Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was created to help communities plan for chemical emergencies. It also requires industry to report on the storage, use and releases of hazardous substances to federal, state, and local governments. EPCRA requires state and local governments, and Indian tribes to use this information to prepare for and protect their communities from potential risks.

Learn About EPCRA

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Tier I and II Reporting Forms and Instructions

Emergency Planning in My Area

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Emergency Release Notification

EPCRA Training

Trade Secrecy under EPCRA

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Trade Secret Forms and Instructions

CERCLA Section 103 Release Notification

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CERCLA and EPCRA Reporting Requirements

On June 4, 2019, EPA Administrator Wheeler signed a final rule to amend the emergency release notification regulations under EPCRA. This amendment adds a reporting exemption for air emissions from animal waste at farms. For more information, please see: CERCLA and EPCRA Reporting Requirements for Air Releases of Hazardous Substances from Animal Waste at Farms.

EPCRA Training Video

EPA has developed a training video about the roles and responsibilities of EPCRA to maintain effective participation to protect communities from chemical accidents. For more information, see Protecting Communities from Chemical Accidents: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.