2015 Art Contest 

Entries due September 10, 2015 and open to 3rd - 6th grade students in St. John the Baptist Parish.  Download a PDF of the ad.

Art Contest Winners!

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Risk Management Planning (RMP) is a federal regulation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which became effective in June, 1999. RMP's goal is to keep the community informed of risks by requiring companies to provide the public with information regarding hazards and risks. Communication is a key aspect of this regulation. Preventing accidental chemical releases and minimizing the effects of accidents is our main focus in protecting residents and the environment. There are several layers of safety and environmental protection in place to assure our plants are safe and risk is kept to a minimum.

Five R's summarize our basic practices:

REMOVE risk by changing, modifying or improving work processes.

REMOVE risk by minimizing the amount of chemicals stored on-site.

REMOVE risk by substituting listed chemicals with non-hazardous or less hazardous chemicals.

REMOVE risk by continually training in areas of safety and environment.

RESPOND to risk by training to properly handle chemicals. In the event of a release, we can respond quickly and effectively.

RMP Regulated Substances Handled by Participating St. John Parish Companies

Of the 77 Toxic Substances (EPA) and 78 for Louisiana DEQ, Only 10 are in St. John:

Acrylonitrile	Ethylene Oxide	Nitrogen Tetroxide - (LARMP only)
Ammonia (anyhdrous)	Formaldehyde	Propylene Oxide
Chlorine	Hydrogen Fluoride	Sulfur Dioxide (anhydrous)
Epichlorohydrin

Of the 63 Flammable Substances, Only 8 are in St. John:

1,3 Butadiene	Hydrogen	Propane
Butane(s)	Methane	Propylene
Dimethylamine	Pentane(s)

For more information, call (985) 652-2222.
Please see individual company brochures for additional information.

ArcelorMittal and Evonik Corporation do not handle any of the RMP-listed chemicals. Therefore, these two companies are not required to report to EPA and DEQ. However, both companies monitor all chemicals handled at the respective facilities and have safety programs in place.