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Subject: Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA)

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Ms. Earp

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Date Posted: 04/21/05 1:38:20pm PDT
In reply to: Ms. Earp 's message, "Major Environmental Laws and Summaries" on 04/21/05 1:27:36pm PDT

42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq. (1986)

Also known as Title III of SARA, EPCRA was enacted by Congress as the national legislation on community safety. This law was designated to help local communities protect public health, safety, and the environment from chemical hazards.

To implement EPCRA, Congress required each state to appoint a State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). The SERC's were required to divide their states into Emergency Planning Districts and to name a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for each district.

Broad representation by fire fighters, health officials, government and media representatives, community groups, industrial facilities, and emergency managers ensures that all necessary elements of the planning process are represented.

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