The LEPC's primary responsibility is to develop a local emergency response plan.
Under EPCRA, Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) are charged with the responsibility to
A. Develop an emergency plan to respond to hazardous materials incidents
The main legislation regarding the storage and handling of chemicals is through the Environmental Protection Agency. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Hazardous Chemical Storage Reporting Requirements, or EPCRA Sections 311-312.
Public Law 99-401, enacted on August 27, 1986, is known as the "Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act" (EPCRA). This legislation was designed to enhance community safety by requiring facilities to report on the storage and release of hazardous substances. It aims to improve emergency planning and provide the public with information about potential chemical hazards in their communities. EPCRA established a framework for federal, state, and local governments to work together in managing chemical safety and emergency preparedness.
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Several environmental laws affect the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) program, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). These laws regulate the management and disposal of hazardous substances, require emergency response planning and reporting, and establish liability for contamination cleanup. Compliance with these laws is crucial for organizations and individuals involved in hazwoper activities.
non-hazardous chemical inventories
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Floods
One law that was passed to prevent water pollution was the Clean Water Act of 1972. This Act puts regulations on what can not be dumped in the water. There was also a pollution Prevention Act that was passed to help aid in the clean up of water.