Submission of Tier II form is required under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) is due annually by March 1st. The purpose of the form is to provide State, local officials, and the public with specific information on potential hazards including the locations and amount, of hazardous chemicals present at facilities during the previous calendar year.
For Indiana facilities that report at least one extremely hazardous substance (EHS), an additional step in the filing process will be implemented for reporting year 2022. The EHS list identifies chemicals that could cause serious irreversible health effects from accidental release. To assist the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) in development of their hazardous materials response plans, facilities will be asked[CL1] to complete six required inquiries on the Tier II.
- Type(s) of common transportation routes for EHS chemicals to and from facility.
- Process for Shelter in Place and/or Evacuation of Onsite and Off-Site populations
- Process for Alerting/Warning the Public and Special Facilities
- How many individuals trained in emergency response and what are their respective training levels/capabilities?
- List the equipment or resources available for hazardous materials response at the facility
- Provide the name, title and contact information for the individual(s) who has the authority to commit the facility’s resources in time of emergency.
Facilities reporting a pure or a mixture EHS (i.e., lead acid batteries) will be asked to provide response to each question per the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
If your Indiana facility is contracted with Cornerstone to file Tier II reports, you would have received an email in mid-May with the questionnaire in preparation for these new requirements to be applied to Reporting Year 2022.
If you’re ready to make Cornerstone your Tier II partner, contact us at info@corner-enviro.com
For over seven years, Rachel Powell has worked as a Chemical Data Management Specialist at Cornerstone. She assists clients in setting up and maintaining their Safety Data Sheet FOUNDATION System and facilitates new user training monthly. Additionally, each year, she files Tier II Emergency and Chemical Reports on behalf of our clients.