About the LEPC
Beginning 1986, every community has been required by the Federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) to have a locally operated organization for developing hazardous materials response plans. The section that covers this is Title III, also known as the Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA). These non-profit organizations are known as Local Emergency Preparedness Committees (LEPCs).LEPCs are tasked with providing support for first responders' hazardous materials education, community awareness, and disaster preparedness. They are made up of:
- Police and Fire departments
- Healthcare professionals like EMS, Hospitals, and Public Health Agencies
- Local businesses
- Facilities that manufacture, store, or transport hazardous chemicals
- Transportation officials
- Emergency Management
- Community environmental organizations
- Other organizations that are important in the community
For more information on the LEPC program, follow the link below.
Environmental Protection Agency Page on LEPCs
EPCRA Reporting Requirements to the LEPC
EPCRA requires facilities that manufacture, store, and transport certain hazardous materials to report information about the hazards at their facilities to the LEPC. Click below for a summary of these requirements: (Note the LEPC email address is now LEPC@marioncountyal.org)
Summary of EPCRA Reporting Requirements
Release Notification Reports
Facilities are required to report certain releases of hazardous substances covered under CERCLA Section103 and EPCRA Section 304 to the LEPC. Initial release notification can be made by calling the Marion County EMA at 205-570-3682. Within 30 days of the release, a follow up form must be submitted to the LEPC at LEPC@marioncountyal.org. Access the form from the link below: **Note, if an emergency, train derailment, or air crash occurs call 911!**
EPCRA Section 304(c) Notification Reports Form
Tier II Reports
All Tier II reporters in Marion County are required to file their annual reports electronically. Please send in your Tier II reports by emailing a .pdf file to LEPC@marioncountyal.org. Click the button below for Tier II reporting instructions. Tier II submissions must be entered no later than March 1st.
Tier II Reporting Instructions