Which states have been granted delegation of EPA’s authority to implement and enforce the risk management program rule?
The following states have been granted delegation: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Carolina. Additionally, the following territories and local jurisdictions have been granted delegation: Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Allegheny County (PA), Jefferson County (KY), and Forsythe County (NC). Check with your EPA Regional Office for a current list of states, territories, and counties granted or seeking delegation.
The current list of delegated states and counties is: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Carolina. Additionally, the following territories and local jurisdictions have delegation: Allegheny County (PA), Jefferson County (KY), Forsyth County (NC), Buncombe County (NC), and Mecklenburg County (NC). Kentucky, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands no longer implement the program and the Regional office has taken over implementation for those areas. Florida has a partial delegation (everything but propane facilities), and North Dakota has a partial delegation (only Agricultural Ammonia facilities).
Related Questions
- Which states have been granted delegation of EPA’s authority to implement and enforce the risk management program rule?
- Is there an EPA enforcement policy for violators of CAA §112 and the risk management program rule?
- Is there an EPA enforcement policy for violators of CAA 112 and the risk management program rule?
