investigation as

promptly as possible, but not later than 48

hours following the incident. 

40 CFR 68.60(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)8

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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154. Failure to prepare a summary at the

conclusion of an investigation which

includes the date of an EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event. 

40 CFR 68.60(c)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)8

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

155. Failure to prepare a summary at the

conclusion of an investigation of an EHS

accident or potential catastrophic event

which includes the date the investigation

began.

 

40 CFR 68.60(c)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)7

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

156. Failure to prepare a summary at the

conclusion of an investigation which

includes a description of the EHS accident

or potential catastrophic event. 

 

40 CFR 68.60(c)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)8

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

157. Failure to prepare a summary at the

conclusion of an investigation of an EHS

accident or potential catastrophic event

which includes the factors that contributed

to the EHS accident or potential

catastrophic event. 

40 CFR 68.60(c)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)8

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

158. Failure to prepare a summary at the

conclusion of an EHS accident or potential

catastrophic event investigation which

includes any recommendations resulting

from the investigation. 

 

40 CFR 68.60(c)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

159. Failure to promptly address and resolve the

EHS accident or potential catastrophic

event investigation findings and

recommendations. 

or

Failure to document the resolutions and

corrective actions of an EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event investigation.

40 CFR 68.60(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

160. Failure to review the findings of an EHS

accident or potential catastrophic event

investigation with all affected personnel

whose job tasks are affected by the findings.

 

40 CFR 68.60(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

161. Failure to retain EHS accident or potential

catastrophic event investigation summaries

for five years. 

40 CFR 68.60(f),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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162. Failure to comply with the emergency

response requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.2(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

163. Failure to submit within 90 days of the third

anniversary date, and each subsequent third

anniversary date, a triennial report to the

Department reflecting the risk management

program activities for the 36 month period

ending on the anniversary date.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

164. Failure to include in the triennial report an

update of the supplemental TCPA program

information as specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.2(a)2 if this supplemental information

was not previously reported in a revised

Risk Management Plan submittal. 

or

Failure to state that there were no changes

to the supplemental TCPA program

information in the triennial report if there

were no changes in this information since

the last Risk Management Plan submittal.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(b)1 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

165. Failure to include in the triennial report a

description of significant changes to the

management system. 

or

Failure to state that there were no changes

to the management system in the triennial

report if there were no changes in this

information since the last triennial report.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(b)2 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

166. Failure to include in the triennial report the

hazard review report required at N.J.A.C.

7:31-3.5 for each hazard review completed

during the previous three years.

or

Failure to state that there were no hazard

review reports completed in the triennial

report if there were no hazard review

reports completed since the last triennial

report.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(b)3 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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167. Failure to include in the triennial report a

summary of any EHS accidents that

occurred during the previous three years

including the EHS involved and amount

released if these facts could have been

reasonably determined based on the

information obtained through an

investigation.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(b)4i 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

168. Failure to include in the triennial report a

summary of any EHS accidents that

occurred during the previous three years

that including the date and time of the EHS

accident and identification of EHS

equipment involved.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(b)4ii 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

169. Failure to include in the triennial report a

summary of any EHS accidents that

occurred during the previous three years

that including the basic and contributory

causes.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(b)4iii 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

170. Failure to include in the triennial report a

summary of any EHS accidents that

occurred during the previous three years

that including a statement that there were no

EHS accidents if no EHS accidents

occurred since the last triennial report.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(b)4iv 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

171. Failure to include in the triennial report the

compliance audit report and documentation

for the previous three years ending on the

anniversary date prepared pursuant to 40

CFR 68.58(c) and (d) as incorporated with

changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.1(c)6 and 10.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(b)5 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

172. Failure to include in the triennial report

each inherently safer technology review

update report completed pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(b) and (f) during the

previous three years. 

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.3(b)6 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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173. Failure to submit the documentation

required at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 and 40 CFR

68.150 with changes specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-7.1(c) at least 90 days prior to

construction of a new Program 2 covered

process at a stationary source for which

there is no previously approved risk

management program.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(a)(1) 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

174. Failure to receive written approval from the

Department before proceeding with

construction of a new Program 2 covered

process at a stationary source for which

there is no previously approved risk

management program. 

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(a)(2) 6,000 12,000 30,000 NM

175. Failure to submit to the Department, at least

90 days prior to the date the equipment was

scheduled to be placed into EHS service,

updates of the documentation as required by

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(a) 1 on a new Program 2

covered process at a stationary source for

which there is no previously approved risk

management program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(a)(3) 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

176. Failure to submit to the Department the fees

required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11A for a new

Program 2 covered process at a stationary

source for which there is no previously

approved risk management program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(a)(4) one-third

of fee

one-third

of fee +

1000

one-third

of fee +

2000

M 30

177. Failure to submit the documentation

required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 and 40 CFR

68.150 with changes specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-7.1(c) at least 90 days prior to placing

existing equipment for a new Program 2

covered process into EHS service at a

stationary source for which there is no

previously approved risk management

program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(b)(1) 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

178. Failure to submit to the Department the fees

required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11A for a new

Program 2 covered process at a stationary

source for which there is no previously

approved risk management program. 

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(b)(2) one-third

of fee

one-third

of fee + 

1000

one-third

of fee +

2000

M 30

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179. Failure to update documentation in

accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 and 40

CFR 68.150 with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c) at least 90 days prior

to the scheduled placing of existing

equipment for a new Program 2 covered

process into EHS service at a stationary

source that has a previously approved risk

management program.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(c)(1) 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

180. Failure to submit to the Department the fees

required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11A for a new

Program 2 covered process at a stationary

source that has a previously approved risk

management program. 

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(c)(2) one-third

of fee

one-third

of fee +

1000

One-third

of fee +

2000

M 30

181. Failure to enter into a consent agreement or

consent agreement addendum with the

Department prior to placing equipment into

EHS service for a new covered process and

subsequent to a stationary source inspection

by the Department. 

or

Failure to complete items of the consent

agreement, or consent agreement

addendum, for equipment in a new covered

process in accordance with the schedule in

the consent agreement or consent agreement

addendum.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(d) 5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

182. Failure to complete an inherently safer

technology review and report pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(c) through (f) for each

new covered process; 

And/or

Failure to submit the inherently safer

technology review report with the submittal

required at N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(a)1, (b)1, or

(c)1, as applicable.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.4(e) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

183. Failure to prepare a hazard review report

which includes identification of the covered

process.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(a)1 500 1,000 2,500 NM

184. Failure to prepare a hazard review report

which includes the date the hazard review

was performed.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(a)2 500 1,000 2,500 NM

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185. Failure to prepare a hazard review report

which includes the date of the completed

hazard review report.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(a)3 500 1,000 2,500 NM

186. Failure to prepare a hazard review report

which includes the names, positions, and

affiliation of the hazard review participants.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(a)4 500 1,000 2,500 NM

187. Failure to prepare a hazard review report

which includes documentation of the

hazards associated with the process and

regulated substances.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(a)5 500 1,000 2,500 NM

188. Failure to prepare a hazard review report

which includes documentation of the

opportunities for equipment malfunctions or

human errors that could cause an accidental

release.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(a)6 500 1,000 2,500 NM

189. Failure to prepare a hazard review report

which includes documentation of the

safeguards used or needed to control the

hazards or prevent equipment malfunction

or human error.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(a)7 500 1,000 2,500 NM

190. Failure to prepare a hazard review report

which includes documentation of any steps

used or needed to detect or monitor

releases.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(a)8 500 1,000 2,500 NM

191. Failure to prepare a hazard review report

which includes documentation on the

implementation of recommended corrective

actions including a schedule for such

implementations and the resolution and

status for completing the corrective actions.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(a)9 500 1,000 2,500 NM

192. Failure to retain all hazard review reports

and documentation for the life of the

covered process.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.5(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

193. Failure to complete an initial inherently

safer technology review and submit to the

Department an inherently safer technology

review report for each covered process at

the stationary source by 120 days from the

effective date of this rule.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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194. Failure to update the inherently safer

technology review on the same schedule as

the hazard review updates for each covered

process at the stationary source, including

each new covered process brought on line

since the date of the previous inherently

safer technology review.

and/or

Failure to address the inherently safer

technologies that have been developed since

the last inherently safer technology review.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

195. Failure to conduct each inherently safer

technology review with a team of qualified

of qualified experts whose members have

expertise in environmental requirements,

chemistry, design and engineering, process

controls and instrumentation, maintenance,

production and operations, and chemical

process safety.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(c) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

196. Failure to include an analysis of the

following principle and technique in each

inherently safer technology review to

identify available inherently safer

technology alternatives, or combinations of

alternatives, that minimize or eliminate the

potential for an EHS release: reducing the

amount of EHS material that potentially

may be released.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(d)1 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

197. Failure to include an analysis of the

following principle and technique in each

inherently safer technology review to

identify available inherently safer

technology alternatives, or combinations of

alternatives, that minimize or eliminate the

potential for an EHS release: substituting

less hazardous materials.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(d)2 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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198. Failure to include an analysis of the

following principle and technique in each

inherently safer technology review to

identify available inherently safer

technology alternatives, or combinations of

alternatives, that minimize or eliminate the

potential for an EHS release: using EHSs in

the least hazardous process conditions or

form.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(d)3 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

199. Failure to include an analysis of the

following principle and technique in each

inherently safer technology review to

identify available inherently safer

technology alternatives, or combinations of

alternatives, that minimize or eliminate the

potential for an EHS release: designing

equipment and processes to minimize the

potential for equipment failure and human

error.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(d)4 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

200. Failure to determine whether the inherently

safer technologies are feasible, which means

capable of being accomplished in a

successful manner, taking into account

environmental, public health and safety,

legal, technological, and economic factors.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(e) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

201. Failure to prepare and submit to the

Department a report to document each

inherently safer technology review.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(f) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

202. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report an identification

of the covered process that is the subject of

the review; a list of the review team

members with name, position, affiliation,

responsibilities, qualifications and

experience for each; the date of report

completion; and the inherently safer

technology analysis method used to

complete the review.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(f)1 500 1,000 2,500 NM

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203. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report the questions

asked and answered to address the

inherently safer technology principles and

techniques pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-

3.6(d).

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(f)2 500 1,000 2,500 NM

204. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report a list of inherently

safer technologies determined to be already

present in the covered process.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(f)3 500 1,000 2,500 NM

205. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report a list of additional

inherently safer technologies identified.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(f)4 500 1,000 2,500 NM

206. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report a list of the

additional inherently safer technologies

selected to be implemented with a schedule

for their completion.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(f)5 500 1,000 2,500 NM

207. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report a list of the

inherently safer technologies determined to

be infeasible.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(f)6 500 1,000 2,500 NM

208. Failure to include a written explanation

justifying the infeasibility determination for

each inherently safer technology determined

to be infeasible;

and/or

Failure to substantiate the infeasibility

determination using a qualitative and

quantitative evaluation of environmental,

public health and safety, legal,

technological, and economic factors.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-3.6(f)7 500 1,000 2,500 NM

209. Failure to complete a compilation of written

process safety information before

conducting any required process hazard

analysis in accordance with the schedule set

forth in 40 CFR 68.67 as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)6.

 

40 CFR 68.65(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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210. Failure to include toxicity information in the

process safety information pertaining to the

hazards of the regulated substances in a

process. 

 

40 CFR 68.65(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

211. Failure to include permissible exposure

limits in the process safety information

pertaining to the hazards of the regulated

substances in a process. 

 

40 CFR 68.65(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

212. Failure to include physical data in the

process safety information pertaining to the

hazards of the regulated substances in a

process.

 

40 CFR 68.65(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

213. Failure to provide in the process safety

information reactivity data including the

flash point up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit

(and method used), flammable limits (lower

explosive limit and upper explosive limit),

extinguishing media, special fire fighting

procedures, or unusual fire and explosion

hazards.

40 CFR 68.65(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)24i

500 1,000 2,500 NM

214. Failure to provide in the process safety

information reactivity data including the

following thermodynamic and reaction

kinetic data: heat of reaction, temperature at

which instability (uncontrolled reaction,

decomposition, and/or polymerization)

initiates, and energy release rate data.

40 CFR 68.65(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)24ii

500 1,000 2,500 NM

215. Failure to provide in the process safety

information reactivity data including the

incidental formation of byproducts that are

reactive and unstable.

40 CFR 68.65(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)24iii

500 1,000 2,500 NM

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215A Failure to provide in the process safety

information reactivity data including for

covered RHS mixtures, detailed reactivity

data including the rate of pressure rise

(dP/dt), the rate of temperature rise (dT/dt),

and the onset temperature at which the rate

of temperature change due to uncontrolled

reaction, decomposition, change in

molecular structure, or polymerization

exceeds 0.01 degrees Celsius per minute, all

of which are corrected to a thermal inertia

(φ) of 1.0.

40 CFR 68.65(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)24iv

500 1,000 2,500 NM

216. Failure to include corrosivity data in the

process safety information pertaining to the

hazards of the regulated substances in the

process. 

