1. Emergency Management Alliance of Indiana & Indiana Emergency Response Commission Conference―2016
LEPC 101

2. 2016 Legislative Changes LEPCs are now County Boards
(Adhere to county procurement procedures)
Proxies may be assigned to each LEPC member (notification process required)
LEPC membership is NOT a Lucrative Office
State Ethics Training requirement Eliminated 2
10/25/16

3. SARA Program Updates Tier II Manager Program
New Advanced Search Module Added
New Online Reporting Module Being Developed 3
10/25/16

4. IERC Policy Updates LEPC factsheet
Outreach to County Officials & Auditors
(Promote understanding on appropriate use of LEPC funds)
Website Redesign
Updated LEPC Handbook
Updated LEPC Bylaw Template 4
10/25/16

5. LEPC Factsheet 5
10/25/16

6. Online Reporting System Common Mistakes – Legal Notice
Missing information such as:
Date and location of meetings
Location and when to view LEPC Plan
Location and when to view SARA Title III facility information
No publication of meeting date or location changes during the year
Template located at: 6
10/25/16

7. Online Reporting System Common Mistakes – Meetings and Exercises
Meeting & Exercise Scheduling
modify if schedule changes (≥2 Weeks)
Open to public, state and federal officials
Post notice on meeting area door (≥48 hours)
Notify public of change (≥48 hours)
Meeting and Exercise schedules are Accessible by the Public on the IERC Website 7
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8. Online Reporting System Common Mistakes – Fiscal Report
Detailed Report From Auditor
Missing year-end balance(s)
Missing expenditures
Missing investment information
Online Reporting System Issues
Forgot to enter expenditures
Expenditures don’t match auditor’s report
Forgot to Enter Grant Awards
Need Supporting Documentation when Fiscal Report Discrepancy Occurs 8
10/25/16

9. Annual Exercise Requirements
Must be HSEEP compliant
Must be approved by designated IDHS staff (in lieu of NEXS number)
Must address LEPC hazardous materials plan
Must use approved vendors only (if contracted)
Must be preceded by exercise proposal
Must be followed by completion report 9
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10. Compliance Due Dates https://myoracle. in
January 31—Upload legal notice & meeting schedule (dates/times/locations)
March 1—Input annual roster (updates only)
March 1—Input annual fiscal report & upload auditor’s report
March 1—Input bylaws (signed & dated)
March 1 —Input annual exercise proposal (new for 2017)
30 Days After Exercise—Input annual exercise final report (December 31 for December exercises)
October 17—Upload plan and/or updates (in accordance with plan review comments)
Two Months After Each Meeting—Upload Minutes & Online Sign-In Sheets
March 1 for November/December meetings in preceding year
4 yearly meetings minimum with a quorum of rostered members
minimum 2 meetings January–June; minimum 2 meetings July–December 10
10/25/16

11. LEPC Fund Allocation & Appropriation (September 30, 2010, SBOA Letter)
Must be appropriated in accordance with IC (d)
Must submit budget to county fiscal body for approval
Must be approved at a legal meeting
Must be approved at meeting with quorum of members
Must be approved by an LEPC majority vote 11
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12. LEPC Fund Allocation & Appropriation (September 30, 2010, SBOA Letter)12
10/25/16

13. Vendor Approval Requirements
Planning Resource Guidance
Training Resource Guidance 13
10/25/16

14. LEPC Duties & Responsibilities
Meet funding requirements (7 annual requirements)
(Non-Compliant Counties are NOT eligible for HMEP funds)
Develop, manage and execute emergency response plans dealing with accidental chemical release from facilities
Distribute information to the general public 14
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15. IERC Staff HazMat Section Chief ― Ian Ewusi
LEPC Coordinator ― Charlie Heflin
SARA Title III Specialist ― Krystal Hackney
SARA Title III Specialist ― Marc Torbeck
Legal Counsel ― Brad Gavin 15
10/25/16