Program Types

Program 1

Processes that contain a regulated material above the State or Federal threshold, but under a worst-case release scenario as defined, would not result in impacting the public and has had no accidents with specific offsite consequences occur within the past five years.

Facilities that are subject to the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program are required to submit a Risk Management Plan to Contra Costa Health Services. These plans are available to the public for review by contacting the Contra Costa Health Services Hazardous Materials Programs at 929-646-2286. Each plan describes the prevention programs in place at the facility, hazard assessment, and their emergency response program.

Facilities with operations that are subject to the CalARP Program because of a Program 1 process are required to develop, implement, and maintain the following:

Hazard Assessment
Worst-Case Scenario
Five-year accident history
Emergency Response Program

Program 2

Processes not eligible for Program 1 or subject to Program 3 are placed in Program 2.

Facilities with operations that are subject to the CalARP Program because of a Program 2 process are required to develop, implement, and maintain the following:

Hazard Assessment, including the following:
- Worst-Case Scenario(s)
- Alternative Release Scenarios (more likely to occur)
- Five-Year Accident History
Prevention Programs, including the following:
- Safety Information
- Hazard Review
- Operating Procedures
- Training
- Maintenance
- Incident Investigations
- Compliance Audits
- Management System (that oversees the prevention elements)
Emergency Response Program

Program 3

Processes not eligible for Program 1 and either subject to OSHA's Process Safety Management standard under Federal or California OSHA programs or described by one of the ten specified North American Industrial Classifications Standards (NAICS) codes (primarily related to petroleum refining or chemical manufacturing).

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Processes at a facility that handle a listed chemical above a specified quantity are subject to the CalARP Program. Facilities with operations that are subject to the CalARP Program because of a Program 3 process are required to develop, implement and maintain the following:

Hazard Assessment, including the following:
- Worst-Case Scenario(s)
- Alternative Release Scenarios (more likely to occur)
- Five-Year Accident History
Prevention Programs, including the following:
- Process Safety Information
- Process Hazard Analysis
- Operating Procedures
- Training
- Mechanical Integrity
- Incident Investigations
- Management of Change
- Prestartup Safety Reviews
- Compliance Audits
- Employee Participation
- Contractors
- Hot Work Permits
- Management System (that oversees the prevention elements)
Emergency Response Program

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