It's getting to be that time of year again. Has your employer been filing Tier II reports each year? Do you know whether or not you are required to submit?

According to the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), it is a federal requirement to provide an annual report describing certain hazardous chemicals stored and used onsite at your facility. This information is required to be sent to the local emergency planning committee (LEPC), the state emergency response committee (SERC), and your local fire department.

When completing the Tier II report you are required to submit if:

-You have chemicals on the extremely hazardous substance list (EHS) that meet or exceed the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for each chemical. Sulfuric acid is an example of an EHS.

-You have a hazardous chemical on-site exceeding 10,000 pounds. Hazardous chemicals are considered to be those which require a material safety data sheet (MSDS).

Reports must be submitted to the SERC, LEPC, and your local fire department by March 1st of each reporting year. Don't forget to complete your Tier II report by the reporting deadline if you qualify. Contact your Triumvirate representative for more information or if you are interested in partnering with us to assist with the completion of your report.