The LEPC is the coordination and oversight body for hazardous materials located in Pierce County. Composed of a wide range of community representatives, including representatives from industry, government, environmental groups, media and first responders among others, its mandate, by Federal legislation, is to carry out the requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). This was part of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.

The LEPC is tasked with developing local hazardous materials response plans. This includes identifying resources and response capabilities; conducting needs assessments of emergency response personnel and equipment; and, establishing memorandums of understanding with other agencies regarding hazardous materials incidents. In addition the LEPC is the repository of the information reported to them from those companies or businesses required to submit information under the requirements of EPCRA. In addition they must establish procedures for receiving and processing requests from the general public for information about industries' hazardous materials.

The Pierce County Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC), in accordance with the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) or SARA Title III Section 312, requires completion of a Tier Two - Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory report by all facilities in Pierce County which have reportable quantities of chemicals.

Electronic Tier II Reporting Form

Tier II Reporting Instructions

Submit your reports by March 1st each year to:

1) The State Emergency Response Commission
2) Your Local Emergency Planning Committee
3) Your facility's local fire department

Things to consider:

- Refer to material safety data sheets and last year's report to determine what substances should be reported. If you have reported in the past, be sure to add any new substances that have arrived on site.

- Please be thorough when completing the report. Your accuracy could make the job of a first responder (i.e. your fire fighters, medics) safer and less complicated. Make a copy of the completed form for your records.

- Reporting forms that are incomplete will be returned for correction.

The public can provide feedback on the LEPC bylaws by filling out the form below. Please download the bylaws and provide your feedback.

LEPC bylaws for public comment

Membership List

2011 - 2012 Committee Members

Hazardous Materials Response Plan (ESF 10)

For further information, comments or suggestions, please contact:

Pierce County Department of Emergency Management
Planning, Mitigation and Recovery Section
2501 South 35th Street Suite D
Tacoma WA 98409
(253) 798-6595