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Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

Tier II Inventory Form

Preparing to SubmitPart 2 of 2

January 2015

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Topics

• Recap of Part 1• Downloading software• Filling out forms• Certifying information• Fees

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Recap of Part 1

• Purpose of forms• Who has to submit• What chemicals are included/excluded• Reporting thresholds• Confidential information• Related regulatory programs

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Downloading Software• Go directly to:

http://www2.epa.gov/epcra/tier2-submit-software

• If you forget, there’s a link on ABQ/Bern LEPC website (http://lepcabq.org/) that will take you to NM Dept of Homeland Security & Emergency Management.

• Then follow the link under Step 2 to get to EPA’s website.

• Use only 2014 Tier 2 Submit Software• Install and Run it.

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If You Used Tier 2 Submit Last Year

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Batch if You’re Entering for More than One Facility

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Facilities List

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For New Filers/Facilities

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Facility ID and Regs

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Facility ContactsOwner/Operator, 24-hour Emergency Contact, Tier II Information Contact

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New Mexico Information

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Site Plan for New Filers

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Physical State & Quantity of Chemicals

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Chemical Storage Locations

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Mixtures Containing Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS)

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Fee ScheduleSERC Only

Number of Chemicals per Facility Fee

1-3 $25

4-6 $50

7-9 $75

10-12 $100

13-15 $125

16-18 $150

19-21 $175

22-24 $200

25-27 $225

28+ $250

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Final Step - Certification

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Create SubmissionMake Validation Report

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Validation Report

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Create Electronic Submission FileSave to CD

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Creating pdf Form

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SERC Mailing Addresses(.t2s files on CD with Check)

• For USPS mailings:NM DHSEM Attn: Tier II ReportingP.O. Box 27111Santa Fe, NM 87502

• For FedEx and UPS deliveries:NM DHSEMAttn: Tier II Reporting13 Bataan Blvd.Santa Fe, NM 87508

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Other Mailing Address

• Paper copy of .pdf files to:Albuquerque-Bernalillo County LEPCPO Box 95425Albuquerque, NM 87199

• Format?Albuquerque Fire DepartmentAddress?

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References• New Mexico DHSEM Tier 2 Page– http://www.nmdhsem.org/Tier2.aspx

• Tier II Submit Software– http://www2.epa.gov/epcra

/tier2-submit-software

• Tier II Inventory Form Instructions– http://www2.epa.gov/epcra

Sara Thomas secretary@abqlepc.org