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 PUBLIC LAW 101-549—NOV. 15, 1990 104 STAT. 2577 (1) develop and maintain written safety information identify- ing workplace chemical and process hazards, equipment used in the processes, and technology used in the processes; (2) perform a workplace hazard assessment, including, as appropriate, identification of potential sources of accidental releases, an identification of any previous release within the facility which had a likely potential for catastrophic consequences in the workplace, estimation of workplace effects of a range of releases, estimation of the health and safety effects of such range on employees; (3) consult with employees and their representatives on the development and conduct of hazard assessments and the development of chemical accident prevention plans and provide access to these and other records required under the standard; (4) establish a system to respond to the workplace hazard assessment findings, which shall address prevention, mitigation, and emergency responses; (5) periodically review the workplace hazard assessment and response system; (6) develop and implement written operating procedures for the chemical process including procedures for each operating phase, operating limitations, and safety and health considerations; (7) provide written safety and operating information to employees and train employees in operating procedures, emphasizing hazards and safe practices; (8) ensure contractors and contract employees are provided appropriate information and training; (9) train and educate employees and contractors in emergency response in a manner as comprehensive and effective as that required by the regulation promulgated pursuant to section 126(d) of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; (10) establish a quality assurance program to ensure that initial process related equipment, maintenance materials, and spare parts are fabricated and installed consistent with design specifications; (11) establish maintenance systems for critical process related equipment including written procedures, employee training, appropriate inspections, and testing of such equipment to ensure ongoing mechsmical integrity; (12) conduct pre-start-up safety reviews of all newly installed or modified equipment; (13) establish and implement written procedures to manage change to process chemicals, technology, equipment and facilities; and (14) investigate every incident which results in or could have resulted in a major accident in the workplace, with any findings to be reviewed by operating personnel and modifications made if appropriate. (d) STATE AUTHORITY. — Nothing in this section may be construed to diminish the authority of the States and political subdivisions thereof as described in section 112(r)(ll) of the Clean Air Act. SEC. 305. SOLID WASTE COMBUSTION. (a) Part A of title I of the Clean Air Act is amended by adding the following new section at the end thereof:

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