Laws and Regulations
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) was enacted by Congress on October 17, 1986 as an outgrowth of concern over the protection of the public from chemical emergencies and dangers.
State Laws Defining the EPCRA Program
Federal Laws Defining the EPCRA Program
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act - Public Law 99-499, October 17, 1986
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; Amendments to Emergency Planning and Notification; Emergency Release Notification and Hazardous Chemical Reporting , Final Rule (PDF), Effective December 3, 2008
Note: 40 CFR Part 355 means that the federal regulation is in Volume 40, Part 355 of the Code of Federal Regulations. EPA is finalizing changes to the Emergency Planning Notification, Emergency Release Notification and Hazardous Chemical Reporting regulations that were proposed on June 8, 1998. This final action (Final Rule-December 3, 2008) includes minor revisions to the Emergency Planning Notification, Emergency Release Notification and Hazardous Chemical Reporting regulations, codifying statutory requirements, and clarifying certain interpretations and policy statements that EPA has provided to the regulated community. The Agency is in the process of finalizing the plain language format of the regulations.
Other Relevant Regulations, Rules and Websites
- Clean Air Act, Section 112 (r) - Risk Management Plans
- Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Interim Final Fuel (6 CFR Part 27) and Appendix A: DHS Chemicals of Interest
- National Fire Protection Agency - NFPA 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA), Hazard Communication Standard
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The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 includes national planning and preparedness provisions for oil spills that are similar to EPCRA provisions for EHSs. For further information regarding Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation Overview, go to EPA's website at www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/lawsregs/opprover.htm .
Guidance or Statutory References Regarding other State Reporting Requirements that do not fall under EPCRA
- CGS 22a-450: Report of Discharge, "Any and Immediate" - DEEP Guidance
- CGS 22a-451: Responsibility, "Strict Liability" - Statutory Reference
- CGS 22a-6u: Reporting Significant Environmental Hazards - DEEP Guidance
- CGS 19a-330: Carcinogenic Substance - Statutory Reference
- CGS 29-307a: Notice to Local Fire Marshal - Statutory Reference
Further Information and Contacts
For further information regarding the EPCRA laws and regulations, please contact the U.S. Federal Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, Risk Management Plans and Oil Information Center by phone at 800-424-9346 or TDD is 800-553-7672 or www.epa.gov/superfund/contacts/infocenter/ .
or contact
State Emergency Response Commission
c/o Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
860-424-3373
deep.ctepcra@ct.gov
State Emergency Response Commission
c/o Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
860-424-3373
deep.ctepcra@ct.gov
Content Last Updated March 5, 2020