Enclosed Process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009446",
  "term": "Enclosed Process",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Manufacturing or processing operation that is designed and operated so that there is no intentional release into the environment of any substance present in the operation. An operation with fugitive, inadvertent, or emergency pressure relief releases remains an enclosed process so long as measures are taken to prevent worker exposure to and environmental contamination from the releases.\n\n2. Process that is designed and operated so that there is no intentional release of any substance present in the process. A process with fugitive, inadvertent, or emergency pressure relief releases remains an enclosed process so long as measures are taken to prevent worker exposure to an environmental contamination from the releases.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 704.3 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 704.25 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/enclosed-process/"
}