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

Applies to

Industries handling hazardous chemicals under the MSIHC schedules. The Rules constitute a four-tier crisis-group structure (Central, State, District, Local) and require off-site emergency planning for Major Accident Hazard installations.

Key points

• Constitutes Central / State / District / Local Crisis Groups for chemical-accident preparedness.
• District Crisis Group prepares the off-site emergency plan; MAH installations are listed and mock-drilled.
• Made under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986; complements the MSIHC Rules 1989.

Applicability triggers

• Operating a Major Accident Hazard (MAH) installation under the MSIHC schedules

Practitioner questions

• Is my site on the District Crisis Group's MAH list, and what off-site drill cadence applies?

Sources

• Chemical Accidents (EPPR) Rules 1996 (India Code)
• National Disaster Management Authority