Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

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A Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) serves as a focal point in the community for information about hazardous substances, emergency planning, health and environmental risks. … In Pennsylvania, the LEPC receives its authority under Section 203 of the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act.

Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) must develop an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually, and provide information about chemicals in the community to citizens. Plans are developed by LEPCs with stakeholder participation. There is one LEPC for each of the more than 3,000 designated local emergency planning districts. The LEPC membership must include (at a minimum):

  • Elected state and local officials
  • Police, fire, civil defense, and public health professionals
  • Environment, transportation, and hospital officials
  • Facility representatives
  • Representatives from community groups and the media

Jefferson County LEPC meets  January – March – May – July – September – November on the Third Tuesday.

For more information you can contact Marcie Caine mcaine@jeffersoncountypa.com

Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee
560 Service Center Road
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-5052 – FAX: 814-849-6387

LEPC Agenda September 16, 2025

Chris Clark                                                                                                        James Lipuma

Chairperson                                                                                                     Vice-Chairperson

  1. Call to Order

11       Pledge of Allegiance

111      Public Comment

  1. Roll Call of Members
  2. Reading of Nfinutes
  • Old Business
  • New Business

 

 

SARA Facility Plan Updates for Approval / Rejection

 

Chris Clark –     Recent Rail Car Incident Training

VIII.     Adjournment

 

  

 

Next LEPC Meeting:

November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Emergency Services Building.

September 16, 2025

SARA UPDATES

PA American Water

Updated Contact Numbers

Miller Fabrication Solutions, Maplevale Facility

Decrease in Number of Employees: Dayshift from 145 to 136 – Nights 53 to 20 (42 total)

Miller Fabrication Solutions, Second Street Facility

Decrease in Sulfuric Acid from 4,980 lbs. to 2,490 lbs.