Safer Technology Alternate Analysis and the New EPA RMP Rule Workshop

Safer Technology Alternate Analysis and the New EPA RMP Rule Workshop

The EPA recently published significant revisions to the Risk Management Program (RMP), which took effect on May 11, 2024. To help facility owners and operators continue to understand and develop implementation strategies for the new RMP requirements, ioMosaic and Farley & Partners LLP are holding a series of in-person workshops.

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Houston, TX, the workshop (our third in a series of three) will address the EPA’s new requirement to conduct a Safer Technology Alternate Analysis (STAA) undertaken as part of a facility’s process hazard analysis (PHA), a requirement for companies in the Petroleum Refining and Chemical Manufacturing sectors.

The STAA evaluation must include consideration of safeguard hierarchies:

  • Inherently Safer Technology
  • Passive Measures
  • Active Measures
  • Procedural Measures

For some facilities, there is also the additional requirement to perform a Practicability Assessment and implement certain risk reduction measures.

Join ioMosaic and Farley & Partners LLP as they provide an overview of key aspects and challenges presented by the updated facility siting requirements. Presenters Dr. Georges Melhem and Devon Downs will lead the workshop as the co-presenters.

Seating is limited, register now.

Agenda

  • Safer Technology Alternate Analysis (STAA) – Legal Implications
  • Practical Implementation during a PHA (ISD concepts, PHA Checklists, etc.)
  • Performing a practicability assessment and implementing certain risk reduction measures
  • And more!

When

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT
Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Note: Breakfast and refreshments are included. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included.

Where

Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria
2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 961-9300
Self-parking on-site $12.00 per day and valet parking available for $44.00 per day. No EV charging available.

Attendee Testimonials

‘Great subject material and conversation.’
― Sealants and Adhesives Company

‘This only confirms that operating companies need to be involved in discussions.’
― Global Advanced Materials Company

‘Insight from presenters provided a practical lense for operation.’
― Oil & Gas Legal Representative

‘Knowledge and practical application shared was extremely useful.’
― International Synthetics Company

‘Experience of instructors contributed greatly to our better understanding of the new ruling.’
― Energy Pipeline Company

Workshop Series

ioMosaic and Farley & Partners LLP present a series of complimentary in-person half-day workshops that promise a productive learning experience with resource tool ‘take-aways’. These are invitation-only and designed to increase your understanding of the new EPA RMP Rule requirements.

Our Presenters

Dr. Georges MelhemDr. Georges Melhem

President and CEO, ioMosaic

Dr. Melhem is an internationally renowned expert in the areas of pressure relief and flare systems design, chemical reaction systems, process safety, and risk analysis. As the founder of ioMosaic, he has over 25 years of engineering and process safety experience, and has participated in numerous risk management, consequence analysis, and quantitative risk assessment studies for commercial and government clients.

Devon DownsDevon Downs

Partner, Farley & Partners LLP

Mrs. Downs has worked extensively with clients in connection with RMP inspections and subsequent enforcement by the EPA. She advises some of the largest energy companies and chemical manufacturers in the US on RAGAGEP compliance issues associated with relief devices, including design basis, inspection / testing, and safe discharge location.

About ioMosaic

ioMosaic is a leading provider of integrated process safety and risk management solutions. They serve a wide variety of areas including pressure relief systems design, process safety management, expert litigation support, ISO accredited laboratory testing, auditing, online and in-person training, and industry recognized software. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, ioMosaic is committed to innovation and continual improvement.

About Farley & Partners LLP

Farley & Partners LLP is a Chambers-ranked law firm in Houston, Texas with a nationally recognized workplace safety and crisis management practice. The Firm counsels companies on a broad range of workplace health and safety issues, including OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), the US EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), and more traditional OSHA health and safety standards.

Our Presenters

Date:
Address: Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria
City: 2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX
Contact: Lisa Ruth

Email: ruth.l.tx@iomosaic.com

Have Questions?

Contact: Lisa Ruth
Email: ruth.l.tx@iomosaic.com
Tel: 713.490.5220

Training Benefits

Top instructors with extensive global, industry, technical and litigation experience. You will receive clear, practical and real world recommendations on how to get and stay compliant with local and worldwide regulations.