Local Emergency Planning Committee

  • Agendas
    August, 25, 2022 - Agenda
    Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - Agenda
    Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Agenda

    Minutes
    August, 25, 2022 - Minutes
    Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - Minutes
    Wednesday, January 18, 2023 -Minutes

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Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), counties in Texas must have a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

Most legal responsibilities for the LEPC are from Public Law 99-499, Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) assist in the development of an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually, and provide information about chemicals in the community to citizens. LEPC membership is broad and includes representatives from: elected state and local officials, emergency management, law enforcement, fire services, local health, emergency medical service, local media, community groups and industry partners. This means local people are making local decisions about how to prepare for, respond to, recovery from and how to mitigate chemical emergencies in our community. 
  • The LEPC is designed to assist local government in developing hazardous materials plans.
  • The LEPC is the link between local citizens, industry, and government.
  • The LEPC is the point of contact for the public to obtain information on chemical hazards in their community.

Mission:

To identify hazards; and plan and coordinate community resources for preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery from all hazards, natural and man-made; through planning, preparation, and communication between citizens, business, and government.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive from the owner or operator of each facility Tier II documentation.
  • Receive notification of chemical releases by facilities.
  • Receive from each facility the name of the representative that will participate in the LEPC.
  • Coordination in providing information to the public as it relates to EPCRA.
  • Promote public awareness of chemical hazards in the community.
  • Coordinate the evaluation of resources necessary to develop, implement, and exercise the jurisdiction’s EOP (Emergency Operation Plan).
  • Gather and review existing community and facility emergency plans.
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    Annual Tier II Reports
    Reminder that general Tier II Reports for previous calendar year (2022) are due between January 1 - March 1, 2023. If you have added a new chemical or facility you will have 90 days from the date the chemical or facility added to update your Tier II report even when it's outsideof the general reporting dates. 
    See the attached Tier II Reporting Quick Start Guide for more information, training classes, and other resources to help you get started on your Annual Report.

    Reminder: The new Tier II Help Form is the fastest way to receive assistance from Tier II Staff.

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