1. CalEPA/ Interagency Refinery Task Force (IRTF)
Federal Region IX Regional Response Team
July 2017 Update
Paul Penn, CalEPA
Poster from the 2017 International Oil Spill Conference

2. California Interagency Refinery Task Force (IRTF)
New and Innovative Regulations and Resources for Petroleum Safety and Prevention and Emergency Preparedness and Response from the:
California Interagency Refinery Task Force (IRTF)
“ Following the Chevron Richmond refinery incident in 2012 California's Governor established the Interagency Refinery Task Force (IRTF) to address Safety and Prevention, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Enforcement Coordination, and Community Outreach. This poster highlights and provides the avenues to access the products of the IRTF that individuals and organizations can use for prevention of, and response to, petroleum events in refineries and pre/post refinery settings.”  “
Background
16 refineries, 14.5 billion gallons/yr
August 2012 Fire at Chevron Richmond (Subsequent 2015 explosion at ExxonMobil Torrance)
Governor’s Working Group issues Improving Public and Worker Safety at Oil Refineries:
Report of the Interagency Working Group on Refinery Safety
Governor designates California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to lead
Interagency Refinery Task Force (IRTF) 2014
“The Chevron incident revealed shortcomings in the corporation’s emergency response protocol, difficulties in coordination among emergency responders, and challenges in communicating with surrounding communities regarding health risks and appropriate actions. Emergency response by refineries and state and local agencies will be improved through better coordination and other changes in emergency planning and preparedness programs… there is broad-based consensus for strengthening existing protocols for refinery-specific emergency response systems, particularly the need for increased communication and coordination.*“
“Members of local communities and the public should have consistent, accessible, adequate and timely information about refinery emissions and safety risks, preventive measures, and emergency procedures. There should be an easy mechanism for community participation in emergency planning and preparedness.*”
“…refinery safety in California can and must be improved…. prevention of dangerous events at California refineries is complicated by the fact that refineries are highly complex environments requiring specialized expertise and information to detect potential hazards…. California refineries are aging; they are processing higher sulfur crude which increases corrosion; maintenance is often deferred; contractor training may not always be adequate; and regulatory agencies often do not have ready access to information they may need to assess safety. Ultimately, the goal is to incorporate principles of inherent safety more fully into the operations of California refineries; …this may be accomplished in various ways, and is an ongoing process.*”
Community Outreach
Safety Days/Forums/Summits
CERT Modules for Refinery Communities
Safety and Prevention
Strengthen and align OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Prevention (RMP, in CA CA Accidental Release Prevention, CalARP)
Implementation
Training,
Inspection, and Enforcement Coordination
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Primary Zone (Alt Case?)
Outreach, Monitoring, Notification
Secondary (Worst Case?)
Outreach
ICS/UC
Materiel/Personnel
Training/Competencies
Drills/Exercises
Communications
California Environmental Protection Agency
California Air Resources Board
Department of Toxic Substances Control
State Water Resources Control Board
Department of Industrial Relations (CalOSHA)
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
California Department of Public Health
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
Office of the State Fire Marshal
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9
Certified Unified Program Agencies with refineries
Contra Costa County Environmental Health
El Segundo Fire
Kern County Environmental Health
Los Angeles County Fire (Torrance Fire)
City of Los Angeles Fire
San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health
Solano County Environmental Health
Local Air Pollution Control Districts with refineries
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Priority of Training for New Elements 1
Human Factors 2
Hierarchy of Hazard Controls 3
Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis 4
Safeguard Protection Analysis/LOPA 5
Process Safety Culture 6
Damage Mechanism Review 7
Management of Organizational Changes 8
Management Systems
Intended Outcome
“Improving refinery safety is a goal strongly shared by government, industry, workers, and
Communities…. refinery safety in California can and must be improved. Government agencies and industry can work together to develop and implement a culture that fosters inherent safety, including stronger accident prevention and hazard reduction measures. Government agencies can improve interagency coordination, emergency response procedures, and communication and outreach to the public. …[M]ore fundamental changes in the current regulatory framework may be needed. The IRTF… will guide the efforts of government, industry, labor, community and environmental stakeholders to help achieve the highest possible level of safety and prevention in the California refinery sector.*”
Plus,
Emergency Refinery Air Monitoring Project: Analysis of Refinery Chemical Emissions and Health Effects (OEHHA)
Refinery Emergency Air Monitoring Assessment Report (CARB/CAPCOA)
For more information:
Paul Penn, Emergency Management and Refinery Safety Program Manager, Office of the Secretary, CalEPA
*- Improving Public and Worker Safety at Oil Refineries Report of the Interagency Working Group on Refinery Safety

