Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Who we are
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is a product of federal legislation passed in the wake of the Bhopal disaster in India, where thousands of people died because of an accident involving hazardous chemicals. To prevent similar occurrences in our communities, Congress passed the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), in 1986. EPCRA establishes requirements for businesses and federal, state, and local governments regarding emergency planning and community right-to-know (CRTK) reporting for hazardous chemicals.
The LEPC’s role is to form a partnership with local governments and industries to enhance hazardous materials preparedness. Local governments are responsible for integrating hazmat planning and response within their jurisdiction. This includes ensuring the local hazard analysis adequately addresses hazmat incidents, incorporating planning for hazmat incidents into the local emergency management plan, assessing capabilities and developing hazmat response capability using local resources, mutual aid, and contractors, training responders, and exercising the plan.
Part of the planning process is to ensure facility plans are compatible with local emergency plans. Every regulated facility is responsible for identifying a facility emergency coordinator; reporting hazardous inventory annually to the LEPC, SERC, and local fire departments; providing material safety data sheets (MSDS); allowing local fire departments to conduct an on-site inspection of hazmat facilities; and providing an annual report of toxic chemicals released to EPA and the State.
LEPC Membership
The LEPC meets four times annually at the Franklin County Government Center complex at 1010 Franklin Ave., Brookville, IN.
If you want to participate, please email ema@franklincounty.in.gov.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) of Franklin County is composed of the following categories:
- Elected State and Local Officials
- Broadcast and print media
- Community groups
- Emergency management
- Emergency medical services
- Firefighting
- Health department
- Hospital management
- Law enforcement
- Local environmental management
- Owners and operators of facilities storing and using Title III chemicals
- Transportation
Have a question?
If you have questions regarding the Franklin County LEPC or SARA Title III reporting, please send an email to ema@franklincounty.in.gov.
Email usTier 2 HazMat Reporting
Franklin County LEPC only accepts Tier II submissions through the Indiana State Tier II Manager.
LoginContact Information
Franklin County Emergency Management
1010 Franklin Ave. Room # 204
Brookville, IN 47012
Call: (765)647-4014
Email us: ema@franklincounty.in.gov
*There are days when the EMA Office may be closed due to sickness, vacation, training, etc. Please call ahead to make certain the office is open on the day you plan to visit.
LEPC meetings
All LEPC meetings are held at the Franklin County Government Center, 1010 Franklin Ave., Rm 203, Brookville, IN. Meetings begin at 7pm.
- Franklin County Government Center
1010 Franklin Ave. Brookville, IN 47012 - Franklin County Courthouse
459 Main Street Brookville, IN 47012 - Franklin County Annex Building
493 Main Street Brookville, IN 47012
Offices located in the Government Center are: Assessor, Auditor, Area Planning, Commissioners, Coroner, EMA, Franklin County Economic Development, Health Department, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Recorder, Surveyor, Treasurer & Veteran’s Services
Offices located in the County Courthouse are: Circuit Court Judge, Clerk & Prosecutor
Offices located in the Annex Building are: Probation, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)