The Clinton County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) was established pursuant to Federal Legislation called the Community Right To Know Act or Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III). The primary duty of the LEPC is to develop and review and maintain awareness and plans related to Hazardous Materials Emergency Response in the County of Clinton. To conduct planning activities, the LEPC receives submission of Tier II reports from local industry regarding hazardous chemicals stored or transported within Steuben County. The LEPC and its members, some being hazardous materials subject matter experts, may act as a resource to local emergency responders during Hazardous Material Incidents.
Approximately forty Local, County and State emergency service providers, governmental officials and support agencies are invited to serve on this committee along with representatives of local industry. Together these individuals work together to assist in planning for the successful handling of accidental chemical releases within Clinton County. The Clinton County LEPC strived to meet quarterly. Occasionally meetings are held at local industrial facilities, inquiries should be made to the LEPC Chairperson, Lola Miller, or the County Emergency Services Office regarding the schedule and locations of LEPC meetings.
The Clinton County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan developed and maintained by the Clinton County Office of Emergency Services includes the various aspects required of LEPC Emergency Planning.
Hazardous Materials Reporting:
In New York, Tier II hazmat filing involves annually reporting hazardous chemicals stored above threshold quantities by March 1st each year using County and State adopted E-Plan system, providing chemical details, storage locations, and hazards, and submitting to the SERC, LEPC, and local fire department, with a fee per facility. The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) provides guidance, and facilities must use E-Plan's online portal or Tier2 Submit software for submission.
Key Requirements & Process:
- Deadline: March 1st (for previous calendar year's data).
- Platform: http://www.erplan.net/eplan/home.htm, the state's online portal, used by local government and industry.
- Information Needed: Chemical names, CAS numbers, physical/health hazards, storage locations/conditions, and SDS details.
- Submission: To the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and the local fire department.
- Fee: A $25 fee per facility.
- Tools: Tier2 Submit software (downloaded annually) or the E-Plan system itself.
How to File:
- Gather Data: Collect SDSs and inventory data for chemicals stored above thresholds.
- Access E-Plan: Log in at tier2.erplan.net using your credentials.
- Enter Details: Fill out the Facility, Contacts, and Chemicals in Inventory modules within E-Plan.
- Pay Fee: The system generates an invoice for the facility fee.
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Submit: Finalize and submit the report to fulfill requirements for the SERC, LEPC, and fire department.