40 CFR 68.65(b)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

217. Failure to provide in the process safety

information thermal and chemical stability

data including stability (unstable or stable),

conditions to avoid (for instability),

incompatibility (materials to avoid),

hazardous decomposition (products or

byproducts), hazardous polymerization

(may occur or will not occur), and

conditions to avoid (for polymerization).

 

40 CFR 68.65(b)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)25

500 1,000 2,500 NM

218. Failure to provide in the process safety

information hazardous effects of inadvertent

mixing of different materials that could

foreseeably occur including the

explosive/flammable effects and

information showing the identity of

potential toxic or flammable EHSs capable

of being generated for individual RHSs

listed at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a) Table I, Part

D, Group I due to inadvertent mixing with

incompatible substances, decomposition,

and self-reaction.

40 CFR 68.65(b)(7),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)26

500 1,000 2,500 NM

219. Failure to include a block flow diagram or

process flow diagram in the process safety

information pertaining to the technology of

the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(c)(1)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)(1)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

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220. Failure to include process chemistry in the

process safety information pertaining to the

technology of the process. 

 

40 CFR 68.65(c)(1)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

221. Failure to include maximum intended

inventory in the process safety information

pertaining to the technology of the process.

40 CFR 68.65(c)(1)(iii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

222. Failure to include safe upper and lower

limits for such items as temperatures,

pressures, flows or compositions in the

process safety information pertaining to the

technology of the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(c)(1)(iv),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

223. Failure to include an evaluation of the

consequences of deviations in the process

safety information pertaining to the

technology of the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(c)(1)(v),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

224. Failure to develop technical information in

conjunction with the process hazard

analysis in sufficient detail to support the

analysis when the original technical

information no longer exists. 

40 CFR 68.65(c)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

225. Failure to include equipment specifications

including materials of construction in the

process safety information pertaining to the

equipment in the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c) 2

500 1,000 2,500 NM

226. Failure to include piping and instrument

diagrams (P&ID's) in the process safety

information pertaining to the equipment in

the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

227. Failure to include electrical classification in

the process safety information pertaining to

the equipment in the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(iii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

228. Failure to include relief system design and

design basis in the process safety

information pertaining to the equipment in

the process.

 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(iv),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

229. Failure to include ventilation system design

in the process safety information pertaining

to the equipment in the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(v),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

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230. Failure to include design codes and

standards employed in the process safety

information pertaining to the equipment in

the process. 

 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(vi),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

231. Failure to include material and energy

balances for processes built after June 21,

1999 in the process safety information

pertaining to the equipment in the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(vii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

232. Failure to include safety systems (for

example, interlocks, detection or

suppression systems) in the process safety

information pertaining to the equipment in

the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(viii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

233. Failure to include electrical one-line

diagrams relevant to the covered process

and its potential releases in the process

safety information pertaining to the

equipment in the process.

 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)3i

500 1,000 2,500 NM

234. Failure to include a site plan in the process

safety information pertaining to the

equipment in the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)3ii

500 1,000 2,500 NM

235. Failure to include firewater system piping

diagrams relevant to the covered process

and its potential releases in the process

safety information pertaining to the

equipment in the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)3iii

500 1,000 2,500 NM

236. Failure to include sewer system piping

diagrams relevant to the covered process

and its potential releases in the process

safety information pertaining to the

equipment in the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)3iv

500 1,000 2,500 NM

237. Failure to include external forces and events

data in the process safety information

pertaining to the equipment in the process. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)3v

500 1,000 2,500 NM

238. Failure to document that the equipment

complies with recognized and generally

accepted good engineering and operating

practices.

 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)4

500 1,000 2,500 NM

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239. Failure to determine and document that

existing equipment designed and

constructed in accordance with codes,

standards, or practices that are no longer in

general use, is designed, maintained,

inspected, tested, and operating in a safe

manner. 

40 CFR 68.65(d)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

240. Failure to perform an initial process hazard

analysis (PHA) with risk assessment (hazard

evaluation) on processes covered by 40

CFR 68 Subpart D as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1.

or

Failure to perform a PHA with risk

assessment appropriate to the complexity of

the process and to identify, evaluate, and

control the hazards involved in the process.

or

Failure to determine and document the

priority order for conducting PHA's with

risk assessments based on a rationale which

includes such considerations as extent of the

process hazards, number of potentially

affected employees and offsite public, age

of the process, and operating history of the

process. 

40 CFR 68.67(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)6

5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

241. Failure to use one or more of the

methodologies listed at 40 CFR 68.67b(1)-

(7) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) to

determine and evaluate the hazards of the

process being analyzed.

40 CFR 68.67(b)(1)

through (7), N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

242. Failure to address the hazards of the process

in the process hazard analysis. 

40 CFR 68.67(c)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

243. Failure to address the identification of any

previous incident which had a likely

potential for catastrophic consequences in

the process hazard analysis. 

40 CFR 68.67(c)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

244. Failure to address in the process hazard

analysis the engineering and administrative

controls applicable to the hazards and their

interrelationships such as appropriate

application of detection methodologies to

provide early warning of releases. 

40 CFR 68.67(c)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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245. Failure to address consequences of failure

of engineering and administrative controls

in the process hazard analysis. 

40 CFR 68.67(c)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

246. Failure to address stationary source siting in

the process hazard analysis. 

40 CFR 68.67(c)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

247. Failure to address human factors in the

process hazard analysis. 

40 CFR 68.67(c)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

248. Failure to address in the process hazard

analysis a qualitative evaluation of a range

of the possible safety and health effects of

failure of controls. 

40 CFR 68.67(c)(7),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

249. Failure to perform the process hazard

analysis using a team with expertise in

engineering and process operations which

includes at least one employee who has

experience and knowledge specific to the

process being evaluated.

or

Failure to perform the process hazard

analysis using a team with at least one

member who is knowledgeable in the

specific process hazard analysis

methodology being used. 

40 CFR 68.67(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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250. Failure to establish a system to promptly

address the process hazard analysis team's

findings and recommendations.

or

Failure to assure that the process hazard

analysis team’s recommendations are

resolved in a timely manner or that the

resolution is documented.

or

Failure to document what actions are to be

taken to resolve the process hazard analysis

recommendations.

or

Failure to complete actions required by the

process hazard analysis recommendations

as soon as possible.

or

Failure to develop a written schedule of

when actions recommended in the process

hazard analysis are to be completed.

or

Failure to communicate the actions

recommended in the process hazard analysis

to operating, maintenance and other

employees whose work assignments are in

the process and who may be affected by the

recommendations or actions.

40 CFR 68.67(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

251. Failure to update and revalidate the process

hazard analysis (with risk assessment) at

least every five years after the completion

of the initial process hazard analysis (with

risk assessment) using a team meeting the

requirements in 40 CFR 68.67(d) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)7 to

assure that the process hazard analysis with

risk assessment is consistent with the

current process. 

40 CFR 68.67(f),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)7

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

252. Failure to retain process hazards analyses

and updates or revalidations for each

covered process, as well as the documented

resolution of recommendations described in

40 CFR 68.67(e) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) for the life of the

process.

40 CFR 68.67(g),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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253. Failure to perform a process hazard analysis

with risk assessment.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b) 5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

254. Failure to perform a process hazard analysis

with risk assessment which includes the

following: (1) identification of EHS

equipment subject to the assessment, (2) the

points of possible EHS release, (3) the

corresponding approximate quantity of an

instantaneous EHS release or the rate(s) and

duration of a continuing EHS release, either

steady or non-steady state, or (4) the

corresponding cause of the EHS release. 

or

Failure to base estimates of the quantity or

rate and duration of a release on actual

release mechanisms that reflect the

operating procedures, safeguards, and

mitigation equipment and procedures

planned for new or modified covered

processes or in place for existing covered

processes.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)1 5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

255. Failure to include in the process hazard

analysis with risk assessment consideration

of toxicity, flammability, explosion and

reactivity hazards applicable to the EHS;

however, consideration of toxicity shall be

required only for those EHSs which appear

in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a), Table I, Parts A

and/or B as a toxic substance.

or

Failure to consider in the process hazard

analysis with risk assessment both the

explosive/flammability hazard and the

capability to generate a toxic EHS, as

applicable to the RHS or RHS Mixture and

process in which it is handled.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)2 5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

256. Failure to identify all scenarios of toxic,

flammable, and reactive hazards that have a

potential offsite impact for the endpoint

criteria defined at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)3iii

and iv using a consequence analysis

consisting of dispersion analysis, thermal

analysis and overpressure analysis as

applicable to the EHS and scenario.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)3 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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257. Failure to use the parameters of 1.5 meters

per second wind speed measured at 10

meters height and F atmospheric stability

class for the consequence analysis of a

process in the process hazard analysis with

risk assessment.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)3i 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

258. Failure to use all parameters listed for

alternative scenarios at 40 CFR 68.22(c)

through (g) for the consequence analysis of

a process in the process hazard analysis

with risk assessment.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)3ii 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

259. Reserved

260. Failure to use the appropriate parameters

for the consequence analysis of the process

hazard analysis with risk assessment for the

scenario being analyzed: the endpoint

criteria of five times the toxicity endpoint as

designated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-2.1(c)2 or the

value of the ATC; five kW/m2 for 40

seconds; the lower flammability limit; or

2.3 psi overpressure.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)3iii 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

261. Reserved

262. Failure to determine whether the likelihood

of release occurrence is greater than or

equal to 10-6 per year.

or

Failure to perform an evaluation of risk

reduction measures which would reduce the

likelihood or consequences of an EHS

release if the likelihood of offsite impact is

greater than or equal to 10-6 per year.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(c)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

263. Failure to develop and implement a risk

reduction plan for feasible risk reduction

measures.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(c)3 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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264. Failure to maintain documentation from the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

including a table(s) setting forth the process

hazard analysis results giving the release

point and corresponding release scenario of

the potential basic (initiating) and intermediate event sequences, the corresponding

estimated quantity or rate and duration of

releases, and the recommended resolution

action based upon 40 CFR 68.67(e). 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

265. Failure to maintain documentation from the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

including table(s) summarizing each

potential offsite release scenario identified

including the scenario identification number

and brief description. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d)2i 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

266. Failure to maintain documentation from the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

including table(s) summarizing each

potential offsite release scenario identified

including the rate and duration, or quantity,

of potential release. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d)2ii 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

267. Failure to maintain documentation from the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

including table(s) summarizing each

potential offsite release scenario identified

including the distance to the endpoint

determined in N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)3iii and

the respective distance to the nearest

property line. 

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d)2iii 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

268. Failure to maintain documentation from the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

including table(s) summarizing each

potential offsite release scenario identified

including the release likelihood determined

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(c)1. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d)2iv 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

269. Failure to maintain documentation from the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

containing consequence analysis

information that identifies the consequence

analysis model used.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d)3i 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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270. Failure to maintain documentation from the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

containing consequence analysis modeling

information that includes printouts of the

consequence analysis model inputs and

outputs for a consequence analysis model

other than the lookup tables provided in the

EPA's RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis

Guidance current as of the time the

modeling was performed.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d)3ii 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

271. Failure to maintain documentation from the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

including documentation to justify the

determination of why risk reduction

measures are not feasible. . 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d)4 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

272. Failure to maintain documentation from the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

including the resolution of the risk

reduction measures in the risk reduction

plan.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d)5 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

273. Failure to prepare a report of the process

hazard analysis with risk assessment that

includes an identification of the covered

process that is the subject of the process

hazard analysis with risk assessment; the

name, position and affiliation of persons

who performed the process hazard analysis

with risk assessment; the date of

completion; or the methodology used. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(e)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

274. Failure to prepare a report of the process

hazard analysis with risk assessment that

includes a description of each scenario

identified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(b)3iii.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(e)2 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

275. Failure to prepare a report of the process

hazard analysis with risk assessment that

includes the risk reduction plan developed

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(c)2 and (d)1.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(e)3 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

276. Reserved.

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277. Failure to develop and implement written

operating procedures consistent with the

process safety information that provide

clear instructions for safely conducting

activities involved in the covered process.

or

Failure to write the operating procedures in

a manner and language that the EHS

operators of a process are capable of

understanding.

40 CFR 68.69(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)8

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

278. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures steps for each operating phase

including initial startup. 

 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(1)i

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

279. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures steps for each operating phase

including normal operations. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(1)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

280. Failure to address in the operating written

procedures steps for each operating phase

including temporary operations. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(1)(iii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

281. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures steps for emergency shutdown

including the conditions under which

emergency shutdown is required, and the

assignment of shutdown responsibility to

qualified operators to ensure that emergency

shutdown is executed in a safe and timely

manner. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(1)(iv),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

282. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures steps for each operating phase

including emergency operations. 

 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(1)(v);

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

283. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures steps for each operating phase

including normal shutdown.

