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Worst-case release scenarios for toxics and flammables involving the same process

At my facility, if the worst-case release scenarios for regulated toxic substances and the worst-case scenario for regulated flammable substances involve the same process, must I analyze both?

Yes. If the worst-case release scenarios for regulated toxic substances and regulated flammable substances in Program 2 and 3 processes are associated with the same process, the two worst-case release scenarios must be analyzed separately.