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L E P C
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LEPC OVERVIEW
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Mission Statement
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The primary mission of the Northampton County LEPC is to develop and implement community emergency response plans for potential releases of EPA designated extremely hazardous chemicals.
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Membership
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The LEPC consists of members representing elected county and/or municipal officials, law enforcement, fire & rescue services, industry, emergency management, local environmental agencies, hospital and EMS personnel, transportation, the media, volunteer organizations (i.e., the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley), and the Northampton County Hazardous Materials Team.
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Public meetings are conducted on a quarterly basis at the Northampton County 911 Operations Center, 100 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064.
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Population
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The LEPC serves 293, 522 residents throughout 38 municipalities.
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Tier II Facilities
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Representative facilities include heavy and light manufacturing, chemical distribution, refrigeration, commercial, utilities, communications, petroleum distributors, and gas stations. In 2007 facilities submitted a Tier II Chemical Inventory Form, reporting a countywide inventory of extremely hazardous and hazardous chemicals.
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LEPC SUBCOMMITTEES
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Subcommittees
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To coordinate all of the LEPC activities more efficiently, committee members are involved with a subcommittee. The following are the subcommittees and their responsibilities.
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Planning
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Acts as a coordinating body for determining potential reporting facilities. The subcommittee follows established guidelines for developing and reviewing off-site response plans. It establishes a schedule for which facilities shall be done first and develops a program for annual review of completed plans.
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Outreach and Training
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Acts as a coordinating body for achieving public awareness of Title III requirements and information. The subcommittee develops programs to meet specific needs of emergency coordinators, community groups, industrial associations and any other groups or individuals requesting information about SARA.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
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All meetings are open to the public and are held quarterly.
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2010 - 2011 Public Meeting Schedule
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September 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Northampton County Emergency Operations Center
Situation Room
December 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Northampton County Emergency Operations Center
Situation Room
March 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Northampton County Emergency Operations Center
Situation Room
June 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Northampton County Emergency Operations Center
Situation Room
September 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Northampton County Emergency Operations Center
Situation Room
December 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Northampton County Emergency Operations Center
Situation Room
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2009 - 2010 Public Meeting Minutes
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Request Additional Information
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For more information, please contact:
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Mr. William B. Hillanbrand
Emergency Management Planning Manager
100 Gracedale Avenue
Nazareth, PA 18064
610.746.3194 x231
610.746.3199 (Fax)
E-Mail: WHillanb@NorthamptonCounty.Org
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In accordance with Title 42, Chapter 116, Subchapter III, Section 11044 (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know-Act), the Northampton County Local Emergency Planning Committee hereby gives notice that the emergency response plans, material safety data sheets, and inventory forms have been submitted under this section. Follow-up emergency notices may subsequently be issued.
Members of the public who wish to review any such plan, sheet, form, or follow-up notice may do so during normal working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at the Northampton County Emergency Management Services, 911 Operations Center, 100 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064.
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