 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(1)(vi),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

284. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures steps for each operating phase

including startup following a turnaround, or

after an emergency shutdown. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(1)(vii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

285. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures operating limits including

consequences of deviation. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(2)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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286. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures operating limits including steps

required to correct or avoid deviation. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(2)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

287. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures safety and health considerations

including properties of, and hazards

presented by, the chemicals used in the

process. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

288. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures safety and health considerations

containing precautions necessary to prevent

exposure, including engineering controls,

administrative controls, and personal

protective equipment. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

289. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures safety and health considerations

including control measures to be taken if

physical contact or airborne exposure

occurs.

40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(iii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

290. Failure to address in the operating written

procedures safety and health considerations

including quality control for raw materials

and control of hazardous chemical

inventory levels. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(iv),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

291. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures safety and health considerations

including any special or unique hazards. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(v),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

292. Failure to address in the written operating

procedures safety systems and their

functions. 

40 CFR 68.69(a)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

293. Failure to make operating procedures

readily accessible to employees who work

in or maintain the process. 

40 CFR 68.69(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

294. Failure to review the operating procedures

as often as necessary to assure that they

reflect current operating practice, including

changes that result from changes in process

chemicals, technology, and equipment, and

changes to the stationary source. 

40 CFR 68.69(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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295. Failure to certify annually that the operating

procedures are current and accurate.

 

40 CFR 68.69(c),

 N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

296. Failure to develop and implement safe work

practices that apply to employees and

contractor employees that provide for the

control of hazards during operations such as

lockout/tagout; confined space entry;

opening process equipment or piping; or

control over entrance into the stationary

source by maintenance, contractor,

laboratory, or other support personnel.

40 CFR 68.69(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

297. Failure to include in the standard operating

procedures a process description defining

the operation and showing flows,

temperatures and pressures, or a reference

to a document with this information. 

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)1 500 1,000 2,500 NM

298. Failure to include in the standard operating

procedures sampling procedures addressing

apparatus and specific steps involved in the

taking of samples. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)2 500 1,000 2,500 NM

299. Failure to include in the standard operating

procedures logsheets and checklists where

appropriate to the operation. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)3 500 1,000 2,500 NM

300. Failure to include in the standard operating

procedures a statement as to the number of

EHS operators required to meet safety

needs for each operation that has shift

coverage requirements. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)4 500 1,000 2,500 NM

301. Failure to include in the standard operating

procedures a requirement that an EHS

operator be in attendance at the facility to

acknowledge alarms and take corrective

action to prevent an accident at all times

during EHS handling, use, manufacturing,

storage or generation unless the conditions

of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)5i, are met.

or

Failure to provide EHS monitoring

equipment with alarms reporting to a

continuously attended station whose

personnel are trained to take action to

prevent an EHS accident.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)5i 500 1,000 2,500 NM

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302. Failure to include in the standard operating

procedures a requirement that an EHS

operator be in attendance at the facility to

acknowledge alarms and take corrective

action to prevent an accident at all times

during EHS handling, use, manufacturing,

storage or generation unless the conditions

of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)5ii are met.

or

Failure to provide EHS monitoring

equipment with alarms reporting to a

continuously attended station whose

personnel are trained to take action to

prevent an EHS accident.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)5ii 500 1,000 2,500 NM

303. Failure to include in the standard operating

procedures a requirement that an EHS

operator be in attendance at the facility to

acknowledge alarms and take corrective

action to prevent an accident at all times

during EHS handling, use, manufacturing,

storage or generation unless the conditions

of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)5iii are met.

or

Failure to provide EHS monitoring

equipment with alarms reporting to a

continuously attended station, and failure to

demonstrate that an EHS operator is not

necessary during the specified activity by

performing a risk assessment pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)5iii 500 1,000 2,500 NM

304. Failure to include in the standard operating

procedures a requirement that an EHS

operator be in attendance at the facility to

acknowledge alarms and take corrective

action to prevent an accident at all times

during EHS handling, use, manufacturing,

storage or generation unless the conditions

of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)5iv are met.

or

Failure to implement anhydrous ammonia

detection monitoring equipment capable of

automatically isolating and shutting down

EHS equipment and provided with alarms

reporting to a continuously attended station

whose personnel are trained to take action

to prevent an EHS accident.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)5iv 500 1,000 2,500 NM

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305. Failure to include in the standard operating

procedures a table of contents or a system to

index the standard operating procedures

covering the items of 40 CFR 68.69(a) and

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)1 through 5 for each

covered process. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.3(b)6 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

306. Failure to train each employee presently

involved in operating a process in an

overview of the process and in the operating

procedures as specified in 40 CFR 68.69 as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)8. 

or

Failure to include in the training for

employees presently involved in operating a

process emphasis on the specific safety and

health hazards, emergency operations

including shutdown, and safe work practices

applicable to the employee's job tasks. 

or

Failure to train each employee before being

involved in operating a newly assigned

process in an overview of the process and in

the operating procedures as specified in 40

CFR 68.69 as incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.1(c)8.

or

Failure to include in the training of a newly

assigned employee emphasis on the specific

safety and health hazards, emergency

operations including shutdown, and safe

work practices applicable to the employee's

job tasks.

40 CFR 68.71(a)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

307. Failure to certify in writing that an

employee has the required knowledge,

skills, and abilities to safely carry out the

duties and responsibilities as specified in

the operating procedures in lieu of initial

training for those employees already

involved in operating a process on June 21,

1999. 

40 CFR 68.71(a)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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308. Failure to provide refresher training at least

every three years and more often as

necessary to each employee involved in

operating a process to assure that the

employee understands and adheres to the

current operating procedures of the process.

or

Failure to determine, in consultation with

the employees involved in operating the

process, the appropriate frequency of

refresher training.

 

40 CFR 68.71(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

309. Failure to ascertain that each employee

involved in operating a process has received

and understood the required training. 

40 CFR 68.71(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

310. Failure to prepare a record which contains

the identity of the employee, the date of

training, and the means used to verify that

the employee understood the training. 

40 CFR 68.71(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

311. Failure to provide a written job description

which includes the duties and

responsibilities for each EHS operator

position. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.4(b) 500 1,000 2,500 NM

312. Failure to specify the qualifications required

for the personnel responsible for training

EHS operators. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.4(c) 500 1,000 2,500 NM

313. Failure to apply paragraphs 40 CFR

68.73(b) through (f) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) to pressure vessels and

storage tanks.

40 CFR 68.73(a)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

314. Failure to apply paragraphs 40 CFR

68.73(b) through (f) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) to piping systems

(including piping components such as

valves). 

40 CFR 68.73(a)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

315. Failure to apply paragraphs 40 CFR

68.73(b) through (f) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) to relief and vent

systems and devices. 

40 CFR 68.73(a)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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316. Failure to apply paragraphs 40 CFR

68.73(b) through (f) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) to emergency

shutdown systems.

 

40 CFR 68.73(a)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

317. Failure to apply paragraphs 40 CFR

68.73(b) through (f) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) to controls (including

monitoring devices and sensors, alarms, and

interlocks). 

40 CFR 68.73(a)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

318. Failure to apply paragraphs 40 CFR

68.73(b) through (f) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) to pumps. 

40 CFR 68.73(a)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

319. Failure to apply paragraphs 40 CFR

68.73(b) through (f) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)11 to all EHS

equipment. 

40 CFR 68.73(a)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)11i

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

320. Failure to apply paragraphs 40 CFR

68.73(b) through (f) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)11 to standby

emergency equipment such as power

generators, fire pumps, and lighting. 

40 CFR 68.73(a)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)11ii

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

321. Failure to apply paragraphs 40 CFR

68.73(b) through (f) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)11 to electrical

grounding systems.

40 CFR 68.73(a)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)11iii

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

322. Failure to establish and implement written

procedures to maintain the on-going

integrity of process equipment. 

or

Failure to establish and implement a written

procedure to periodically review, document,

and approve delays in conducting

preventive maintenance of EHS equipment.

40 CFR 68.73(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

323. Failure to train each employee involved in

maintaining the on-going integrity of

process equipment in an overview of that

process and its hazards and in the

procedures applicable to the employee's job

tasks to assure that the employee can

perform the job tasks in a safe manner. 

40 CFR 68.73(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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324. Failure to perform inspections and tests on

process equipment. 

40 CFR 68.73(d)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

325. Failure to follow recognized and generally

accepted good engineering practices for

inspection and testing procedures. 

40 CFR 68.73(d)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

326. Failure to make the frequency of inspections

and tests of process equipment consistent

with applicable manufacturers'

recommendations and good engineering

practices, and to increase frequency when

determined to be necessary by prior

operating experience. 

40 CFR 68.73(d)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

327. Failure to document each inspection and

test that has been performed on process

equipment. 

or

Failure to identify in the maintenance

documentation the date of an inspection or

test, the name of the person who performed

the inspection or test, the serial number or

other identifier of the equipment on which

the inspection or test was performed, a

description of the inspection or test

performed, or the results of the inspection

or test. 

40 CFR 68.73(d)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

328. Failure to correct deficiencies in equipment

that are outside acceptable limits (defined

by the process safety information in 40 CFR

68.65 as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.1(a)) before further use or in a safe and

timely manner when necessary means are

taken to assure safe operation. 

or

Failure to correct a deficiency within three

months without providing a written

justification including an explanation of the

necessary means taken to ensure safe

operation.

40 CFR 68.73(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

329. Failure, in the construction of new plants

and equipment, to assure that equipment as

it is fabricated is suitable for the process

application for which it will be used. 

40 CFR 68.73(f)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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330. Failure to perform appropriate checks and

inspections to assure that equipment is

installed properly and consistent with

design specifications and the manufacturer's

instructions. 

40 CFR 68.73(f)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

331. Failure to assure that maintenance materials,

spare parts and equipment are suitable for

the process application for which they will

be used.

 

40 CFR 68.73(f)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

332. Failure to implement a system for

maintaining accurate records of all

inspections, breakdowns, repairs and

replacements of EHS equipment with the

means of data retrieval and analysis to

determine the frequency of inspections and

tests and to evaluate equipment reliability. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.5(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

333. Failure to establish and implement written

procedures to manage changes (except for

“replacements in kind”) to process

chemicals, technology, equipment,

procedure, or other changes to stationary

sources that affect a covered process. 

40 CFR 68.75(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

334. Failure to assure in the management of

change procedures that the technical basis

for the proposed change is addressed prior

to implementing the change. 

40 CFR 68.75(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

335. Failure to assure in the management of

change procedures that the impact of the

proposed change on safety and health and

preventive maintenance procedures is

addressed prior to implementing the change.

 

40 CFR 68.75(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)12

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

336. Failure to assure in the management of

change procedures that modifications to

operating procedures are addressed prior to

implementing the change. 

40 CFR 68.75(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

337. Failure to assure in the management of

change procedures that the necessary time

period for the change is addressed prior to

implementing the change. 

40 CFR 68.75(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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338. Failure to assure in the management of

change procedures that the authorization

requirements for the proposed change are

addressed prior to implementing the change.

40 CFR 68.75(b)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

339. Failure to train and inform employees

involved in operating a process and

maintenance and contract employees whose

job tasks will be affected by a change in the

process on a change prior to start-up of the

changed process or the affected part of the

process. 

40 CFR 68.75(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

340. Failure to update the process safety

information required by 40 CFR 68.65 as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1 to reflect

changes in such information. 

 

40 CFR 68.75(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

341. Failure to update the operating procedures

or practices for a change covered by 40

CFR 68.75 as incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.1 that resulted in a change in the

operating procedures or practices. 

40 CFR 68.75(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

342. Failure to identify the associated release

scenarios and changes in rate, duration or

quantity for a change in the covered process

or procedures that resulted in an increase in

rate, duration or quantity, or release

frequency.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(b) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

343. Failure to analyze the associated release

scenarios for a change in the covered

process or procedures that resulted in an

increase in rate, duration and quantity, or

release frequency in accordance with the

parameters and methods required at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2 to determine whether a

criterion endpoint defined at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.2(b)3iv extends beyond the stationary

source boundary. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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344. Failure to prepare or update the

documentation and report required by

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2(d) and (e) prior to

implementing a change for a release

scenario that results in a criterion endpoint

extending beyond the stationary source

boundary.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(c) 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

345. Failure to require in the management of

change temporary change procedure a

description of the temporary change to be

made. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(d)1i 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

346. Failure to require in the management of

change temporary change procedure a

description of the temporary change that

includes identification of the EHS

equipment, piping and instrument

diagram(s), and standard operating

procedure(s) affected by the temporary

change. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(d)1ii 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

347. Failure to require in the management of

change temporary change procedure a

description of the temporary change

including the reason for the temporary

change.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(d)1iii 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

348. Failure to require in the management of

change temporary change procedure the

authorization of the temporary change by

the appropriate person specified in the

management system developed pursuant to

40 CFR 68.15(c) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.1(c).

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(d)2 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

349. Failure to require in the management of

change temporary change procedure the

notification of all personnel affected by the

temporary change. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(d)3 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

350. Failure to require in the management of

change temporary change procedure the

implementation of appropriate safety

precautions while the temporary change is

in EHS service. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(d)4 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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351. Failure to require in the management of

change temporary change procedure the

time limit for the temporary change. 

or

Failure to comply with all requirements of

40 CFR 68.75 with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)12 and N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.6(a), (b), and (c) for a temporary change

that exceeded the time limit specified in the

management of change procedures. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(d)5 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

352. Failure to include in the management of

change temporary change procedure a

requirement to ensure that the equipment

and procedures are returned to their original

or designed conditions at the end of the

temporary change. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(d)6 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

353. Failure to perform a pre-startup safety

review for new stationary sources or

modified stationary sources for a

modification significant enough to require a

change in the process safety information. 

