Under the Emergency
Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, communities are required
to establish Local Emergency Planning Committees to develop a response plans
for chemical emergencies. In accordance with this legislation, the City of Waltham
has identified locations where hazardous materials are stored, used, and transported.
Under Sections 311-312 of this act, the
community has a right to know information about hazardous chemicals in
their city, in an easily accessible form.
The Waltham Local Emergency Planning Committee fulfills its responsibilities, under the law by bringing representatives of municipal government, industry, universities and other interested organizations to identify the hazards within the city and prepare for emergencies involving hazardous materials. This plan also provides information to the citizens of our community on the chemical hazards at facilities and on the roadways of the city.
If you have any questions about any other aspect of the Waltham LEPC, email us at information@walthamlepc.org
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| Dial 911 to report a Hazardous Material Release or Spill in Waltham |
| Section 304 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) requires immediate notification to the LEPC and SERC if there is a release into the environment of a hazardous substance that exceeds the reportable quantity for that substance. The number to provide notification to the Waltham Fire Department and Waltham LEPC is 911. The State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is 508-820-2000 and the National response Center reporting number is 1-800-424-8802. A written follow-up detailing the release and action taken is required to the LEPC and SERC as soon as practicable following the release. |
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