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Bhopal

Introduction
The December 1984 release of gaseous methyl isocyanate (MIC) from Union Carbide's pesticide plant in Bhopal India can easily be considered as "the worst ever" industrial chemical accident. Political repercussions in the aftermath of this catastrophe were reflected in significant changes to United States law. Notable among the legislative actions inspired by the events in Bhopal is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1986 SARA Title III amendment to CERCLA (Wood, 2001) - also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) - and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous...

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