40 CFR 68.77(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

354. Failure to confirm in a pre-startup safety

review that prior to the introduction of

regulated substances to a process,

construction and equipment are in

accordance with design specifications. 

40 CFR 68.77(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

355. Failure to confirm in a pre-startup safety

review that prior to the introduction of

regulated substances to a process, safety,

operating, maintenance, and emergency

procedures are in place and are adequate. 

40 CFR 68.77(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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356. Failure to confirm in a pre-startup safety

review that prior to the introduction of

regulated substances to a process for a new

stationary source, a process hazard analysis

has been performed and recommendations

have been resolved or implemented before

startup.

or

Failure to confirm in a pre-startup safety

review that modified stationary sources

meet the management of change

requirements contained in at 40 CFR 68.75

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a).

40 CFR 68.77(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

357. Failure to confirm in a pre-startup safety

review that prior to the introduction of

regulated substances to a process, training

of each employee involved in operating the

process has been completed. 

40 CFR 68.77(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

358. Failure to conduct a safety review of design

for new EHS equipment in a new covered

process prior to construction and to

document that the design of the covered

process follows design and operating

standards as reflected in the process safety

information compiled in accordance with 40

CFR 68.65 with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)1 through 4. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

359. Failure to prepare a written report for the

safety review of design for a new covered

process.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(c) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

360. Failure to include in the written report for

each safety review performed pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(b) the date of the report

or an identification of the covered process,

the process safety information, or the

standard operating procedures reviewed. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(c)1 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

361. Failure to include in the written report for

each safety review performed pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(b) an identification of the

codes and standards upon which the

covered process design and operations were

based.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(c)2 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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362. Failure to include in the written report for

each safety review performed pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(b) the names of the

person(s) who performed the safety review.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(c)3 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

363. Failure to include in the written report for

each safety review performed pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(b) the deviations from

the design and operating codes and

standards that were found with an

appropriate description of the resolution of

each deviation. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(c)4 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

364. Failure to conduct and document a prestartup safety review prior to placing a new

or modified covered process into EHS

service.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(d) 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

365. Failure to prepare a written report for each

pre-startup safety review.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(e) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

366. Failure to prepare a written report for each

pre-startup safety review performed

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(d) that

includes the date of the report and an

identification of the covered process. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(e)1 1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

367. Failure to include in the written report for

each pre-startup safety review performed

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(d)

documentation that all the requirements of

40 CFR 68.77(b) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) have been completed

prior to the startup of the new or modified

covered process.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(e)2 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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368. Failure to conduct a compliance audit and

certify that compliance with the provisions

of 40 CFR Subpart D incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4 has been evaluated at least

every year to verify that the procedures and

practices developed are adequate and are

being followed. 

or

Failure to verify that the process technology

and equipment, as built and operated, are in

accordance with the process safety

information prepared pursuant to 40 CFR

68.65(c) and (d) as incorporated with

changes at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)1 through 4.

40 CFR 68.79(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)13

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

369. Failure to conduct the compliance audit

with at least one person knowledgeable in

the process.

40 CFR 68.79(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

370. Failure to develop a report of the findings

of the audit. 

40 CFR 68.79(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)14

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

371. Failure to include in the report of the

findings of the audit the scope, audit

techniques, methods used, or the names of

the audit participants.

40 CFR 68.79(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)14

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

372. Failure to promptly determine and

document an appropriate response to each

of the findings of the compliance audit. 

or

Failure to document that deficiencies

identified during the compliance audit have

been corrected. 

40 CFR 68.79(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

373. Failure to retain the two (2) most recent

compliance audit reports. 

40 CFR 68.79(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

374. Failure to investigate each EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event. 

40 CFR 68.81(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)16

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

375. Failure to initiate an EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event investigation as

promptly as possible, but not later than 48

hours following the incident. 

40 CFR 68.81(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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376. Failure to establish an EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event investigation

team that consists of at least one person

knowledgeable in the process involved,

including a contract employee if the

incident involved work of a contractor, and

other persons with appropriate knowledge

and experience to thoroughly investigate

and analyze the incident. 

40 CFR 68.81(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

377. Failure to prepare a report at the conclusion

of the EHS accident or potential catastrophe

event investigation.

40 CFR 68.81(d)

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1 (c) 15

and 17

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

378. Failure to prepare a report at the conclusion

of the investigation which includes the date,

time, or location of the EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event. 

40 CFR 68.81(d)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15

and 17

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

379. Failure to prepare a report at the conclusion

of the EHS accident or potential

catastrophic event investigation which

includes the date the investigation began. 

40 CFR 68.81(d)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

380. Failure to prepare a report at the conclusion

of the EHS accident or potential

catastrophic event investigation which

includes a description of the EHS accident

or potential catastrophic event in

chronological order providing all the

relevant facts. 

or

Failure to include the identity, amount and

duration of the EHS release when these

facts could reasonably be determined based

on the information obtained through the

EHS accident or potential catastrophic

event investigation. 

or

Failure to identify consequences of the EHS

accident or potential catastrophic event

including the number of evacuees, injured,

fatalities, or the impact on the community.

40 CFR 68.81(d)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15

and 18

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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381. Failure to prepare a report at the conclusion

of the investigation which includes the

factors that contributed to the EHS accident

or potential catastrophic event and an

identification of basic and contributory

causes, either direct or indirect. 

40 CFR 68.81(d)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15

and 19

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

382. Failure to prepare a report prepared at the

conclusion of the EHS accident or potential

catastrophic event investigation which

includes any recommendations resulting

from the investigation to prevent a

recurrence. 

40 CFR 68.81(d)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)20

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

383. Failure to prepare a report at the conclusion

of the EHS accident or potential

catastrophic event investigation which

includes the names and position titles of the

investigators. 

40 CFR 68.81(d)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)21i

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

384. Failure to establish a system to promptly

address and resolve the EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event report findings

and recommendations. 

40 CFR 68.81(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

385. Failure to document EHS accident or

potential catastrophic event investigation

resolutions and corrective actions. 

40 CFR 68.81(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

386. Failure to review the investigation report

with all affected personnel whose job tasks

are relevant to the EHS accident or potential

catastrophic event findings including

contract employees, where applicable. 

40 CFR 68.81(f),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

387. Failure to retain EHS accident or potential

catastrophic event investigation reports for

five years. 

40 CFR 68.81(g),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

388. Failure to develop a written plan of action

regarding the implementation of the

employee participation required by 40 CFR

68.83 as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.1(a). 

40 CFR 68.83(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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389. Failure to consult with employees and their

representatives on the conduct and

development of process hazards analyses

with risk assessments and on the

development of the other elements of

process safety management in this rule. 

40 CFR 68.83(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)22

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

390. Failure to provide to employees and their

representatives access to process hazard

analyses with risk assessments and to all

other information required to be developed

under this rule. 

40 CFR 68.83(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)22

2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

391. Failure to issue a hot work permit for hot

work operations conducted on or near a

covered process.

 

40 CFR 68.85(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

392. Failure to document in the hot work permit

that the fire prevention and protection

requirements in 29 CFR 1910.252(a) have

been implemented prior to beginning the

hot work operations, to indicate the date(s)

authorized for hot work, and to identify the

object on which hot work is to be

performed.

or

Failure to keep the hot work permit on file

until completion of the hot work operations.

40 CFR 68.85(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

393. Failure to apply the requirements of 40 CFR

68.87 as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.1(a) for contractors performing

maintenance or repair, turnaround, major

renovation, or specialty work on or adjacent

to a covered process. 

40 CFR 68.87(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

394. Failure to obtain and evaluate information

regarding the contract owner or operator's

safety performance and programs when

selecting a contractor. 

40 CFR 68.87(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

395. Failure to inform a contract owner or

operator of the known potential fire,

explosion, or toxic release hazards related

to the contractor's work and the process. 

40 CFR 68.87(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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396. Failure to explain to the contract owner or

operator the applicable provisions of 40

CFR 68 subpart E as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a).

40 CFR 68.87(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

397. Failure to develop and implement safe work

practices consistent with 40 CFR 68.69(d),

as incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a) to

control the entrance, presence, and exit of

the contract owner or operator and contract

employees in covered process areas.

 

40 CFR 68.87(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

398. Failure to periodically evaluate the

performance of the contract owner or

operator in fulfilling their obligations as

specified in 40 CFR 68.87(c) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a).

40 CFR 68.87(b)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

399. Failure to require the contract owner or

operator to assure that each contract

employee is trained in the work practices

necessary to safely perform his/her job. 

40 CFR 68.87(c)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

400. Failure to require the contract owner or

operator to assure that each contract

employee is instructed in the known

potential fire, explosion, or toxic release

hazards related to his/her job and the

process, and the applicable provisions of the

emergency action plan. 

40 CFR 68.87(c)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

401. Failure to require the contract owner or

operator to document that each contract

employee has received and understood the

training required by 40 CFR 68.87 as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a).

or

Failure to require the contract owner or

operator to prepare a record which contains

the identity of the contract employee, the

date of training, and the means used to

verify that each employee understood the

training. 

40 CFR 68.87(c)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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402. Failure to require the contract owner or

operator to assure that each contract

employee follows the safety rules of the

stationary source including the safe work

practices required by 40 CFR 68.69(d) as

incorporated as N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a).

40 CFR 68.87(c)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

403. Failure to require the contract owner or

operator to advise the owner or operator of

any unique hazards presented by the

contract owner or operator's work, or of any

hazards found by the contract owner or

operator's work. 

40 CFR 68.87(c)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

404. Failure to comply with the emergency

response provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.8(a) 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

405. Failure to submit to the Department within

90 days of the anniversary date an annual

report reflecting the risk management

activities for the 12-month period ending on

the anniversary date. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

406. Failure to include in the annual report an

update of the supplemental TCPA program

information as specified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.2(a)2 if this supplemental information

was not previously reported in a revised

Risk Management Plan submittal. 

or

Failure to state that there were no changes

to the supplemental TCPA program

information in the annual report if there

were no changes in this information since

the last Risk Management Plan submittal.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(b)1 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

407. Failure to include in the annual report a

description of significant changes to the

management system. 

or

Failure to state that there were no changes

to the management system in the annual

report if there were no changes in this

information since the last annual report.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(b)2 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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408. Failure to include in the annual report a

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

report prepared pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.2(e) for each process hazard analysis with

risk assessment completed during the

previous year, when applicable. 

or

Failure to include in the annual report a list

of the risk assessment reports prepared

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.6(c) or the

actual risk assessment reports. 

or

Failure to state in the annual report that

there were no process hazard analysis with

risk assessment reports completed if no

such reports were completed since the last

annual report.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(b)3 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

409. Failure to include in the annual report a

summary of any EHS accidents and

potential catastrophic events that occurred

during the previous year including the EHS

involved and amount released if these facts

could have been reasonably determined

based on the information obtained through

the investigation. 

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(b)4i 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

410. Failure to include in the annual report a

summary of any EHS accidents and

potential catastrophic events that occurred

during the previous year including the date

and time of the EHS accident and

identification of EHS equipment involved.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(b)4ii 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

411. Failure to include in the annual report a

summary of any EHS accidents and

potential catastrophic events that occurred

during the previous year including the basic

and contributory causes.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(b)4iii 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

412. Failure to include in the annual report a

summary of any EHS accidents and

potential catastrophic events

that occurred during the previous year

including a statement that there were no

EHS accidents if no EHS accidents

occurred since the last annual report.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(b)4iv 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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413. Failure to include in the annual report the

compliance audit report and documentation

for the year ending on the anniversary date

prepared pursuant to 40 CFR 68.79(c) and

(d) with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.1(c)14 and 23. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(b)5 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

414. Failure to include in the annual report each

inherently safer technology review update

report completed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.12(b) and (f).

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.9(b)6 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

415. Failure to perform a pre-startup safety

review of temporarily discontinued EHS

equipment and procedures in accordance

with the requirements of 40 CFR 68.77(a),

(b)(1) and (2) and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(e),

within 60 calendar days prior to bringing

the EHS back to the covered process.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.10(a)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

416. Failure to perform inspections, tests and

checks conforming to requirements of 40

CFR 68.73 with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)10-11 and N.J.A.C.

7:31-4.5, for proper operation of

temporarily discontinued EHS equipment,

within 60 calendar days prior to bringing

the EHS back to the covered process. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.10(a)2 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

417. Failure to perform EHS operator training

activities conforming to 40 CFR 68.71 with

changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)9

and N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.4, for activities

involving temporarily discontinued EHS

equipment, within 60 calendar days prior to

bringing the EHS back to the covered

process. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.10(a)3 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

418. Failure to pay the annual fee for a

temporary discontinuance in accordance

with N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11A(o) and (p).

