Section 5100.6 - Management of Change(a) The owner or operator shall establish and implement written procedures to manage changes (except for "replacements in kind") to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and, changes to stationary sources that affect a covered process.(b) The procedures shall assure that the following considerations are addressed prior to any change: (1) The technical basis for the proposed change;(2) Impact of change on safety and health;(3) Modifications to and/or development of new operating and maintenance procedures;(4) Necessary time period for the change; and,(5) Authorization requirements for the proposed change.(c) Employees involved in operating a process and maintenance and contract employees whose job tasks will be affected by a change in the process shall be informed of, and trained in, the change prior to start-up of the process or affected part of the process.(d) If a change covered by this section results in a change in the process safety information required by Section 5100.1, such information shall be updated accordingly.(e) If a change covered by this section results in a change in the operating procedures or practices required by Section 5100.3, and/or results in a change in the written procedures to maintain the ongoing integrity of process equipment required by Section 5100.5, such procedures or practices shall be updated prior to start-up of the process.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 5100.6
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25531 and 25534.05, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 25531, Health and Safety Code; and Section 68.75, Part 68, Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering section 2760.6 to new section 5100.6, including amendment of subsections (d)-(e), filed 3-6-2024 (Register 2024, No. 10).