What constitutes an emergency response or incidental release of anhydrous ammonia

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 2, 2017

Mr. Lee Paulsen
Midwest Farmers Cooperative
304 S. 3rd Street
PO Box 40
Elmwood, Nebraska 68349

Dear Mr. Paulsen:

OSHA Training Institute Schedule of Courses for FY-99

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DIRECTIVE NUMBER: 98-2 (TED 1) EFFECTIVE DATE: July 22, 1998

 

 

OSHA Training Institute Schedule of Courses for FY 2000.

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DIRECTIVE NUMBER: 99-4 EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 1999
SUBJECT: OSHA Training Institute Schedule of Courses for FY 2000.
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Over-the-road vehicle operator required response to a large release.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 8, 1991

Mr. Paul M. Bomgardner
Hazardous Materials Specialist
American Trucking Association
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Dear Mr. Bomgardner:

This is in response to your letter, to Mr. Thomas Seymour of our Safety Standards staff. As my office has responsibility for compliance interpretation of existing standards, your letter was forwarded to me for response. Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

Employee emergency alarm systems.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 23, 1991

Mr. David A. Kruger
GAI-Tronics Corporation
P.O. Box 500228
Houston, Texas 77250-0228

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 13, 1992

 

 

Transportation of hazardous waste.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 14, 1993

The Honorable Robert C. Byrd
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Byrd:

Application of 1910.120 to post-emergency clean-up operations including oil spill clean-ups.

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September 11, 1989

Mr. C. T. Sawyer
Vice President
American Petroleum Institute
1220 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Sawyer:

This is in response to your letter dated July 21 addressed to Acting Assistant Secretary Alan C. McMillan, concerning the application of 29 CFR 1910.120 to post-emergency clean-up operations including oil spill clean-ups.

As you are aware, under the post-emergency response operations requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(11) an employer has the option of complying with one of the following:

EPA Fact sheet "Emergency Responder Agreements".

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 7, 1992

MEMORANDUM FOR:     JOE COCALIS
                   ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

FROM:               ELLEN ROZNOWSKI, 
                   ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF HEALTH COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE

SUBJECT:            Review of the EPA fact sheet "Emergency Responder
                   Agreements".

The Office of Health Compliance Assistance has reviewed the EPA fact sheet and has the following comments and suggestions.