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.10(a)4 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

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419. Failure to submit to the Department a report

of safety review of design, in accordance

with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(b) and (c), and the

documentation required at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.2 and 40 CFR 68.150 with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2, at

least 90 days prior to construction of a new

Program 3 covered process at facility for

which there is no previously approved risk

management program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(a)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

420. Failure to receive written approval from the

Department before proceeding with

construction of a new Program 3 covered

process at a facilityfor which there is no

previously approved risk management

program. 

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(a)2 6,000 12,000 30,000 NM

421. Failure to submit to the Department, at least

90 days prior to the date the equipment was

scheduled to be placed into EHS service,

any updates of the documentation as

required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(a)1 for a

new Program 3 covered process at a facility

for which there is no previously approved

risk management program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(a)3 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

422. Failure to conduct a pre-startup safety

review in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.7(d) and (e) for a new Program 3 covered

process at a facility for which there is no

previously approved risk management

program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(a)4 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

423. Failure to submit to the Department the fees

required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11A for a new

Program 3 covered process at a facility for

which there is no previously approved risk

management program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(a)5 one-third

of fee

one-third

of fee +

1,000

one-third

of fee +

2000

M 30

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424. Failure to submit a report of safety review

of design in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.7(b) and (c) and the documentation

required at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 and 40 CFR

68.150 with changes specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 at least 90 days prior to

placing the equipment into EHS service for

a new Program 3 covered process that

utilizes existing equipment at a facility for

which there is no previously approved risk

management program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(b)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

425. Failure to conduct a pre-startup safety

review in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.7(d) and (e) on a new Program 3 covered

process that utilizes existing equipment at a

facility for which there is no previously

approved risk management program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(b)2 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

426. Failure to submit to the Department the fees

required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11A for a new

Program 3 covered process that utilizes

existing equipment at a facility for which

there is no previously approved risk

management program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(b)3 one-third

of fee

one-third

of fee +

1,000

one-third

of fee +

2,000

M 30

427. Failure to submit a report of safety review

of design in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.7(b) and (c) and update documentation in

accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 and 40

CFR 68.150 with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 at least 90 days

prior to the scheduled placing of equipment

into EHS service for a Program 3 covered

process that is newly constructed or that

utilizes existing equipment at a facility that

has a previously approved risk management

program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(c)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

428. Failure to conduct a pre-startup safety

review in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.7(d) and (e) for a new Program 3 covered

process that is newly constructed or utilizes

existing equipment at a facilitythat has a

previously approved risk management

program.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(c)2 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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429. Failure to submit to the Department the fees

required by N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.11A for a

newly constructed Program 3 covered

process or one that utilizes existing

equipment at a facility that has a previously

approved risk management program.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(c)3 one-third

of fee

one-third

of fee +

1,000

one-third

of fee +

2,000

M 30

430. Failure to enter into a consent agreement or

consent agreement addendum with the

Department prior to placing equipment into

EHS service for a new covered process and

subsequent to a facility audit or inspection

by the Department. 

or

Failure to complete corrective action of

deficiencies in the consent agreement or

consent agreement addendum for equipment

in a new covered process in accordance

with the schedule in the consent agreement

or consent agreement addendum.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(d) 6,000 12,000 30,000 NM

431. Failure to complete an inherently safer

technology review and report pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(c) through (f) for each

new covered process;

and/or

Failure to submit the inherently safer

technology review report with the submittal

required at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(a)1, (b)1, or

(c)1, as applicable.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.11(e) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

432. Failure to complete an initial inherently

safer technology review and submit to the

Department an inherently safer technology

review report for each covered process at

the stationary source by 120 days from the

effective date of this rule.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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433. Failure to update the inherently safer

technology review on the same schedule as

the process hazard analysis with risk

assessment revalidations and updates for

each covered process at the stationary

source, including each new covered process

brought on line since the date of the

previous inherently safer technology review.

and/or

Failure to address the inherently safer

technologies that have been developed since

the last inherently safer technology review.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

434. Failure to conduct each inherently safer

technology review with a team of qualified

experts whose members have expertise in

environmental requirements, chemistry,

design and engineering, process controls

and instrumentation, maintenance,

production and operations, and chemical

process safety.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(c) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

435. Failure to include an analysis of the

following principle and technique in each

inherently safer technology review to

identify available inherently safer

technology alternatives, or combinations of

alternatives, that minimize or eliminate the

potential for an EHS release: reducing the

amount of EHS material that potentially

may be released.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(d)1 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

436. Failure to include an analysis of the

following principle and technique in each

inherently safer technology review to

identify available inherently safer

technology alternatives, or combinations of

alternatives, that minimize or eliminate the

potential for an EHS release: substituting

less hazardous materials.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(d)2 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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437. Failure to include an analysis of the

following principle and technique in each

inherently safer technology review to

identify available inherently safer

technology alternatives, or combinations of

alternatives, that minimize or eliminate the

potential for an EHS release: using EHSs in

the least hazardous process conditions or

form.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(d)3 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

438. Failure to include an analysis of the

following principle and technique in each

inherently safer technology review to

identify available inherently safer

technology alternatives, or combinations of

alternatives, that minimize or eliminate the

potential for an EHS release: designing

equipment and processes to minimize the

potential for equipment failure and human

error.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(d)4 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

439. Failure to determine whether the inherently

safer technologies are feasible, which means

capable of being accomplished in a

successful manner, taking into account

environmental, public health and safety,

legal, technological, and economic factors.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(e) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

440. Failure to prepare and submit to the

Department a report to document each

inherently safer technology review.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(f) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

441. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report an identification

of the covered process that is the subject of

the review; a list of the review team

members with name, position, affiliation,

responsibilities, qualifications and

experience for each; the date of report

completion; and the inherently safer

technology analysis method used to

complete the review.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(f)1 500 1,000 2,500 NM

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442. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report the questions

asked and answered to address the

inherently safer technology principles and

techniques pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:31-

4.12(d).

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(f)2 500 1,000 2,500 NM

443. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report a list of inherently

safer technologies determined to be already

present in the covered process.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(f)3 500 1,000 2,500 NM

444. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report a list of additional

inherently safer technologies identified.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(f)4 500 1,000 2,500 NM

445. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report a list of the

additional inherently safer technologies

selected to be implemented with a schedule

for their completion.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(f)5 500 1,000 2,500 NM

446. Failure to include in an inherently safer

technology review report a list of the

inherently safer technologies determined to

be infeasible.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(f)6 500 1,000 2,500 NM

447. Failure to include a written explanation

justifying the infeasibility determination for

each inherently safer technology determined

to be infeasible;

and/or

Failure to substantiate the infeasibility

determination using a qualitative and

quantitative evaluation of economic,

environmental, legal and technological

factors.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.12(f)7 500 1,000 2,500 NM

448. Failure of an owner/operator whose

employees will not respond to accidental

EHS releases comply with the requirements

of 40 CFR 68.90(b)1, 2, and 3 incorporated

at N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(c)1 and 2.

40 CFR 68.90

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

449. Failure to develop and implement an

emergency response program that includes

an emergency response plan which is

maintained at the stationary source.

40 CFR 68.95(a)

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)

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450. Failure to include in the emergency

response plan procedures for informing the

public and local emergency response

agencies about accidental releases.

40 CFR 68.95(a)(1)(i)

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

451. Failure to include in the emergency

response plan documentation of proper

first-aid and emergency medical treatment

necessary to treat accidental human

exposures.

40 CFR 68.95(a)(1)(ii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

452. Failure to include in the emergency

response plan procedures and measures for

emergency response after an accidental

release of a regulated substance.

40 CFR 68.95(a)(1)(iii),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

453. Failure to include in the emergency

response program procedures for the use of

emergency response equipment and for its

inspection, testing, and maintenance.

40 CFR 68.95(a)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

454. Failure to include in the emergency

response program emergency response

program training for all employees in

relevant procedures.

40 CFR 68.95(a)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

455. Failure to include in the emergency

response program procedures to review and

update, as appropriate, the emergency

response plan to reflect changes at the

stationary source and to ensure that

employees are informed of changes.

40 CFR 68.95(a)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

456. Failure to include elements of 40 CFR

68.95(a) and 40 CFR 68.95(c) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a) in the

emergency response plan that are consistent

with and as stringent as the National

Response Team's Integrated Contingency

Plan Guidance (“One Plan”). 

40 CFR 68.95(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)3 and

4

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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457. Failure to coordinate the emergency

response plan developed under 40 CFR

68.95(a)(1) as incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-5.1(a) with the community emergency

response plan developed under 42 U.S.C.

§11003. 

or

Failure to promptly provide to the local

emergency planning committee or

emergency response officials, upon their

request, information necessary for

developing and implementing the

community emergency response plan.

 

40 CFR 68.95(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

458. Failure to develop and implement a written

emergency response (ER) program which

includes initial and annual refresher

emergency response training for all

employees in relevant procedures to

implement the emergency response plan. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

459. Failure to develop and implement a written

emergency response (ER) program which

includes performance of at least one EHS

ER exercise per calendar year.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)2 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

460. Failure to invite at least one outside

responder agency who is designated in the

ER plan to participate in the ER exercise at

a facility whose employees will not respond

to an EHS accident in accordance with 40

CFR 68.90(b) with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.1(c)1 and 2.

or 

Failure to require employees of the facility

to perform their assigned responsibilities for

all ER exercises.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)2i 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

461. Failure to perform at least one full scale ER

exercise in which the ER team and ER

containment, mitigation, and monitoring

equipment are deployed at a strength

appropriate to demonstrate the adequacy

and implementation of the plan for a

stationary source at which the employees

will respond to an EHS accident. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)2ii 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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462. Failure to make a written assessment of the

ER plan, of the adequacy of notification to

outside agencies and the public, and of the

adequacy or need for ER equipment after

each ER plan implementation or each ER

exercise. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)3 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

463. Failure to provide in the emergency

response (ER) program a description of the

emergency notification system which

requires immediate notification of an EHS

accident or imminent EHS accident at the

stationary source, including company name

and address of the EHS accident, to the

Department's emergency communications

center at 877-WARNDEP by the emergency

coordinator or designee.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4i(1) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

464. Failure to provide in the emergency

response (ER) program a description of the

emergency notification system which

requires immediate notification of an EHS

accident or imminent EHS accident at the

stationary source, including the name,

position and telephone number of the caller,

to the Department's emergency

communications center at 877-WARNDEP

by the emergency coordinator or designee.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4i(2) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

465. Failure to provide in the emergency

response (ER) program a description of the

emergency notification system which

requires immediate notification of an EHS

accident or imminent EHS accident at the

stationary source, including time of, or

anticipated time of the EHS accident and

the projected duration to the Department's

emergency communications center at 877-

WARNDEP by the emergency coordinator

or designee.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4i(3) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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466. Failure to provide in the emergency

response (ER) program’s emergency

notification system a requirement for

immediate notification of an EHS accident

or imminent EHS accident, including the

chemical name of the EHS released, to the

Department's emergency communications

center at 877-WARNDEP by the emergency

coordinator or designee.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4i(4) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

467. Failure to provide in the emergency

notification system a requirement for

immediate notification to the Department's

emergency communications center at 877-

WARNDEP of an EHS accident or

imminent EHS accident by the emergency

coordinator or designee stating the actual

EHS quantity (or estimated quantity if not

known), and whether it will have an offsite

impact. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4i(5) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

468. Failure to require in the emergency

response (ER) program’s emergency

notification system the weather conditions,

including wind direction and speed and

expected offsite effects in the immediate

notification to the Department's emergency

communications center at 877-WARNDEP

by the emergency coordinator or designee

for an EHS accident or imminent EHS

accident.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4i(6) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

469. Failure to provide in the emergency

response (ER) program an EHS accident

reporting requirement that the emergency

coordinator or designee for the stationary

source be prepared to provide the

Department's emergency communications

center with updates, if requested, which

include the name and address of the

stationary source.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4ii(1) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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470. Failure to provide in the emergency

response (ER) program an EHS accident

reporting requirement that the emergency

coordinator or designee for the stationary

source be prepared to provide the

Department's emergency communications

center updates, if requested, which include

the name, position and telephone number of

the caller. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4ii(2) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

471. Failure to require in the emergency

response (ER) program an EHS accident

reporting requirement that the emergency

coordinator or designee be prepared to

provide the Department's emergency

communications center with updates, if

requested, which include the location of the

point of EHS release, a description of the

source, cause and type of EHS accident,

quantity and concentration of the EHS

released, and whether the EHS release is of

a continuing nature. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4ii(3) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

472. Failure to provide in the emergency

response (ER) program an EHS accident

reporting requirement that the emergency

coordinator or designee for the stationary

source be prepared to provide the

Department's emergency communications

center updates, if requested, which include

the measures taken to terminate the EHS

release or to mitigate its effect, and the

effectiveness of such measures. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4ii(4) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

473. Failure to provide in the emergency

response (ER) program an EHS accident

reporting requirement that the emergency

coordinator or designee for the stationary

source be prepared to provide the

Department's emergency communications

center updates, if requested, which include

an update on weather conditions.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-5.2(b)4ii(5) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

474. Failure to report to the Department's

emergency communications center an EHS

accident that had potential offsite impact. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-

5.2(b)4iii(1)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

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475. Failure to report to the Department's

emergency communications center an EHS

accident that resulted in actual or potential

injuries or fatalities at the facility. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-

5.2(b)4iii(2)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

476. Failure to report to the Department's

emergency communications center an EHS

accident that activates the emergency

response plan. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-

5.2(b)4iii(3)

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

477. Failure to submit a single RMP that

includes the information required by 40

CFR 68.155 through 40 CFR 68.185 as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1 for all

covered processes.

or

Failure to submit the RMP for covered

processes regulated under 40 CFR 68 as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1 in a

method and format to a central point as

specified by USEPA as of the date of

submission.

or

Failure to submit the RMP for all covered

processes to the Department in accordance

with N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2. 

