Local Emergency Planning Committee The Local Emergency Planning Committee of Schuylkill County was created as a direct
result of Congress passing Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
(SARA) of 1986. Congress enacted this law to help local communities protect public
health, safety and the environment from chemical hazards. The L.E.P.C. is the focal point
for Title III activities in Schuylkill County.
L.E.P.C. Mission
The mission of the L.E.P.C. is as follows:
- To develop plans to minimize emergency situations
- To ensure appropriate response to a release of a hazardous material
- To create a forum to foster knowledge of chemical related hazards and protective measures
The L.E.P.C. undertakes the following initiatives in order to meet the goals of it's mission:
- Identifying the chemicals stored, used and/or manufactured in the communities of Schuylkill
County and determining the health risks that those chemicals pose to the public
- Developing a comprehensive emergency plan for each facility and keeping the plans current
- Receiving information about accidental chemical releases
- Collecting, managing and providing public access to information on hazardous chemicals in the
communities of Schuylkill County
- Developing training programs to enhance emergency response capabilities
- Educating the public about risks from accidental and routine releases of chemicals and to work with
facilities to minimize these risks
The L.E.P.C. membership represents the entire community. It is composed of representatives from each of the
following groups or organizations:
- Elected county and local officials
- Law enforcement, emergency medical, health, local environmental, hospital and transportation personnel
- Firefighting personnel
- Broadcast and print media
- Civil Defense and Emergency Management personnel
- Community groups not affiliated with emergency services
- Owners and operators of facilities subject to SARA Title III requirements
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