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Morgan County Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security |
The Morgan County Local Emergency Planning Committee (MCLEPC), as established pursuant to the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986, and shall prepare hazardous materials emergency plans that indicate the facilities that use, produce, or store hazardous substances that are present in Morgan County. The MCLEPC shall serve as the repository for reports filed under Title III and shall direct Title III implementation activities and perform outreach programs to increase the awareness, understanding and compliance with the EPCRA. Notice Of Available Public Information The public is advised that information concerning chemical inventories of certain facilities within Morgan County as well as information concerning Morgan County’s chemical response planning efforts is available for review. The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, known as SARA and/or the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act or EPCRA provides a framework for chemical response planning in each local panning districts, which in this instance, is Morgan County. The Morgan County Local Emergency Planning Committee (MCLEPC), working with the Ohio Emergency Response Commission (OERC or Commission), the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency, and local fire departments, implement these requirements within Morgan County. Chemical inventory information for facilities that meet or exceed the reporting threshold requirements of 10,000 pounds for hazardous chemicals or approximately 500 pounds for certain defined extremely hazardous substances is available (the threshold for extremely hazardous substances is as low as one (1) pound in certain instances.) This information may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is suggested that you confirm staff availability beforehand. EHS Facilities may be viewed by visiting http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat; such requests must be facility specific, using forms approved by the MCLEPC. These forms can be obtained from the MCLEPC by calling (740) 962-3900, faxing (740) 962-3901, or writing to MCLEPC, 60 South Fourth Street, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756. Photocopies of this information are available per the standard reproduction fees of the Morgan County Emergency Planning Committee. The local 24-hour phone number for purposes of emergency notification, as required by SARA, 740-962-3333. Reporting Requirements Businesses, which use, store or manufacture chemicals, must file an Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know report with our agency each year before March 1st. A report includes: (1) the facility information page; (2) inventory page(s); and the map page(s). To assist you in the reporting process the following information is provided:
Once your full report is complete, please mail to the following three agencies: 1. Morgan County LEPC 2. Your Local Fire Department 60 South Fourth Street McConnelsville, OH 43756 3. Ohio Emergency Response Commission Ohio EPA P.O. Box 1049 Columbus, OH 43216-1049 If you have any questions, please call the SERC at 1-888-644-2260 or the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency at (740) 962-3900.\ |
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