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Today, penalties for improper risk management include fines; incarceration; wasted resources; and public outrage at facility odors, unsightly receiving waters, and discharged toxics. Instrumentation and controls can reduce the risk of permit violations, which are very costly. By automating repetitive tasks, potential entry errors can be reduced, thereby reducing the potential for accidents (e.g., chemical spills, fires, electric hazards, human fatalities, etc.). Control systems and associated security improvements can improve a utility’s ability to identify security issues and to respond faster.