3. Poster Deconstructed

4. IRTF Proposed legislation would officially establish the Task Force
No authority, standing, mandate, or resources
Would be subject to Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
Background
16 refineries, 14.5 billion gallons/yr
August 2012 Fire at Chevron Richmond (Subsequent 2015 explosion at ExxonMobil Torrance)
Governor’s Working Group issues Improving Public and Worker Safety at Oil Refineries:
Report of the Interagency Working Group on Refinery Safety
Governor designates California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to lead
Interagency Refinery Task Force (IRTF) 2014

5. Task Force Members California Environmental Protection Agency
California Air Resources Board
Department of Toxic Substances Control
State Water Resources Control Board
Department of Industrial Relations (CalOSHA)
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
California Department of Public Health
California Emergency Medical Services Authority
Office of the State Fire Marshal
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9
Certified Unified Program Agencies with refineries
Contra Costa County Environmental Health
El Segundo Fire
Kern County Environmental Health
Los Angeles County Fire (Torrance Fire)
City of Los Angeles Fire
San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health
Solano County Environmental Health
Local Air Pollution Control Districts with refineries
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District
South Coast Air Quality Management District

6. Inspection, and Enforcement Coordination
Safety and Prevention
Process Safety Management (DIR, CalOSHA, PSM) and California Accidental Release Prevention program (CalOES, CalARP, RMP) Program 4 (currently defined as petroleum refineries [NAICS ]) regulations finalized and submitted to the Office of Administrative Law for adoption (by July 15).
Emphasis on implementation following regulation adoption
Safety and Prevention
Strengthen and align OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Prevention (RMP, in CA CA Accidental Release Prevention, CalARP)
Implementation
Training,
Inspection, and Enforcement Coordination
Priority of Training for New Elements 1
Human Factors 2
Hierarchy of Hazard Controls 3
Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis 4
Safeguard Protection Analysis/LOPA 5
Process Safety Culture 6
Damage Mechanism Review 7
Management of Organizational Changes 8
Management Systems

7. Inspection, and Enforcement Coordination
Safety and Prevention
Strengthen and align OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Prevention (RMP, in CA CA Accidental Release Prevention, CalARP)
Implementation
Training,
Inspection, and Enforcement Coordination
Training
Priority of Training for New Elements 1
Human Factors 2
Hierarchy of Hazard Controls 3
Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis 4
Safeguard Protection Analysis/LOPA 5
Process Safety Culture 6
Damage Mechanism Review 7
Management of Organizational Changes 8
Management Systems
Training Audience- CalOSHA, CUPAs
(Day long briefing by DIR for refineries on implementation 6/29)
Training Conducted
Still to be Delivered
Program 4 overview
OSHA 3430
Human Factors
Hierarchy of Hazard Controls
Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis
Safeguard Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Process Safety Culture
Damage Mechanism Review
Management of Organizational Change
Management Systems

8. Emergency Preparedness and Response
Program 4 Amendment Language and Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) provided to CalOES.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Primary Zone (Alt Case?)
Outreach, Monitoring, Notification
Secondary (Worst Case?)
Outreach
ICS/UC
Materiel/Personnel
Training/Competencies
Drills/Exercises
Communications

9. Outreach and Resources
CARB/CAPCOA Refinery Emergency Air Monitoring Project and OEHHA Refinery Chemical Emissions and Health Effects reports awaiting approval and release
Safety Forums to cover reports, EnviroScreen, and Regulated Site Portal on hold until reports released
Plus,
Emergency Refinery Air Monitoring Project: Analysis of Refinery Chemical Emissions and Health Effects (OEHHA)
Refinery Emergency Air Monitoring Assessment Report (CARB/CAPCOA)
Community Outreach
Safety Days/Forums/Summits
CERT Modules for Refinery Communities

10. Intended Outcome
“Improving refinery safety is a goal strongly shared by government, industry, workers, and
Communities…. refinery safety in California can and must be improved. Government agencies and industry can work together to develop and implement a culture that fosters inherent safety, including stronger accident prevention and hazard reduction measures. Government agencies can improve interagency coordination, emergency response procedures, and communication and outreach to the public. …[M]ore fundamental changes in the current regulatory framework may be needed. The IRTF… will guide the efforts of government, industry, labor, community and environmental stakeholders to help achieve the highest possible level of safety and prevention in the California refinery sector.*”
*- Improving Public and Worker Safety at Oil Refineries Report of the Interagency Working Group on Refinery Safety

11. Other Items of Note
Environmental Health/Management and CUPA Mutual Assistance Project
Post Fire Elevated Metals
ERMaC training (Executives, Managers and Supervisors, new ERMaC members)
Multiple planning efforts with CalOES regarding Emergency Support Function #10 (Hazardous Materials)

12. Thanks For more information: www.calepa.ca.gov/refinery Paul Penn,
Emergency Management and Refinery Safety Program Manager
Office of the Secretary
California Environmental Protection Agency