EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community RighttoKnow Act Purpose

EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

Purpose of EPCRA l Emergency Planning – – l EHS Off-site plans Community Right-to-Know – – What is in your neighborhood? Facilities report hazardous substances

Stakeholders l l l Facilities - (with hazardous materials) Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) (Counties in Wisconsin) State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) WEM – l l l Planning component for emergency management Tribal Emergency Response Commission (TERC) tribes First responders -Fire departments with jurisdiction Public

EPCRA – Facility Responsibilities l Submit Planning Notification if an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS) is or was present at the facility at or above the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) l Facilities must promptly supply the LEPC with information requested that is necessary to complete an off-site plan. l Submit annual Tier Two Chemical Inventory Report by March 1 st to WEM, LEPC, and local Fire Dept. l Must submit a chemical list or MSDS within 90 days to WEM, LEPC and local Fire Dept. l Pay Wisconsin fees – Range: $205 - $1, 540 per year for Tier 2 – One time planning fee of $1, 080 – Late fees

Tier II Form Picture Placeholder Slide

EPCRA – LEPC Responsibilities l Complete Annual Plan of Work Requirements to receive grant funding – – Combined plan of work with EMPG Planning l l l – Exercising l – Annually update EPCRA County-Wide/Strategic Plan Develop new and update existing offsite facility plans (must be updated every 4 years) Insure implementation of local emergency response plan in the event of a spill or release 4 year cycle requiring 1 tabletop and 1 functional or full scale Administrative

EPCRA – WEM Responsibilities l Administer the program state-wide – – l Maintain state-wide EPCRA database of facility records Process/verify fee payments Compliance EPCRA grants to counties/LEPC’s Establish policy and guidance – – Outreach EPCRA planning policy and guidance

EPCRA – Most common EHS in Wisconsin?

Off-Site Emergency Response Plan l l l Facility Description, Floor Plan and Pertinent Site Diagram. EHS Chemicals Identified Vulnerability Zone Special Facilities Affected Other Special Considerations Transportation Information regarding routes where EHSs are typically transported

Vulnerability Zone Example Including Special Facilities

EPCRA Grants l EPCRA Planning Grant to LEPC – – – Performance based for planning activities Planning, Exercising, Administrative Funded by program revenue

New EPCRA Web-based Paperless System l l l Rollout planned for January 1, 2011 Facilities will submit on-line All plans will be available on-line Secure access 24/7 Cost will be $535, 100

Potential Role of WEM in a Clearinghouse l l Collect voluntary data on nanotechnology use in the state Assist businesses, although this will require trained staff Develop a nanotechnology module for EPCRA’s new web-based paperless system Modify Tier Two form to Tier Nano form

Potential Role of WEM in a Clearinghouse (cont. ) l l l Develop planning guidance for nanotechnology Serve as information conduit to fire departments and LEPCs Provide training to first responders

First Responders Training l l Need to know hazards on the scene Develop training on nanotechnology to first responders – Including the associated risks

Resources Needed for Clearinghouse l l Customized “Nano” module to EPCRA web-based paperless system Support staff: – – l Number of staff depends on number of facilities What will be tracked The level of technical expertise The amount of training and support provided to facilities and LEPCs Costs to manage the program could be generated through Facility Fees (similar to EPCRA)

EPCRA Planning and Reporting Questions?

Wisconsin Emergency Management l Bill Clare, Planning Section Supervisor Email – william. clare@wisconsin. gov Phone – 608. 242. 3220 l Randi Wind Milsap, General Counsel Email – randi. milsap@wisconsin. gov Phone – 608. 242. 3072