The information presented in this section is a general composite of best practices and current information about emergency response plans including emergency response planning guides (ERPG), acute exposure guideline levels (AEGL), EPA’s integrated contingency plan guidance, EPA’s risk management program (RMP), OSHA’s HAZWOPER and process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (PSM), fire, gaseous leaks, liquid spills, mutual aid, and offsite release planning. The information provided in this section should not be considered as a directive or as an industry standard that readers must adopt or follow. Instead, the information is intended to provide helpful ideas and guidance that users may wish to consider in a general sense.