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Title of Listing: | | EPA OSWER Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) |
Category: | | Federal/National - Agencies |
Subcategory: | | US Environmental Protection Agency-EPA, All Listings |
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Web Site: | | http://www.epa.gov/swercepp/ |
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The Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) is part of EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER). To protect human health and the environment CEPPO develops, implements, and coordinates regulatory and non-regulatory programs. The Office carries out this work in partnership with regions, domestic and international organizations in the public and private sectors, and the general public.
CEPPO dates back to 1985 when EPA created its Chemical Emergency Preparedness program (CEPP) as a voluntary program to encourage state and local authorities to identify hazards in their areas and to plan for potential chemical emergencies. In 1986, EPA established its Chemical Accident Prevention Program and integrated it with CEPP. Under the Chemical Accident Prevention Program, EPA developed the Accidental Release Information Program (ARIP) to collect data on the causes of accidents and the steps facilities take to prevent recurrences. EPA also developed its Chemical Safety Audit Program to gather and disseminate information on practices at facilities to mitigate and prevent chemical accidents.
These programs allow CEPPO to provide leadership, advocacy, and assistance to:
Prevent and prepare for chemical emergencies,
Respond to environmental crises, and
Inform the public about chemical hazards in their community.
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Topics
Emergency Planning/EPCRA, Federal Environmental Agencies, Spill Prevention/Releases/SPCC
Additional Topics/Tags/Keywords
EPA, Chemicals, Emergency, Preparedness, Accidents, Releases
Organization: | | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) |
Address: | | 401 M Street, SW
MC 5101 | Phone: | Description | Number |
City: | | Washington | | Primary | (202) 260-8600 |
State/Province/Territory: | | DC | 2. | | |
Zip/Postal Code: | | 20460 | 3. | | |
Country: | | United States | 4. | Fax: | (202) 260-0927 |
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