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The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996

Enacted 1996Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeUpdated 18 Apr 2023

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Overview

Establishes a four-tier crisis group system for chemical accident emergency response, from site level to national level, and mandates off-site emergency plans.

Key Provisions

Four-tier crisis group structure (Site, Local, District, Central)
Off-site emergency plans by District Collectors
Mock drills and training requirements
Rapid Action Force for chemical accidents
Reporting and investigation of chemical accidents

Applicability

Major accident hazard (MAH) industries
District administrations near MAH units
State and Central governments

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