Risk coordination among LEPCs

Conference · Sun Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:148019

Mosher, A G

Public awareness of the potential dangers from accidents involving hazardous chemicals has increased dramatically in the wake of serious hazardous chemicals accidents occurring around the world. To prevent further such accidents in their communities, Congress passed the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know act (EPCRA) in 1996, as part of the Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act (SARA -- Title III). EPCRA was enacted to benefit local communities. Two of the primary objectives of the law are: to provide a basis for each community to design and develop a chemical emergency planning and response program for its individual needs, and to provide the public with the right-to-know the identity, quantity, location, and properties of hazardous materials within that community. EPCRA provides the foundation for federal, state, and local agencies and the chemical industry to work together to better protect the public health and environment. The product of EPCRA is the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The LEPC is a vital link between the industry, government, and citizens. LEPCs should be familiar with the hazards present in their communities and should be the focal point for developing plans to respond should an accident occur.

• OSTI ID: 148019
• Report Number(s): CONF-950152--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
COMPLIANCE
EMERGENCY PLANS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILLS
RISK ASSESSMENT
SAFETY
US SUPERFUND