Submission of Tier II form is required under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA). The purpose of this form is to provide state, tribal, and local officials, and the public with specific information on potential hazards.

What is EPCRA?

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) was established by federal statute in 1986 in response to one of the worst industrial accidents in history and is adopted by all 50 states.

EPCRA requires the formation of a network for emergency planning. Each State is required to establish a State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). SERCs then establish planning districts, and appoint and oversee Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs). LEPCs establish and maintain community emergency response plans, and are the front line for interacting with the public on chemical emergency preparedness.

A key principle of EPCRA is that successful emergency preparedness requires ongoing coordination and information sharing between industry, emergency planners and responders, and the public. In most cases, limited funding options are available to accomplish this goal. With limited resources, methods to streamline processes and increase efficiency are key.

Who must file Tier II reports?

Facilities that store more than 10,000 lbs of non EHS hazardous chemicals or meet EHS RQ thresholds from List of List must report a annual Tier II report. As defined by the EPA, hazardous chemicals are “substances for which a facility must maintain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard.” This standard establishes the criteria used to identify a hazardous chemical. OSHA defines a hazardous chemical as any chemical that can “cause a physical or health hazard.” Common chemicals that many facilities store on-site, such as antifreeze, ethanol, diesel fuel, and propane, are subject to this reporting.

For facilities with underground gasoline tanks, the threshold for gasoline is 75,000 gallons and for those with underground diesel tanks, the threshold is 100,000 gallons.

Gyant’s Solution

Our Tier II Reporting Software streamlines your facilities filing needs. The platform is fully compatible for all Tier II rules & regulations across North America. The module provides an evaluation tool to determine if your facility is qualified to report or is exempted annually.

Companies will have the ability to monitor their facilities Tier II activity at a glance. In addition, our software assist in tracking your facilities’ waste streams as well as HazMat’s, compressed gasses, material handling assets and chemical facility product inventory. This includes filing to all required local, state, and federal sectors.