Mission & Purpose:
Emergency Response Plan Access: Click the following link to access the Clinton County, New York Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
Meeting Information:
LEPC Membership:
Contact Information:
LEPC Chairperson: Lola Miller
County Emergency Services Director: Eric Day
Deputy County Emergency Services Director: Kelly Donoghue
EPCRA Information:
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires facilities storing or using hazardous chemicals to report this information to state and local authorities, enabling emergency planning and community awareness about potential chemical hazards, covering emergency planning, release notification, hazardous chemical inventory (Tier II), and the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Key aspects include reporting thresholds for various chemicals, providing Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and ensuring local responders know what chemicals are present for better preparedness.
Key Components of EPCRA
- Emergency Planning (Sections 301-303): Facilities must notify the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) if they have Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs) above specific thresholds.
- Emergency Release Notification (Section 304): Immediate reporting is required for accidental releases of hazardous substances above Reportable Quantities (RQs).
- Hazardous Chemical Reporting (Sections 311-312) (Tier II): Facilities must submit SDSs or a list of hazardous chemicals and their locations (Tier II Report) to SERCs/LEPCs and fire departments annually if quantities exceed set thresholds (e.g., 10,000 lbs for most chemicals).
- Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting (Section 313): Facilities must report annual releases, transfers, and waste management of specific toxic chemicals, focusing on chemicals used on-site, not just stored.
What it Provides
- Community Information: Gives local emergency responders and the public data on chemical hazards in their area.
- Preparedness: Helps local entities plan for emergencies, like fires or spills, involving hazardous materials.
- Transparency: Mandates disclosure of chemical information, promoting accountability. >
Where to Find More Information
- EPA EPCRA Homepage: https://www.epa.gov/epcra