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Introduction
The California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program is a merging of the federal and state programs for the prevention of accidental release of regulated toxic and flammable substances. The goal is to eliminate the need for two separate and distinct chemical risk management programs.

Regulations
View the full text of the CalARP Program Regulations effective June 28, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about the California Accidental Release Prevention Program? Try HERE (Acrobat Document) first. This is a collection of the most common questions asked over the last few years. We appreciate insight and assistance of the Unified Program Agencies in the compilation of these questions, and especially, the answers.

Guidance Document
The CalARP Program Administering Agency Guidance Document (Word Document) was finalized on August 28, 2003. We hope the document will prove to be a valuable tool for the implementation of the CalARP Program at the local government level. We greatly appreciate the comments provided by the Unified Program Agencies. To view or download an Acrobat (.pdf) version click here.

Technical Program Assistance
Technical questions on the CalARP program regulations may be directed to your local Administering Agency/Certified Unified Program Agency (AA/CUPA) or the OES Hazardous Materials Unit at (916) 845-8741.

Please send your questions, comments or suggestions regarding the CalARP Program website to jack_harrah@oes.ca.gov.

Links
1. California state law under Chapter 6.95, Article 2 of the California Health & Safety Code, Sections 25531 through 25543.3
2. Federal Accidental Release Prevention Program (aka Risk Management Program) information including applicable Federal Registers, updates and the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)
3. Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 68 (68.1 - 68.220)
4. Government Printing Office
5. Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs)

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