Learn how to manage epcra 312, tier ii emergency and hazardous. In oklahoma, tier ii reports are submitted annually to deq only. Faq on annual hazardous chemical inventory reporting. Tier ii reports must be submitted electronically to deq via the deq online filing stystem. Find out more about the four core programsand several related programs. The chemical sites can then submit those electronic tier ii submission files, according to the requirements of their state.
Recent changes to the tier 2 submit software to bring it in alignment with the global harmonization system ghs has created a change in how chemicals are reported. Colorado requires that tier ii reports be filed using epas tier2 submit software and submitted to the colorado department. Ohio epa will not mass produce or distribute the software or instructions. Accessing the ftps through the tier ii online reporting system copies of your report can be exported from the tier ii online reporting system using the tceq ftps. Verify that the download screen you are looking at matches the filing year you are submitting tier iis for. Weve also developed a free webinar explaining the filing process.
Filing must be done electronically, using us epa s tier ii submit software, available free from the epa. Hazardous chemical inventory form known as tier ii is submitted annually to state and local emergency planning agencies. Epa revises epcra to conform with oshas ghsaligned hcs. Download the software from the link provided below. The tier hazardous chemical inventory reports for the 2019 reporting year are due to the epa by march 1, 2020, but its a good idea to begin some of your preparation now, if you havent already. Tier ii emergency and hazardous chemical inventory form pdf 2 pp, 248 k, november 2019 contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or. Colorado requires that tier ii reports be filed using epa s tier2 submit software.
Tier ii electronic submission many states allow for or require electronic filing. Epcra tier ii emergency and hazardous chemical inventory form. Tier ii emergency and hazardous chemical inventory form pdf 2 pp, 248 k, november 2019. Preparing for the march 1 tier ii reporting deadline. To reduce costs, ohio epa limits the number of serc compliance manuals printed and encourages facilities to use the tier 2 submit software to electronically report their chemical inventory. The software is updated every year to include new reporting requirements and software system improvements. The newest version of tier2submit, the environmental protection agencys tier ii software developed to help facilities prepare electronic chemical inventory reports, is now available for download. If you have additional questions on the tier2 submit software, please contact the rmp reporting center at. The statutory provisions and epa regulations described in this guidance presentation contain legally binding requirements.
Epa developed tier2 submit to help facilities prepare an electronic chemical inventory report. If you have used the epa s tier2 submit in previous years, and are planning to use it again this year, be sure to download and use the latest version of the software. A free version of the tier 2 submit software can be downloaded from the u. This tutorial provides a primer on how to fill out your tier ii form using epa s tier2 submit software. Emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra was created to protect communities from the health and environmental hazards associated with hazardous chemicals. Access your files online at any time from any device. Hazardous materials epcra compliance tier ii program community rightto know. Epa s webpage as the primary mechanism for distributing the reporting software and instructions to all users. This version, designed for reporting year ry 2012, can be used to report emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra tier ii. The epa has developed tier2 submit to help facilities prepare an electronic chemical inventory report.
Tier2 submit united states environmental protection agency. Many states accept tier2 submit, and the tier ii chemical inventory data can also be exported into the cameo fm emergency planning software. If a tier ii report is required, it must be submitted to three places. Eras tier ii software keeps all your sara tier ii information centralized and automated. It also requires industry to report on the storage, use and releases of hazardous substances to federal, state, and local governments. Epa requires facilities that store hazardous chemicals above threshold reporting quantities to annually submit information about. These fees return value by supporting planning, training and exercise and righttoknow. The first thing to do is look up your states requirements on the environmental protection agencys epa website. This version, designed for reporting year ry 2012, can be used to report emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra tier ii chemical inventory data. Applicability of epcra 311 exemptions to extremely hazardous substances. Users can import their last year data into the current tier2 submit software. The epa has developed tier2 submit software to help facilities prepare an electronic report.
All tier ii reporters must download the updated software every year. Instructions for a facility filing toxic release inventory tri forms. Reports can be exported as either a printable pdf or as a zip file that is compatible with the epa tier2submit software. Dont let the 2020 tier ii reporting deadline sneak up on you. Facilities must submit their tier ii report by creating an electronic submission using the epa program tier 2 submit. Yes, tier2 submit is free, personal computer software developed by epa and. A simple, yet powerful web solution to manage your facility, chemical, storage, and mixture info in one handy location, year after year. Is there specific software designed for entering facility information on the tier ii form.
