Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), facilities are required to submit an inventory of the hazardous chemicals that exceed the defined reporting thresholds. This annual Tier II report provides state and local officials and the community with information on hazardous chemicals at each facility during the previous calendar year.
Background on Tier II
Congress passed EPCRA in 1986 after a chemical disaster occurred in Bhopal, India. Because of this event, there were concerns regarding the environmental and safety hazards posed by facilities storing and handling toxic chemicals. The annual Tier II report provides information to emergency responders and communities so they can be aware of and prepare for emergencies/
Who is required to submit a Tier II Report?
Facilities that store more than 10,000 pounds of hazardous chemicals defined under OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200(c)) must submit a Tier II report. Those that store any extremely hazardous substance (EHS) in an amount equal to or greater than 500 pounds also triggers the need to submit a Tier II report. Some EHS substances have specified threshold planning quantity (TPQ), which can be lower than 500 pounds. (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-J/part-370).
CMI prepares hundreds of Tier II reports each year and understands all of the ins and outs of getting this done efficiently and accurately. We assist companies by keeping their chemical inventory up to date, flagging ingredients identified as hazardous or extremely hazardous, and preparing and submitting the report on your behalf. Contact us if you have any questions regarding the Tier II report requirements.
Written by Alex Nasife, Senior Marketing Associate