Which statement correctly describes who may serve as the LRP?

• A. The head of the regulatory agency
• B. The person in charge of the utility company owning the LUP may serve as LRP
• C. The LRP must be an independent third party
• D. The LRP is optional if the site is small

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that the LRP must be someone who has real authority to enforce the plan and ensure compliance at the site. That person should be able to allocate resources, make decisions, and hold others accountable for following the LUP’s requirements. The person in charge of the utility company that owns the LUP fits this role because they have direct control over operations and the ability to implement corrective actions as needed.

The head of the regulatory agency isn’t the right fit for serving as the LRP because the agency leader’s role is regulatory oversight and policy setting, not day-to-day management of a specific site’s compliance program. Requiring the LRP to be an independent third party isn’t necessary—the LRP can be an internal manager who has authority over the site’s compliance activities, as long as they can fulfill the responsibilities. And the LRP is not optional; every relevant site needs a designated person to oversee and implement the LUP.