Local Emergency Planning Commissions LEPC

Report releases of a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance to the state Emergency Response Commission (SERC) for each state likely to be affected. Also provide notice to the local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for any area affected by the release. [Pg.1078]

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) A committee appointed by the state emergency response commission, as required by Title III of SARA, to formulate a comprehensive emergency plan. [Pg.320]

There are two aspects to emergency communications the actual equipment used to communicate information about the incident and the types of communications or information-sharing required. The RCRA has specific requirements for the types of emergency communication equipment (alarm systems, phone or radio communications) that must be present. Under the EPCRA, facilities must provide information about their operations and substances used or stored on site when the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) or State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) requests it. If the facility uses or stores extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) in reportable quantities, it must appoint a representative to the LEPC. Several laws require that a copy of the ERP be made available to employees and... [Pg.171]

EPCRA requires facilities to notify State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs) and Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) of releases of hazardous substances and extremely hazardous substances when the release equals or exceeds the RQ (EPCRA 304(a)). [Pg.552]

The National Response Center (NRC), State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) must be notified when there is a release of reportable quantity (RQ) of a hazardous substance or extremely hazardous substance into the environment according to CERCLA and EPCRA. [Pg.558]