Local Emergency Planning Committee
The Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management coordinates the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC.) The County Disaster Preparedness Committee (DPC) is the context within which the LEPC functions.
The DPC meets quarterly. Each meeting has a different topic of interest with hazardous materials updates. Each year at least one meeting is devoted to hazardous materials review and discussion or a facilitated table-top exercise.
SARA Title 3 Tier II Reporting
Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management Only Accepts Tier II Reporting.
Facilities in New York State are required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right‑to‑Know Act (EPCRA) to report hazardous chemicals that are used or stored on-site. The goal with this law is to strengthen community safety. Under Section 311, facilities must notify the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) if they store or use any Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) above their threshold planning quantity, ensuring that emergency planners are aware of significant chemical risks. Section 312 further requires these facilities to submit annual reports to both the SERC and local fire departments detailing the hazardous chemicals present, supporting effective emergency response and preparedness. Together, these requirements enhance public awareness, improve coordination among emergency agencies, and help communities plan for and respond to chemical-related incidents.
Organizations submitting Tier II reports must file them through the E‑Plan filing system. Onondaga County will only accept reports submitted via E‑Plan. Paper reports mailed or delivered to our department will not be accepted as official Tier II submissions. To submit your reports through E-Plan scroll and click below to be redirected to the submission portal.
Onondaga County participates in the E-Plan filing system for Tier II reporting. The Tier II report provides information on the locations and amounts of hazardous chemicals present at a facility during the previous calendar year. Facilities must submit their Tier II report annually by March 1st to state and local emergency planning officials to enhance community preparedness.
Tier II reporting will vary by fire departments and reporting entities.
If you are looking to find more information regarding hazardous chemicals in your community contact your local fire department to learn more.