The LEPC is a committee required by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. The FC LEPC committee operates in accordance with WAC 118-40. It is made up of representatives from government, industry, elected officials, environmental groups and others.
Franklin County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meetings are held quarterly in conjunction with the Benton County LEPC on the first Thursday of the following months: March, June, September and December. Meeting time is 10:00 a.m. and meeting location will alternate between Benton County Emergency Management (BCEM) located at 651 Truman Ave, Richland, WA 99352 and Franklin County Emergency Management (FCEM) located at 1011 E. Ainsworth St., Pasco, WA 99301.
The LEPC meeting schedule is as follows – First Thursday of these months:
- March, at Franklin County
- June, at Benton County
- September, at Franklin County
- December, at Benton County
Tier II reporters please scan and email your reports to: sdavis@franklincountywa.gov FCEM will reply to emails with a message stating they have received your submission.
You may also mail your reports to: 1011 E. Ainsworth St., Pasco, WA 99301.
Franklin County LEPC has incorporated the planning requirements of Title III of the Act into the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan developed by Franklin County Emergency Management in section ESF-10.
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Facilities Near You
Businesses using or generating hazardous materials in excess of certain quantities established by the Environmental Protection Agency must report to the LEPC, their local fire department and to the Washington State Department of Ecology. The information is filed as a Tier II report.
Franklin County LEPC Meeting Minutes
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-06-2018 LEPC | 03-05-2019 LEPC | 03-03-2020 LEPC | 03-02-2021 LEPC | CANCELED-COVID | 03-07-2023 LEPC |
| 06-05-2018 LEPC | 06-04-2019 LEPC | CANCELED-COVID | 06-01-2021 LEPC | 06-07-2022 LEPC | CANCELED |
| 09-04-2018 LEPC | 09-03-2019 LEPC | CANCELED-COVID | CANCELED-COVID | CANCELED | 09-07-2023 DRAFT Minutes |
| 12-04-18 LEPC | 12-03-2019 LEPC | CANCELED-COVID | CANCELED-COVID | 12-06-2022 LEPC | 12-07-2023 DRAFT LEPC |
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