A Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) serves as a focal point in the community for information about hazardous substances, emergency planning, health and environmental risks. … In Pennsylvania, the LEPC receives its authority under Section 203 of the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act.
Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) must develop an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually, and provide information about chemicals in the community to citizens. Plans are developed by LEPCs with stakeholder participation. There is one LEPC for each of the more than 3,000 designated local emergency planning districts. The LEPC membership must include (at a minimum):
- Elected state and local officials
- Police, fire, civil defense, and public health professionals
- Environment, transportation, and hospital officials
- Facility representatives
- Representatives from community groups and the media
Jefferson County LEPC meets January – March – May – July – September – November on the Third Tuesday.
For more information you can contact Marcie Caine mcaine@jeffersoncountypa.com
Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee
560 Service Center Road
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-5052 – FAX: 814-849-6387
LEPC Agenda
Chris Clark (Chairperson) James Lipuma ( Vice-Chairperson)
March 21, 2023
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Public Comment
- Roll Call of Members
- Reading of Minutes
- Old Business
- Request for motion to accept proposed By-Law Amendments presented at January 17th, 2023 meeting.
- Appointment of New PIO Officer – Alex Nelson
- New Business
- SARA Facility Plan Updates for Approval / Rejection
Tracy –- PEMA Update
- LEPC Presentation
- SARA Facility Plan Updates for Approval / Rejection
8. Adjornment
Next LEPC Meeting:
May 16, 2023 at 1:30 PM at the Emergency Services Building.
