Collapse to view only § 355.1 - What is the purpose of this part?
- § 355.1 - What is the purpose of this part?
- § 355.2 - Who do “you,” “I,” and “your” refer to in this part?
- § 355.3 - Which section contains the definitions of the key words used in this part?
§ 355.1 - What is the purpose of this part?
(a) This part (40 CFR part 355) establishes requirements for a facility to provide information necessary for developing and implementing State and local chemical emergency response plans, and requirements for emergency notification of chemical releases. This part also lists Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs) and Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQs) in Appendices A and B, which are used in determining if you are subject to these requirements.
(b) This part is written in a special format to make it easier to understand the regulatory requirements. Like other Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, this part establishes enforceable legal requirements. Information considered non-binding guidance under EPCRA is indicated in this regulation by the word “note” and a smaller typeface. Such notes are provided for information purposes only and are not considered legally binding under this part.
§ 355.2 - Who do “you,” “I,” and “your” refer to in this part?
Throughout this part, “you,” “I,” and “your” refer to the owner or operator of a facility.
§ 355.3 - Which section contains the definitions of the key words used in this part?
The definitions of key words used in this part are in § 355.61. It is important to read the definitions for these key words because the definition explains the word's specific meaning associated with the regulations in this part.