Local Emergency Planning Committee

Meetings

The Van Buren County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meets at 9:00 AM in the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners Meeting Room.

Address: 219 E. Paw Paw Street, Second Floor, Paw Paw, MI 49079

2024 Meeting Schedule

  • April 17
  • June 19
  • July 17
  • August 21
  • September 18
  • October 16

Note: Dates may change. We will announce any changes or cancellations in advance.

Overview

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 helps communities prepare for chemical emergencies. It requires facilities to report chemical storage and release information and helps communities develop emergency response plans. Each state appoints a State Emergency Response Commission (SERC).

SERCs create emergency planning districts and Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs). These groups coordinate information on chemical storage and emergency planning. The Clean Air Act of 1990 also helps prevent chemical accidents at facilities using hazardous substances.

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