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Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986

Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986. EPCRA Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Acts of 1986 (SARA Title III) Provides a comprehensive mechanism for public awareness and planning of chemicals stored, used, or released into a community . Application.

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Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986

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  1. Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 EPCRA Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Acts of 1986 (SARA Title III) Provides a comprehensive mechanism for public awareness and planning of chemicals stored, used, or released into a community.

  2. Application • Owners or operators • Facilities • Store • Manufacture • Process • Use • Import • Handle • Add’ldesignated by state

  3. Exceptions • Vessels • Motor vehicles • Rolling stock • Aircraft • But - Release notification applicable

  4. Summary • Emergency planning & notification • Reporting • General provisions applicable to all information collected & reported

  5. Federal role • Process all trade secret claims • Receive copies of Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Report • National Response Center (NRC) receives notifications

  6. State and local roles • Recordkeeping • Planning functions • Every local government must prepare a comprehensive emergency response plan

  7. Recordkeeping • MSDS • Toxic chemical release forms • Plans • Trade secrets • Health information to providers

  8. N.C. Emergency Management Act • Governor • Broad emergency powers • Local responsibilities • Vested in county governing authority

  9. N.C. Hazardous Materials Response Act • Division of Emergency Management

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