Iowa Admin. Code r. 605-103.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 605-103.3 - Local emergency planning committee (LEPC) duties

(1) The LEPC shall establish procedures for the functioning of the committee to include:

a. The length of terms of the LEPC members and the selection of a chair and vice-chair;

b. The public notification of committee activity ( 42 U.S.C. 11001(c));

c. The conduct of public meetings to discuss the emergency plan (Iowa Code chapter 21, 42 U.S.C. 11001(c)); and

d. The procedures for receiving and responding to public comments; and the distribution of emergency plans. ( 42 U.S.C. 11001(c))

(2) The LEPC shall establish procedures for receiving and processing requests from the public for information under EPCRA Section 324, including Form Tier II information under EPCRA Section 312. ( 42 U.S.C. 11001(c))

(3) The LEPC shall designate a 24-hour emergency contact point(s) for the immediate receipt of chemical release notifications. ( 42 U.S.C. 11003(c)(3))

(4) The LEPC shall designate an official to respond to requests for information from the public for safety data sheets, chemical lists, chemical inventory forms, emergency response plans, and toxic chemical releases forms. The information, including minutes of the LEPC and related committee actions, shall be available to the public during normal working hours at a location designated by the LEPC. ( 42 U.S.C. 11044(a))

(5) The LEPC shall prepare an emergency plan for the district and shall review and revise as necessary the emergency plan at least annually. Both the initial emergency plan and any updates or revisions shall be submitted by the LEPC to the department in accordance with rule 605-1034. (30). ( 42 U.S.C. 11003(a), 42 U.S.C. 11003(e))

(6) The LEPC shall evaluate the need for resources in the district necessary to develop, implement, and exercise the emergency plan(s) and make recommendations. ( 42 U.S.C. 11003(b))

(7) The LEPC shall maintain a current listing of the emergency coordinators designated by each covered facility. ( 42 U.S.C. 11003(d)(1))

(8) The LEPC shall receive, review and act upon information updates from covered facilities regarding emergency planning.

(9) The LEPC shall annually publish notice that emergency response plan, safety data sheets, and inventory forms have been submitted and how the public can obtain access to the material for review. ( 42 U.S.C. 11044(b))

Iowa Admin. Code r. 605-103.3

Amended by IAB February 03, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 16, effective 3/9/2016

Amended by IAB February 28, 2018/Volume XL, Number 18, effective 4/4/2018