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This organization shall be known as the Randolph County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), hereinafter known as the “LEPC”.


 * 1) ) Establish rules by which to function and procedures for receiving and processing requests from the public for information;
 * 2) ) Oversee the development of an emergency plan in accordance with section 303 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), including a chemical hazard/risk analysis, emergency response procedures for off-site emergency response personnel, and identification of private/public sector resources available to respond to hazardous materials emergencies in Randolph County;
 * 3) ) In conjunction with emergency response agencies, review annually and update as necessary the emergency plan, or more frequently as changed circumstances require;
 * 4) ) Receive reports and other information from facilities subject to the requirements of EPCRA;
 * 5) ) Provide public notice and access to information and documents, subject to required limitations, in accordance with EPCRA and established procedures of the LEPC;
 * 6) ) Exercise, on an as needed basis, the existing emergency plan and the updated plan as necessary;
 * 7) ) Other lawful tasks and duties as assigned by all appropriate authorities.