(1) The Central Crisis Group shall be the apex body to deal with major chemical accidents and to provide expert guidance for handling major chemical accidents.
(2) Without prejudice to the functions specified under sub-rule (1), the Central Crisis Group shall, -
(a) continuously monitor the post-accident situation arising out of a major chemical accident and suggest measures for prevention and to check recurrence of such accidents;
(b) conduct post-accident analysis of such major chemical accidents and evaluate responses;
(c) review district off-site emergency plans with a view to examine its adequacy in accordance with the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals, Rules, and suggest measures to reduce risks in the Industrial pockets;
(d) review the progress reports submitted by the State Crisis Groups;
(e) respond to queries addressed to it by the State Crisis Groups and the District Crisis Groups;
(f) publish a State-wise list of experts and officials who are concerned with the handling of chemical accidents;
(g) render, in the event of a chemical accident in a State, all financial and infrastructural help as may be necessary.