A Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is a voluntary organization established to meet the requirements of the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), also known as the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA Title III), for emergency response planning. EPCRA contains four major provisions:
The LEPC’s primary responsibility is to develop an emergency response plan by identifying the hazards that pose a risk within the community and evaluate the available resources for preparing and responding to a potential natural or manmade disaster
If you are interested in being a part of the Phillips County LEPC please reach out to the Phillips County Emergency Manager at 785-540-4262 or pcem@phillipscountyem.com.
Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting (EPCRA Sections 311–312)
Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Sections 311–312, facilities that store hazardous chemicals above certain thresholds are required to submit chemical inventory reports to local emergency planning committees (LEPCs), fire departments, and state emergency response commissions.
These reports identify the types, quantities, and locations of hazardous substances present at a facility. The purpose is to ensure that first responders, emergency planners, and the public are informed about potential chemical hazards in their communities.
Public access to this information promotes transparency, preparedness, and safety, allowing communities to understand local risks and enabling emergency personnel to respond effectively in the event of an incident.
Please use the link below to view the consolidated Chemical Inventory Report for Phillips County.
Tier II Emergency Hazardous Chemical Inventory
Note: Physical copies are also located in the Emergency Management Office. Residents may read them at any time, just call 785-540-4262 to ensure I am in the office.
Hazardous chemicals are substances for which a facility must maintain a SDS under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, which lists the criteria used to identify hazardous chemicals. SDSs are detailed information sheets that provide data on health hazards and physical hazards of chemicals along with associated protective measures. Over 500,000 products have SDSs which are normally obtained from the chemical manufacturer.
The spiller is responsible for reporting spills that impact the soil or waters of the state. Hazardous materials that are released in the air that exceed federal reportable quantities must also be reported to the state reporting number. The federally listed chemicals and reportable quantities (RQ) can be obtained at https://www.epa.gov/epcra/consolidated-list-lists. A spiller may call one number 24/7 to make the required verbal notification to the state of Kansas.
Kansas Spill Reporting Number (24/7) 785-291-3333
