Tag: EPCRA
Change Announced to Kentucky’s “Sulfuric Acid Battery Facility Policy”
Many facilities in Kentucky have been subject to emergency planning requirements solely because of their industrial batteries which contain sulfuric acid. The Kentucky Emergency Response Commission’s “Sulfuric Acid Battery Facility Policy,” originally enacted on 24 July 2003, which required local emergency planning committees (LEPCs) to develop TAB Q-7 plans for all facilities with lead acid […]
Updated List of Lists Now Available
The EPA has just released an updated version of the Consolidated List of Lists. The March 2015 version corrects several CAS number errors found in the preceding October 2012 version. The List of Lists is designed to help facilities determine whether the chemicals they handle are subject to reporting requirements under the following programs: Emergency […]
EPCRA, air, and hazardous waste March 1 reporting deadlines are quickly approaching
It’s a busy time of year for environmental managers. Several common environmental reports have March 1 reporting deadlines. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Sections 311-312 inventory reports are due March 1. US EPA has a lot of useful information and references at its EPCRA Sections 311-312 webpage. Additionally, Kentucky has published a 2014 […]
Tier 2 Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting
Tier 2 Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting Season is here. Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) has released an updated version of the Commonwealth of Kentucky EPCRA “How to Comply” Packet. This document is a great reference for Kentucky facilities subject to Tier 2 reporting. Tier 2 Reporting opens January 1st and must be completed no later than […]