40 CFR 68.150(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1&2

5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

478. Failure to submit the first RMP on or before

June 21, 1999. 

40 CFR 68.150(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

479. Failure to submit the first RMP on or before

three years after the date on which a

regulated substance is first listed under 40

CFR 68.130.

 

40 CFR 68.150(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

5,000 10,000 25,000 NM

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480. Failure to submit the first RMP on or before

the date on which a regulated substance is

first present at or above a threshold quantity

at the facility.

 

40 CFR 68.150(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

If found

by the

Departm

ent: 

10,000

per year

out of

complian

ce plus

amount

of past

fees due

as

calculate

d per

N.J.A.C.

7:31-

1.11A.

If selfreported:

10,000

If found

by the

Departm

ent: 

25,000

per year

out of

complian

ce plus

amount

of past

fees due

as

calculate

d per

N.J.A.C.

7:31-

1.11A.

If selfreported:

25,000

If found by

the

Departmen

t:

50,000 per

year out of

compliance

plus

amount of

past fees

due as

calculated

per

N.J.A.C.

7:31-

1.11A.

If selfreported:

50,000

NM

481. The owner or operator of any stationary

source for which an RMP was submitted

before June 21, 2004, shall revise the RMP

to include the information required by 40

CFR 68.160(b)(6) and (14) by June 21,

2004 in the manner specified by EPA prior

to that date. Any such submission shall also

include the information required by 40 CFR

68.160(b)(20) (indicating that the

submission is a correction to include the

information required by 40 CFR

68.160(b)(6) and (14) or an update under

40 CFR 68.190).

40 CFR 68.150(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

482. Failure to update and correct RMPs

submitted under 40 CFR 68 in accordance

with 40 CFR 68.190 as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)3, 4, and 5 and 68.195

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a).

40 CFR 68.150(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

483. Failure to provide an executive summary in

the RMP.

40 CFR 68.155

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

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484. Failure to provide in the RMP executive

summary a brief description of the

accidental release prevention and

emergency response policies at the

stationary source.

40 CFR 68.155(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

485. Failure to provide in the RMP executive

summary a brief description of the

stationary source and regulated substances

handled.

40 CFR 68.155(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

486. Failure to provide in the RMP executive

summary a brief description of the general

accidental release prevention program and

chemical specific prevention steps.

 

40 CFR 68.155(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

487. Failure to provide in the RMP executive

summary a brief description of the five-year

accident history.

40 CFR 68.155(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

488. Failure to provide in the RMP executive

summary a brief description of the

emergency response program.

40 CFR 68.155(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

489. Failure to provide in the RMP executive

summary a brief description of the planned

changes to improve safety.

40 CFR 68.155(f),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

490. Failure to complete a single registration

form that is included in the RMP that covers

all regulated substances handled in covered

processes. 

40 CFR 68.160(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

491. Failure to include in the registration any of

the following: stationary source name,

street, city, county, state, zip code, latitude

and longitude, method for obtaining latitude

and longitude, or description of location

that latitude and longitude represent. 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

492. Failure to include in the registration the

stationary source’s Dun and Bradstreet

number. 

 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

493. Failure to include in the registration the

name and Dun and Bradstreet number of the

corporate parent company. 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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494. Failure to include in the registration the

name, telephone number, and mailing

address of the owner or operator. 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

495. Failure to include in the registration the

name and title of the person or position with

overall responsibility for RMP elements and

implementation, and (optional) the e-mail

address for that person or position. 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

496. Failure to include in the registration the

emergency contact person’s name, title,

telephone number, 24-hour telephone

number, and, as of June 21, 2004, the e-mail

address (if an e-mail address exists).

 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

497. Failure to include in the registration for

each covered process the name and CAS

number of each regulated substance held at

or above the threshold quantity at the

facility, the maximum quantity of each

regulated substance or mixture in the

process (in pounds) to two significant digits,

the five- or six-digit NAICS code that most

closely corresponds to the process, and the

Program level of the process. 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(7),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 NM

498. Failure to include in the registration the

stationary source USEPA identifier. 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(8),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

499. Failure to include in the registration the

number of full-time employees at the

stationary source.

 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(9),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

500. Failure to include in the registration

whether the stationary source is subject to

29 CFR 1910.119. 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(10),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

501. Failure to include in the registration

whether the stationary source is subject to

40 CFR part 355.

 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(11),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

502. Failure to include in the registration the

CAA Title V operating permit number for a

stationary source that has a CAA Title V

operating permit. 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(12),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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503. Failure to include in the registration the date

of the last safety inspection of the stationary

source by a Federal, state, or local

government agency and the identity of the

inspecting entity.

 

40 CFR 68.160(b)(13),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

504. Failure to include in the registration as of

June 21, 2004, the name, the mailing

address, and the telephone number of the

contractor who prepared the RMP (if any).

40 CFR 68.160(b)(14),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

505. Failure to include in the registration as of

June 21, 2004, the type of and reason for

any changes being made to a previously

submitted RMP categorized as follows:

(i) Updates and re-submissions

required under 40 CFR 68.190(b);

(ii) Corrections under Sec. 68.195

or for purposes of correcting minor clerical

errors, updating administrative information,

providing missing data elements or

reflecting facility ownership changes, and

which do not require an update and resubmission as specified in 40 CFR

68.190(b);

(iii) De-registrations required

under 40 CFR 68.190(c); and

(iv) Withdrawals of an RMP for

any facility that was erroneously considered

subject to 40 CFR Part 68.

40 CFR 68.160(b)(20),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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506. Failure to submit in the RMP information

on one worst-case release scenario to

represent all regulated toxic substances held

above the threshold quantity and one worstcase release scenario to represent all

regulated flammable substances held above

the threshold quantity.

or

Failure to submit information for additional

worst-case scenarios for toxics or

flammables required by 40 CFR

68.25(a)(2)(iii) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a).

or

Failure to submit information on one

alternative release scenario for each

regulated toxic substance held above the

threshold quantity and one alternative

release scenario to represent all regulated

flammable substances held above the

threshold quantity.

40 CFR 68.165(a)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

507. Failure to submit the chemical name in the

off-site consequence analysis (OCA).

 

40 CFR 68.165(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

508. Failure to submit the percentage weight of

the chemical in a liquid mixture (toxics

only) in the OCA.

 

40 CFR 68.165(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

509. Failure to submit the physical state (toxics

only) in the OCA.

40 CFR 68.165(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

510. Failure to submit the basis for the results of

the off-site consequence analysis data in the

RMP (including model name if used). 

40 CFR 68.165(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

511. Failure to submit the scenario (explosion,

fire, toxic gas release, or liquid spill and

vaporization) in the OCA.

40 CFR 68.165(b)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

512. Failure to submit the quantity released in

pounds in the OCA.

40 CFR 68.165(b)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

513. Failure to submit release rate in the OCA. 40 CFR 68.165(b)(7),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

514. Failure to submit the release duration in the

OCA.

40 CFR 68.165(b)(8),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

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Period

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515. Failure to submit the wind speed and

atmospheric stability class (toxics only) in

the OCA.

40 CFR 68.165(b)(9),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

516. Failure to submit the topography (toxics

only) in the OCA.

 

40 CFR 68.165(b)(10),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

517. Failure to submit the distance to endpoint in

the OCA.

40 CFR 68.165(b)(11),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

518. Failure to submit the public and

environmental receptors within the distance

to endpoint in the OCA. 

40 CFR 68.165(b)(12),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

519. Failure to submit the passive mitigation

considered in the OCA.

40 CFR 68.165(b)(13),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

520. Failure to submit the active mitigation

considered (alternative releases only) in the

OCA.

 

40 CFR 68.165(b)(14),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

521. Failure to submit in the RMP the five year

accident history information required at 40

CFR 68.42(b) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a) on each accident covered by 40

CFR 68.42(a) incorporated at N.J.A.C.

7:31-2.1(a).

Note: Penalties 522-540 to be deleted

March 16, 2010.

40 CFR 68.168,

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

522. Failure to indicate in the RMP to which

Program 2 processes the prevention

program information in 40 CFR 68.170(b)

through (k) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.1(a) applies, for prevention program

information provided only once which

applies to more than one covered process. 

40 CFR 68.170(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

523. Failure to provide in the RMP the five- or

six-digit NAICS code that most closely

corresponds to each Program 2 process. 

40 CFR 68.170(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

524. Failure to provide in the RMP the name(s)

of the chemical(s) covered for each

Program 2 process. 

40 CFR 68.170(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

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Period

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525. Failure to provide in the RMP for each

Program 2 process the date of the most

recent review or revision of the safety

information and a list of Federal or state

regulations or industry specific design codes

and standards used to demonstrate

compliance with the safety information

requirement. 

40 CFR 68.170(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

526. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

completion of the most recent hazard

review or update for each Program 2

process. 

40 CFR 68.170(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

527. Failure to provide in the RMP the expected

date of completion of any changes resulting

from the hazard review for each Program 2

process. 

40 CFR 68.170(e)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

528. Failure to provide in the RMP the major

hazards identified for each Program 2

process.

 

40 CFR 68.170(e)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

529. Failure to provide in the RMP the process

controls in use for each Program 2 process.

40 CFR 68.170(e)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

530. Failure to provide in the RMP the

mitigation systems in use for each Program

2 process. 

40 CFR 68.170(e)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

531. Failure to provide in the RMP the

monitoring and detection systems in use for

each Program 2 process. 

40 CFR 68.170(e)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

532. Failure to provide in the RMP the changes

since the last hazard review for each

Program 2 process. 

40 CFR 68.170(e)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

533. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or revision of

operating procedures for each Program 2

process. 

40 CFR 68.170(f),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

534. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or revision of

training programs for each Program 2

process. 

40 CFR 68.170(g),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

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Grace

Period

(days)

535. Failure to provide in the RMP the type of

training provided-(classroom, classroom

plus on the job, on the job) for each

Program 2 process. 

40 CFR 68.170(g)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

536. Failure to provide in the RMP the type of

competency testing used for each Program 2

process. 

40 CFR 68.170(g)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

537. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or revision of

maintenance procedures, the date of the

most recent equipment inspection or test, or

the equipment inspected or tested for each

Program 2 process.

 

40 CFR 68.170(h),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

538. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent compliance audit or the

expected date of completion of any changes

resulting from the compliance audit for each

Program 2 process. 

40 CFR 68.170(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

539. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent incident investigation and

the expected date of completion of any

changes resulting from the investigation for

each Program 2 process. 

40 CFR 68.170(j),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

540. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent change that triggered a

review or revision of the safety information,

the hazard review, operating or maintenance

procedures, or training for each Program 2

process. 

40 CFR 68.170(k),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

541. Failure to indicate to which Program 3

processes the prevention program

information required by 40 CFR 68.175(b)

through (p) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.1(a) applies, for prevention program

information provided only once which

applies to more than one covered process. 

40 CFR 68.175(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

542. Failure to provide in the RMP the five- or

six-digit NAICS code that most closely

corresponds to each Program 3 process. 

40 CFR 68.175(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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Grace

Period

(days)

543. Failure to provide in the RMP the name(s)

of the substance(s) covered for each

Program 3 process. 

40 CFR 68.175(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

544. Failure to provide in the RMP the date on

which the safety information was last

reviewed or revised for each Program 3

process. 

40 CFR 68.175(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

545. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

completion of the most recent process

hazard analysis or update and the technique

used for each Program 3 process. 

40 CFR 68.175(e),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

546. Failure to provide in the RMP the expected

date of completion of any changes resulting

from the PHA for each Program 3 process. 

40 CFR 68.175(e)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

547. Failure to provide in the RMP the major

hazards identified for each Program 3

process. 

 

40 CFR 68.175(e)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

548. Failure to provide in the RMP the process

controls in use for each Program 3 process.

