N.J. Admin. Code § 7:31-9.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:31-9.2 - Generic scope of work

(a) The scope of work for the work plan for each owner or operator required to have an EHSARA performed by a consultant or the Department for a Program 3 covered process shall include the following:

1. A general description of how the owner or operator uses EHSs at the stationary source;

2. A requirement for the verification of the quantities and methods of handling all EHSs at the stationary source against the registration submitted by the owner or operator;

3. A requirement for the following reviews and, where necessary, the completion or creation of the documents necessary to perform the reviews:

i. A review of process description and process chemistry to define all the possible chemical reactions at the stationary source that may cause or contribute to an EHS accident;

ii. A review or creation of the design codes and standards and operating consensus standards employed; and

iii. A review of the EHS process flow diagrams; piping and instrument diagrams including those of process, utility or service units at the stationary source that are interactive with the EHS piping and instrument diagrams; electrical one-line diagrams; and site plans for:

(1) Completeness as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:31-1.5 for each document referred to in (a)3iii above;

(2) Legibility;

(3) Uniformity of symbols;

(4) Drawing title; and

(5) Revision number and date;

4. A requirement for a safety review of existing equipment which shall meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.7(b). In addition, the safety review shall include at a minimum the following:

i. Annotation or preparation of process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, electrical one-line diagrams, electrical classification drawings, site plan, sewer system piping diagrams, and fire water system piping diagrams incorporating drawing title, revision number, date, signature, etc., as necessary to reflect actual conditions. The annotation of the piping and instrument diagrams shall be limited to EHS equipment, run and size of piping, location and function of instruments and location, function and size of valves;

ii. Completion or creation of the standard operating procedures necessary to comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 68.69 with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)8 and 4.3;

iii. A site plan review to determine at a minimum the following:

(1) Conformance of location of the EHS equipment with the criteria for design and operation relative to parameters of flammability, reactivity and toxicity;

(2) Accessibility for operations, maintenance and emergency response including corridors, roadways and walkways; and

(3) The measures and precautions designed for the purpose of protecting the covered process from external forces and events and for the purpose of controlling EHS releases within the stationary source;

iv. An electrical classification review to determine conformance with the most current edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70;

v. A review of fire water and sewer system drawings to determine if these systems as built conform with current design practices;

vi. A mechanical design review comparing the specifications of installed EHS equipment and instrumentation with criteria for design and operation including, but not limited to:

(1) Pressure and temperature ratings;

(2) Materials of construction;

(3) Corrosion allowance;

(4) Safety relief devices and interlocks;

(5) Leak tightness and pressure testing; and

(6) Potential points of EHS releases due to failure of EHS equipment, such as, seal systems, packings, sight glasses, expansion joints and rotameters;

vii. A review and detailed analysis of any EHS accidents that occurred in the past six years for the purpose of identifying problem areas;

viii. A determination of the nature and age of EHS equipment and an examination of their physical integrity by visual inspection for evidence of deterioration or distortion by processes such as corrosion, erosion, vibration and fluid leaks; and

ix. An examination of the EHS equipment for evidence of inadequate equipment and piping supports;

5. A requirement for a process hazard analysis with risk assessment meeting the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.2 on EHS equipment or operating alternatives using the method of analysis specified in the work plan by the Department;

6. A requirement for a review of the owner or operator's preventive maintenance program by inspection of internal documents, correspondence and standard forms and by interviews with the owner or operator's staff, and identification of those activities necessary to achieve compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.5;

7. A requirement for review of the owner or operator's operator training program by inspection of internal documents, correspondence and standard forms and by interviews with the owner or operator of a covered process's staff, and identification of those activities necessary to achieve compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.4;

8. A requirement for review of the owner or operator's EHS accident investigation procedures by inspection of internal documents, correspondence and standard forms and by interviews with the owner or operator's staff and identification of those activities necessary to achieve compliance with 40 CFR 68.81 with changes specified at N.J.A.C. 7:31-4.1(c)15 through 21;

9. A requirement for review of the owner or operator's emergency response program by inspection of internal documents, correspondence and standard forms and by interviews with the owner or operator's staff and identification of those activities necessary to achieve compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:31-5;

10. A requirement for review of the owner or operator's audit program; and

11. A requirement for preparation and submittal of progress reports to the Department detailing the status of implementation of the scope of work at intervals to be established by the Department and included in the work plan.

(b) (Reserved.)

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:31-9.2

Amended by R.2009 d.85, effective 3/16/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 5109(a), 41 N.J.R. 1206(b).
Reserved (b).