For more information about tier ii reporting requirements, visit the epa website. Under section 312 of the act, regulated industries must file an annual tier ii report with the serc, lepc, and local fire department for hazardous andor extremely hazardous. Facility resources maine emergency management agency. Tier2 submit is a program for filling out tier ii forms electronically. Tier ii reporting oklahoma department of environmental. Denver lepc, the denver fire department and the state of colorado emergency planning commission. All epa changes and updates are made at no extra cost, for better reporting. Click the tier2 submit link above and download the program for your operating system. Toxic chemical release form instructions and fee worksheet.
Tier ii reports must be prepared using the latest version of epa software tier2submit. The program is developed jointly by noaa and the environmental protection agency epa. This is done either through state submission software or the epa and noaadeveloped tier2 submit software. For additional information about tier ii reporting obligations and best practices, be sure to check out our ondemand webinar epa tier ii reporting. New mexico tier ii reporting tier 2 reports software. Visit the epa website to learn about your states tier ii reporting requirements and procedures. Epcra requires state and local governments, and indian tribes to use this information to prepare for and protect their. State tier ii reporting requirements and procedures epa. Idaho facilities covered by the emergency planning and community right to know act epcra must annually submit an emergency and hazardous chemical inventory form to the idaho office of emergency management ioem, the local emergency planning committee lepc, and their local fire department. Emergency planning and community righttoknow act tier ii form. In maine, there are registration and inventory fees associated with the reports. J chapter 1 introduction tier2 submit is a software program developed by the environmental protection agency epa and national oceanic atmospheric administration noaa for use by facilities to enter and submit emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra 3112 chemical information, commonly.
Hazardous materials epcra compliance tier ii program community righttoknow. Proving tier ii location information for chemicals in multiple area. For tier ii reporting inquiries, please call 518 2922302 or email your inquiry to serc. Epcra 312 tier ii maximum number of occupants for parttime occupied facilities. This tutorial provides a primer on how to fill out your tier ii form using epas tier2 submit software. This guidance presentation does not substitute for those provisions or regulations nor is it a regulation in itself. Noaa and epa also develop a tier ii management program called tier2 submit, which allows chemical sites to complete tier ii forms electronically. Epa has developed a new tier2 submit software to help you prepare an. Enter your facility inventory in the database or import your facility inventory from last year.
All tier2 reports must pass validation prior to submittal or they will be rejected. Tier ii reporting is typically completed using either the eplan webbased reporting system or the tier2 submit software available for download from the u. Review some frequently asked questions faqs about tier ii reporting on the epa site. This document provides guidance to facilities with epcra tier ii reporting requirements. No supplier notification requirements for tier ii chemical inventory reporting. Tier ii hazardous chemical inventory reports for the 2018 reporting year are due to the epa by march 1, 2019. Contacts virginia department of environmental quality. The emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra of 1986 was created to help communities plan for chemical emergencies. Mandated by section 312 of the emergency planning and community righttoknow act. Velocityehs can help you with many tasks related to the tier ii. The tier ii file must pass validation and the file exported must be in a. Deq distributes to local emergency planning committees lepc and fire departments. Utah requires electronic submission of tier 2 data using epas tier 2 submit software this creates a t2s file that youll upload to deqs portal. For better chemical safety, noaa and epa work to improve.
Some states also have unique reporting requirements and websites to upload to andor pay fees. Much easier and a better alternative than the epa desktop software. Mandated by section 312 of the emergency planning and community righttoknow act epcra, tier ii reports capture critical information about the types, quantities and locations of hazardous chemicals at a given facility. Read about the reporting requirements for your state or territory, including whether they will accept tier2 submit submission files, on the epa site. Additionally, you should know that epa will be updating tier2 submit, the software developed by the epa for tier ii reporting, to include the new physical and health hazards adopted by osha the hcs this will also happen in time for submission of the 2017 reports by march 1, 2018. Epas 2020 tier ii deadline is coming are you prepared. Epcra requires state and local governments, and indian tribes to use this information to prepare their community from potential. Epa tier ii chemical inventory reports tier 2 submit webpage. Tier2 submit files must be submitted electronically via email. Epa tri software support hotline for trime or atrs electronic form r only phone. Tier ii hazardous chemical inventory reporting department of public. Refer to the reporting requirements for your state for submission details. The epa s tier ii online information site provides statespecific information, but be sure to check with your local authorities as well. Tier 2 chemical inventory program utah department of.
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