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LEPC explains hazardous-chemical reporting, Atmos Energy donates to county emergency equipment
Summary
The Johnson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) described federal reporting rules for hazardous chemicals and tier‑2 reporting; Atmos Energy presented a donation to help first responders purchase equipment.
The Johnson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) gave a presentation to commissioners on April 1 outlining the committee’s role under the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) and the county’s tier‑2 hazardous‑chemical reporting program. Representatives from Atmos Energy presented a grant to the LEPC to fund emergency equipment.
LEPC chair and county emergency management planner Zach Johnson briefed the court on EPCRA’s purpose and local responsibilities, including emergency planning, emergency release notification and tier‑2 hazardous‑chemical storage reporting.…
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