In February 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a proposed rule that would significantly modify the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations under the Clean Air Act. The proposal, referred to as the “Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention,” would reverse or scale back many of the requirements established in the 2024 Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) rule. If finalized, the proposal could substantially change how facilities...

I’m only 19 years old. I’ve been in the PSM and ammonia refrigeration industry for about a year and a half. In that short time, I’ve...

If your facility uses an ammonia refrigeration system—no matter the size—you’ve got a major deadline coming fast. Under ANSI/IIAR 9-2020,...