[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 12]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR68.95]

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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
               CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
 
PART 68--CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROVISIONS--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart E--Emergency Response
 
Sec. 68.95  Emergency response program.

    (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 reflect changes at the stationary source and ensure 
that employees are informed of changes.
    (b) A written plan that complies with other Federal contingency plan 
regulations or is consistent with 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

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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.