The East Harris County Manufacturers Association Program for EPA RMPlan Communications-Final Report: 1999

摘要

The East Harris County Manufacturer's Association (EHCMA) will present a summary report of activity in developing a system for dealing with the communications and technical issues related to promulgation of the Environmental Protection Agency's Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule (40CFR68). The objective was an integrated plan involving over 100 individual plants and facilities representing about 35,000 direct employees in seven Outreach Areas, which correspond to the seven communities and Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) in the Houston Ship Channel Area. Consistent educational efforts, release modeling, and preparations for communicating the RMP information were the keys to the effort. Leveraging our expertise and cooperating on these efforts minimized costs. Formation, operations, and accomplishments of the Risk Management Communications and Technical Committee (RMCTC) will be discussed. Results of the Communications Outreach will be emphasized.