Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 EPCRA Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Acts of 1986 (SARA Title III) Provides a comprehensive mechanism for public awareness and planning of chemicals stored, used, or released into a community.

Application Owners or operators Facilities Store Manufacture Process Use Import Handle Add’l designated by state

Exceptions Vessels Motor vehicles Rolling stock Aircraft But - Release notification applicable

Summary Emergency planning & notification Reporting General provisions applicable to all information collected & reported

Federal role Process all trade secret claims Receive copies of Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Report National Response Center (NRC) receives notifications

State and local roles Recordkeeping Planning functions Every local government must prepare a comprehensive emergency response plan

Recordkeeping MSDS Toxic chemical release forms Plans Trade secrets Health information to providers

N.C. Emergency Management Act Governor Broad emergency powers Local responsibilities Vested in county governing authority

N.C. Hazardous Materials Response Act Division of Emergency Management