40 CFR 68.175(e)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

549. Failure to provide in the RMP the

mitigation systems in use for each Program

3 process. 

 

40 CFR 68.175(e)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

550. Failure to provide in the RMP the

monitoring and detection systems in use for

each Program 3 process. 

40 CFR 68.175(e)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

551. Failure to provide in the RMP the changes

since the last PHA for each Program 3

process. 

40 CFR 68.175(e)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

552. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or revision of the

operating procedures for each Program 3

process.

 

40 CFR 68.175(f),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

553. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or revision of

training programs for each Program 3

process. 

40 CFR 68.175(g),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

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Grace

Period

(days)

554. Failure to provide in the RMP for each

Program 3 process the type of training given

(classroom, classroom plus on the job, on

the job). 

40 CFR 68.175(g)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

555. Failure to provide in the RMP the type of

competency testing used for each Program 3

process. 

40 CFR 68.175(g)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

556. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or revision of

maintenance procedures and the date of the

most recent equipment inspection or test

and the equipment inspected or tested for

each Program 3 process.

 

40 CFR 68.175(h),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

557. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent change that triggered

management of change procedures or the

date of the most recent review or revision of

management of change procedures for each

Program 3 process.

 

40 CFR 68.175(i),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

558. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent pre-startup review for each

Program 3 process. 

40 CFR 68.175(j),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

559. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent compliance audit and the

expected date of completion of any changes

resulting from the compliance audit for each

Program 3 process. 

40 CFR 68.175(k),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

560. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent incident investigation and

the expected date of completion of any

changes resulting from the investigation for

each Program 3 process. 

40 CFR 68.175(l),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

561. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or revision of

employee participation plans for each

Program 3 process. 

 

40 CFR 68.175(m),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

562. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or revision of hot

work permit procedures for each Program 3

process. 

40 CFR 68.175(n),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

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Grace

Period

(days)

563. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or revision of

contractor safety procedures for each

Program 3 process.

 

40 CFR 68.175(o),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)]

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

564. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent evaluation of contractor

safety performance for each Program 3

process. 

40 CFR 68.175(p),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

500 1,000 2,500 M 30

565. Failure to provide in the RMP whether there

is a written emergency response plan. 

40 CFR 68.180(a)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

566. Failure to provide in the RMP whether the

emergency response plan includes specific

actions to be taken in response to an

accidental release of a regulated substance.

40 CFR 68.180(a)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

567. Failure to provide in the RMP whether the

emergency response plan includes

procedures for informing the public and

local agencies responsible for responding to

accidental releases. 

40 CFR 68.180(a)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

568. Failure to provide in the RMP whether the

emergency response plan includes

information on emergency health care. 

40 CFR 68.180(a)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

569. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent review or update of the

emergency response plan. 

40 CFR 68.180(a)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

570. Failure to provide in the RMP the date of

the most recent emergency response

training for employees. 

40 CFR 68.180(a)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

571. Failure to provide in the RMP the name and

telephone number of the local agency with

which emergency response activities and the

emergency response plan is coordinated. 

40 CFR 68.180(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

572. Failure to list in the RMP other Federal or

state emergency plan requirements to which

the stationary source is subject. 

40 CFR 68.180(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

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Period

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573. Failure to submit in the RMP a single

certification that, to the best of the signer's

knowledge, information, and belief formed

after reasonable inquiry, the information

submitted is true, accurate, and complete. 

40 CFR 68.185(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

574. Failure to review and update the RMP as

specified in 40 CFR 68.190(b) incorporated

at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c) and submit it in a

method and format to a central point

specified by EPA as of the date of

submission.

40 CFR 68.190(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)3-4

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

575. Failure to submit RMP updates to the

Department in accordance with 40 CFR

190(b) incorporated N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)

and N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2 for all covered

processes.

40 CFR 68.190(b)

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)5

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

576. Failure to revise and update the RMP

submitted under 40 CFR 68.150

incorporated with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 at least once

every five years from the date of its initial

submission or most recent update required

by 40 CFR 68.190(b)(2) through (b)(7),

whichever is later. For purposes of

determining the date of initial submissions,

RMPs submitted before June 21, 1999 are

considered to have been submitted on that

date. 

40 CFR 68.190(b)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)5

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

577. Failure to revise and update the RMP

submitted under 40 CFR 68.150

incorporated with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 prior to three

years after a newly regulated substance is

first listed by EPA. 

40 CFR 68.190(b)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)5

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

578. Failure to revise and update the RMP

submitted under 40 CFR 68.150

incorporated with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 prior to the

date on which a new regulated substance is

first present above a threshold quantity in an

already covered process. 

40 CFR 68.190(b)(3),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)5

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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579. Failure to revise and update the RMP

submitted under 40 CFR 68.150

incorporated with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 prior to the

date on which a regulated substance was

first present above a threshold quantity in a

new process. 

40 CFR 68.190(b)(4),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)5

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

580. Failure to revise and update the RMP

submitted under 40 CFR 68.150

incorporated with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 within six

months of a change that requires a revised

PHA. 

40 CFR 68.190(b)(5),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)5

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

581. Failure to revise and update the RMP

submitted under 40 CFR 68.150

incorporated with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 within six

months of a change that requires a revised

offsite consequence analysis as provided in

40 CFR 68.3 incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

2.1(c). 

40 CFR 68.190(b)(6),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)5

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

582. Failure to revise and update the RMP

submitted under 40 CFR 68.150

incorporated with changes specified at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2 within six

months of a change that alters the Program

level that applied to any covered process. 

40 CFR 68.190(b)(7),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)5

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

583. Failure to submit a de-registration to EPA

and the Department within six months of

being no longer subject to 40 CFR 68 as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31 indicating

that the stationary source is no longer

covered. 

40 CFR 68.190(c),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

584. Failure to correct the RMP for any

accidental release meeting the five-year

accident history reporting criteria of 40

CFR 68.42 and occurring after April 9,

2004 by submitting the data required under

40 CFR 68.168 and 68.175(l) with respect

to that accident within six months of the

release or by the time the RMP is updated

under 40 CFR 68.190, whichever is earlier.

40 CFR 68.195(a),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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585. Failure to correct the RMP beginning June

21, 2004, within one month of any change

in the emergency contact information

required under 40 CFR 68.160(b)(6), the

owner or operator shall submit a correction

of that information.

40 CFR 68.195(b),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a)

1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

586. Failure to submit to the Department in a

specified format all documents required by

40 CFR 68.150 incorporated with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c)1 and 2. 

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)1 1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

587. Failure to submit to the Department in a

specified format, supplemental TCPA

program information including

identification of the position titles, expertise

and affiliation of the persons involved with

the development of each element of the risk

management program. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)2i 1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

588. Failure to submit to the Department in a

specified format supplemental TCPA

program information including a description

and profile of the area in which the covered

process is situated and its proximity to

population and water supplies. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)2ii 1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

589. Failure to submit to the Department in a

specified format supplemental TCPA

program information identifying insurance

carriers underwriting the stationary source's

environmental liability and workers

compensation insurance policies including

the address of the carrier, the type of policy,

the amount of insurance and limitations or

exclusions to the policy. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)2iii 1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

590. Failure to submit to the Department in a

specified format supplemental TCPA

program information identifying the

extraordinarily hazardous substances

inventory at the covered process as end

products, intermediate products, byproducts or waste products. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)2iv 1,000 2,000 5,000 M 30

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591. Failure to identify and register each

regulated individual RHS and RHS Mixture

and provide in the RMP registration section

pursuant to 40 CFR 68.160(b)(7)

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a) the

total amount of the individual RHS in the

covered process for each individual RHS

listed at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a), Table I, Part

D, Group I.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)3i 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

592. Failure to identify and register a RHS

Mixture in the RMP registration section

pursuant to 40 CFR 68.160(b)(7)

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a) the

maximum capacity of the process vessel

containing the RHS Mixture, for each

regulated RHS Mixture identified pursuant

to N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3. 

or

Failure to register the total combined

capacity of multiple vessels with a capacity

at or above the threshold quantity of an

RHS Mixture.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)3ii 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

593. Failure to identify and register each

regulated individual RHS and RHS mixture

and provide in the RMP registration section

pursuant to 40 CFR 68.160(b)(7)

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a) the

heat of reaction range for RHS mixtures in

calories/gram of RHS mixture as listed at

Table II of N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(c). 

or

Failure to identify and register the RHS

mixture having the highest heat of reaction

range as shown on Table II in the RMP

registration section pursuant to 40 CFR

68.160(b)(7) incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

7.1(a) when more than one RHS mixture is

present in the process vessel at different

times.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)3iii 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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594. Failure to identify and register the EHS

listed on Part A, B, or C as a toxic or

flammable substance, as applicable, and the

RHS mixture in the RMP registration

section pursuant to 40 CFR 68.160(b)(7)

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(a), for

RHS Mixtures containing one or more

EHS(s) listed in Parts A, B, or C of Table I

at the facility at or above their threshold.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(a)3iv 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

595. Failure to submit a correction to the

Department within 60 days of an increase in

maximum inventory of a covered process in

addition to the updates required by N.J.A.C.

7:31-7.1(c)3 through 5.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

596. Failure to submit to the Department a Risk

Management Plan correction within one

month of a change in the qualified person or

position.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.2(c) 500 1,000 2,500 M 30

597. Failure to adopt the existing, or obtain a

new, approved TCPA risk management

program for the covered process before

operating EHS equipment following the

transfer of the covered process to a new

owner or operator or change in ownership

or the name of an owner or operator. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.4(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

598. Failure to adopt an existing approved TCPA

risk management program by submitting an

updated registration in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7 and signing an addendum

to the consent agreement that was

previously signed by the Department and

the former owner or operator. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.4(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

599. Failure to comply with the approved risk

management program for EHSs listed in

N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3, Table I, Parts A, B, C, or

D until the risk management program is

revised to reflect the new requirements of

N.J.A.C. 7:31.

or

Failure to revise the risk management

program to reflect the new requirements of

this chapter no later than March 16, 2010. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.5(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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600. Failure of an owner or operator having

reactive hazard substance mixtures subject

to this chapter with newly listed functional

group number 44 on N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a),

Table 1, Part D, Group II, or that is newly

subject to this chapter as a result of the

change to applicability based on the heat of

reaction to “calories per gram of the

substance with the specified functional

group” (instead of “calories per gram of the

RHS mixture”) as specified at N.J.A.C.

7:31-6.3(b)2, at or above threshold

quantities to be in compliance with this

chapter by March 16, 2010. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.5(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

601. Failure of an owner or operator having

propane (CAS No. 74-98-6), propylene

(CAS No. 115-07-1), butanes (normal

butane (CAS No. 106-97-8) or isobutane

(CAS No. 75-28-5), or butylenes (1-butene

(CAS No. 106-98-9), 2-butene (CAS No.

107-01-7), butene (CAS No. 25167-67-3),

2-butene-cis (CAS No. 590-18-1), 2-butenetrans (CAS No. 624-64-6), and 2-

methylpropene (CAS No. 115-11-7)) listed

at N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3(a), at Table I, Part C,

at or above threshold quantities to be in

compliance with this chapter by March 16,

2010.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.5(e) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

602. Failure of an owner or operator having

individual RHSs listed in Table 1, Part D,

Group I, that are received, stored and

handled in combination with one or more

other chemical substances specifically

formulated to inhibit the reactive hazard

(such as water reactivity, pyrophoric, or

self-reacting) where the RHS is at or above

the threshold quantity to be in compliance

with this chapter by March 16, 2010.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.5(f) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

603. Failure of an owner or operator having an

approved risk management program for

EHSs listed in N.J.A.C. 7:31-6.3, Table I,

Parts A, B, C, or D to comply with the

process hazard analysis with risk assessment

requirements of 40 CFR 68.67 with changes

specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c) and 4.2.

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.5(g) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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604. Failure to maintain records supporting the

implementation of 40 CFR 68 as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31 for five years

unless otherwise provided in N.J.A.C. 7:31-

3 and 4 and as follows: mechanical

integrity/preventive maintenance records for

the lifetime of EHS equipment, design

safety review reports for the lifetime of a

covered process, and hot work permits until

they are reviewed in the next Department

audit or inspection..

 

40 CFR 68.200,

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)1

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

605. Failure to provide the Department access to

the stationary source, supporting

documentation, or any area where an

accidental release could occur in

accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2.

40 CFR 68.220(d),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)2 and

5

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

606. Failure to include in the written response to

a preliminary determination a statement that

the revisions contained in the preliminary

determination will be implemented in

accordance with the timetable included in

the preliminary determination or a statement

that the revisions in whole or in part are

rejected. 

or

Failure to explain the basis for rejecting in

whole or in part a revision contained in a

preliminary determination. 

40 CFR 68.220(f)(1),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)7

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

607. Failure to submit the written response under

40 CFR 68.220(f)(1) as incorporated at

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)7 to the Department

within 60 days of the issue of the

preliminary determination. 

40 CFR 68.220(f)(2),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)8

4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

608. Failure to enter into a consent agreement (or

consent agreement addendum for previously

approved risk management programs) with

the Department within 120 days of receipt

of a preliminary determination. 

or

Failure to comply with the requirements of

the approved risk management program as

set forth in the consent agreement or

consent agreement addendum. 

40 CFR 68.220(g),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)9

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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609. Failure to revise and submit the RMP

prepared under 40 CFR 68.150 as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1(c) as

required by a consent agreement, consent

agreement addendum or administrative

order under 40 CFR 68.220(g) as

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)9

within 30 days after completion of the

actions detailed in the implementation

schedule set forth in the consent agreement,

consent agreement addendum or

administrative order. 

40 CFR 68.220(h),

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.1(c)10

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

610. Failure to provide the Department the right

to enter and inspect and/or audit any

facility, building or equipment, or any

portion thereof, at any time, in order to

determine compliance with the TCPA,

N.J.A.C. 7:31, any order, consent order or

agreement.

or

Failure to provide the Department the right

to test or sample any materials at the

facility, to sketch or photograph any portion

of the stationary source, building or

equipment, to copy or photograph any

document or records necessary to determine

such compliance or non-compliance, and to

interview any employees or representatives

of the owner or operator. 

or

Failure to assist the Department by

hindering or delaying during the

performance of any aspects of an inspection

or audit. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

611. Failure to submit to the Department a risk

management program document for review.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2(c) 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

612. Failure to include the certification with any

risk management program document

required to be submitted.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2(c)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

613. Failure to submit true, accurate or complete

information.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2(c)1 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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614. Failure to sign the certification by the

qualified person or position specified in the

owner or operator’s risk management plan,

or person of higher authority for the owner

or operator.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2(c)2 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

615. Failure to make documentation required

pursuant to this chapter readily accessible

for review by the Department during an

audit or inspection.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-8.2(e) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

616. Failure to assist the Department in

developing a work plan to perform an

Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance

Accident Risk Assessment (EHSARA) and

develop a risk reduction plan. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.1(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

617. Failure to compile and submit to the

Department the list of risk management

program documents within 30 days after

receipt of notice of the determination that

the owner or operator does not have an

established risk management program. 

or

Failure to group the list of documents by

operating or utility unit area in EHS service

at the stationary source giving their

document number, name, the EHS involved,

most recent revision number and date, file

location at the stationary source, and code

of sheet size according to ANSI Y14.1-

1996 (A, B, C, D, or E) or Deutshes

Institute Fuer Normung (DIN) 823-1965

(A4, A3, A2, A1, or A0). 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.1(c) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

618. Failure to attend a meeting with the

Department for the purpose of discussing

any workplan items listed at N.J.A.C. 7:31-

9.1(d)1 through 7.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.1(d)1

through 7

2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

619. Failure to submit within 60 days of receipt

of the finished workplan the names and

proposals of three consultants who meet the

requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.4(b) and

are willing and able to perform the

EHSARA in accordance with the schedule

set in the work plan. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.3(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

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620. Failure to obtain approval in writing from

the Department to subcontract work

involved in the EHSARA. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.3(c)4 750 1,500 3,750 NM

621. Failure to submit the names and proposals

of an additional three consultants to the

Department for its selection of one of the

consultants to perform the EHSARA within

60 days after the Department's

determination that none of the original

proposals meet the requirements in N.J.A.C.

7:31-9.4. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.4(d)2 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

622. Failure to execute a contract with the

consultant chosen by the Department within

45 days after receipt of the name of the

consultant from the Department. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.4(e) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

623. Failure to require the consultant to perform

the EHSARA and develop a recommended

risk reduction plan which includes the

identification of those activities necessary to

create a risk management program in

conformity with the work plan developed

and explained at the meeting held pursuant

to N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.1(d).

 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.4(f) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

624. Failure to require the consultant to prepare

an EHSARA report upon completion of the

EHSARA which includes recommendations

to reduce risks. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(a) 2,000 4,000 10,000 NM

625. Failure to submit the original EHSARA

report to the Department in accordance with

the schedule set forth in the work plan. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(b) 2,000 4,000 10,000 M 30

626. Failure to include in the EHSARA report

the findings of the verification required by

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.2(a)2. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(c)1 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

627. Failure to include in the EHSARA report

the findings of the review required by

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.2(a)3. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(c)2 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

628. Failure to include in the EHSARA report

the findings of the safety review required by

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.2(a)4. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(c)3 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

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629. Failure to include in the EHSARA report

the reports of the process hazard analysis

with risk assessment required by N.J.A.C.

7:31-9.2(a)5. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(c)4 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

630. Failure to include in the EHSARA report

the findings of the reviews required by

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.2(a)6 through 10. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(c)5 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

631. Failure to include in the EHSARA report

the recommended risk reduction plan

including the listing of all of the

deficiencies identified in N.J.A.C. 7:31-

9.5(d)1 through 4, the remedial actions and

alternatives to correct the deficiencies or a

proposed schedule for implementation. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(d)5 1,000 2,000 5,000 NM

632. Failure to implement the risk reduction plan

which includes a list of risks that must be

reduced. 

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(e)1 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

633. Failure to implement the risk reduction plan

which includes the scheduled actions that

were required to be taken to reduce the risks

including those necessary to complete a risk

management program meeting the

requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.

N.J.A.C. 7:31-9.5(e)2 4,000 8,000 20,000 NM

Note that Subchapter 3 is being deleted by this revision. The requirements of this subchapter remain valid for

365 days after adoption of this revision for facilities presently registered as being in Program 2. Subsequent

to that date, March 16, 2010, all facilities registered with TCPA will be Program 3 and the requirements of

Subchapter 3 will be void. Penalties 10 thru 14, 108 thru 208, and 522 thru 540 will be deleted at that time.

(d) The Department may assess a civil administrative penalty for a violation of the Toxic

Catastrophe Prevention Act and for violations of any rule, consent agreement or administrative order

adopted or issued pursuant thereto, for which no penalty amount is specified under N.J.A.C.

7:31-11.4(c), according to the following:

1. The Department shall assess a penalty in an amount not to exceed the following:

i. Not more than $10,000 for the first offense;

ii. Not more than $20,000 for the second offense; and

iii. Not more than $50,000 for the third and each subsequent offense.

2. The Department shall determine whether the violation is a minor violation and

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subject to a grace period or whether the violation is non-minor and not subject to a

grace period and shall assess a penalty as follows:

i. If, pursuant to (e) below, the violation is comparable to a violation listed in

(c) above, and the comparable violation in (c) above is minor, then the

violation under this section is also minor, provided the criteria at N.J.A.C.

7:31-11.5(c)1 through 4 are also met. The minor violation shall be subject to

the grace period set forth in (c) above for the comparable violation, and the

penalty shall be assessed in the amount of the penalty for the comparable

violation, in accordance with the procedures set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:31-11.5;

ii. If the violation is not comparable to a violation listed in (c) above and

the violation meets all of the criteria at (d)2ii(1) through (3) below as well as the criteria at N.J.A.C.

7:31-11.5(c)1 through 4, then the violation under this section is minor. The minor violation shall be

subject to a grace period of 30 days, and may be subject to a penalty to be assessed under (d)1 above,

in accordance with the procedures set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:31-11.5. 

(1) The violation poses minimal risk to the public health, safety and

natural resources;

(2) The violation does not materially and substantially undermine or

impair the goals of the regulatory program; and

(3) The activity or condition constituting the violation is capable of being

corrected and compliance achieved within the time prescribed by the

Department;

iii. If, pursuant to (e) below, the violation is comparable to a violation listed in

(c) above, and the comparable violation in (c) above is non-minor, then the violation under this

section is also non-minor and the penalty shall be assessed in the amount of the penalty for the

comparable non-minor violation. 

iv. If the violation is not comparable to a violation listed in (c) above and the

violation does not meet the requirements of (d)2ii above, the violation is non-minor and the penalty

shall be assessed pursuant to (d)1 above, and (g) below as appropriate.

(e) Comparability of a violation under (d) above with a violation listed in (c) above is

based upon the nature of the violation (for example, a violation of recordkeeping, completeness,

reporting completeness or performance of risk management program requirements) and the nature

and extent of the extraordinarily hazardous accident risk likely to result from the type of violation.

(f) If the owner or operator has not committed the same offense within the three year

period preceding the pending offense, the penalty for the pending offense will be assessed at the

frequency of violation level of the prior offense. The Department may, in its discretion, treat an

offense as a first offense solely for civil administrative penalty determination purposes if the violator

has not committed the same offense in the five years immediately preceding the date of the pending

offense. 

(g) The Department may, in its discretion, adjust the amount of any penalty assessed for

a non-minor violation pursuant to this section to assess a civil administrative penalty amount no

greater than $10,000 for the first offense, $20,000 for the second offense and $50,000 for the third

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and each subsequent offense, based upon any or all of the following factors:

1. The nature of the violation;

2. The nature and extent of the extraordinarily hazardous accident risk;

3. The nature, timing and effectiveness of prevention measures to minimize

extraordinarily hazardous accident risks in addition to those minimally required by applicable statute

or rule;

4. The compliance history of the violator;

5. The number of times and the frequency with which the violation occurred;

6. The severity of the violation;

7. Any other mitigating, extenuating or aggravating circumstances; and/or

8. The nature, timing and effectiveness of any measures taken by the violator to

mitigate the effects of the violation for which the penalty is being assessed.

7:31-11.5 Grace period applicability; procedures

(a) Each violation identified in the penalty table at N.J.A.C. 7:31-11.4(c) Table III by an

“M” in the Type of Violation column and for each violation determined under N.J.A.C.

7:31-11.4(d) as minor, for which conditions at (c) below are satisfied, is a minor

violation and is subject to a grace period, the length of which (in days) is indicated in

the column with the heading “Grace Period.”

(b) Each violation identified in the penalty table at N.J.A.C. 7:31-11.4(c) Table III by an

“NM” in the Type of Violation column is a non-minor violation and is not subject to a

grace period.

(c) The Department shall provide a grace period for any violation identified as minor

under this section, provided that the following conditions are met:

1. The violation is not the result of the purposeful, knowing, reckless or criminally

negligent conduct of the person responsible for the violation;

2. The activity or condition constituting the violation has existed for less than 12 months

prior to the date of discovery by the Department or local government agency;

3. The person responsible for the violation has not been identified in a previous

enforcement action by the Department or a local government agency as responsible for

the same or a substantially similar violation at the same stationary source within the

preceding 12-month period; and

4. The person responsible for the violation has not been identified by the Department or a

local government agency as responsible for the same or substantially similar violations at

any time that reasonably indicate a pattern of illegal conduct and not isolated incidents

on the part of the person responsible.

(d) For a violation determined to be minor under (c) above, the following provisions

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1. The Department or local government agency shall issue a notice of violation to

the person responsible for the minor violation that: 

i. Identifies the condition or activity that constitutes the violation and

the specific statutory and regulatory provision or other requirement

violated; and

ii. Specifies that a penalty may be imposed unless the minor violation is

corrected and compliance is achieved within the specified grace period.

2. If the person responsible for the minor violation corrects that violation and

demonstrates, in accordance with (d)3 below, that compliance has been achieved within the specified

grace period, the Department or local government agency shall not impose a penalty for the

violation, and the violation will not be considered an offense for purposes of determining whether

the violation constitutes a second or subsequent offense.

3. The person responsible for the minor violation shall submit to the

Department or local government agency, before the end of the specified grace period, written

information, certified in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 68.185, incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C.

7:31-7.1, and signed by a qualified person or position as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.5, detailing the

corrective action taken or compliance achieved. 

4. If the person responsible for the minor violation seeks additional time

beyond the specified grace period to achieve compliance, the person shall request an extension of the

specified grace period. The request shall be made in writing no later than one week before the end

of the specified grace period and include the anticipated time needed to achieve compliance, the

specific cause or causes of the delay, and any measures taken or to be taken to minimize the time

needed to achieve compliance and shall be certified in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 68.185,

incorporated by reference at N.J.A.C. 7:31-7.1. The Department may, at its discretion, approve in

writing an extension, which shall not exceed 90 days, to accommodate the anticipated delay in

achieving compliance. In exercising its discretion to approve a request for an extension, the

Department may consider the following: 

i. Whether the violator has taken reasonable measures to achieve

compliance in a timely manner;

ii. Whether the delay has been caused by circumstances beyond the

control of the violator;

iii. Whether the delay will pose a risk to the public health, safety and

natural resources; and 

iv. Whether the delay will materially or substantially undermine or

impair the goals of the regulatory program.

5. If the person responsible for the minor violation fails to demonstrate to the

Department or local government agency that the violation has been corrected and compliance

achieved within the specified grace period, or within the approved extension, if any, the Department

or local government agency may, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, impose a penalty

that is retroactive to the date on which the notice of violation under (d)1 above was issued.

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This is a courtesy copy of this rule. All of the Department’s rules are compiled in Title 7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code.

6. The person responsible for a minor violation shall not request more than one

extension of a grace period specified in a notice of violation.

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