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Anoka County Multi- Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan 4.4.5 Tier II Hazardous Materials Assessment On October 17, 1986, in response to a growing concern for safety around chemical facilities, Congress enacted the Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act (EPCRA), also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). The Act has a far - reaching influence on hazardous materials issues. EPCRA contains five sections covering issues associated with the manufacture, use, exposure, transportation, and public education of hazardous materials. It is the mission of the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) to implement EPCRA in the State of Minnesota and mitigate the effects of a release or spill of hazardous materials. The State Emergency Response Commission is responsible for implementing federal EPCRA provisions in Minnesota and serving as a technical advisor and information clearinghouse for state and federal hazardous materials programs. The Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management is the lead agency responsible for implementing EPCRA and provides administrative functions and support to the SERC. The Commission conducts quarterly public meetings in varying locations throughout the state. Currently, SERC membership is comprised of Governor - appointed individuals who represent the interests of state and local government, emergency services, industry, and the environment. The hazardous materials assessment below identifies and scores the Tier II reporting companies in Anoka County based on the following criteria. ANOKA COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASSESSMENT Criteria 0 1 2 3 4 5 Material Visibility X Existence not well known X Existence known locally X Existence widely known Material Volatility None Very Low Low Medium High Very High Material Access Secure Perimeter Armed Guards Controlled 24/7 Access Fenced, guarded, controlled access Controlled access protected entry Controlled access entry not protected Open access restricted parking Open Access Parking not restricted Material Mobility X Is moved frequently X Moved some X Fixed in place Material Amount No materials Limited quintiles in secure locations Moderate quantities under strict control Large quantities under some control Large quantities minimally controlled Large quantities easily accessed SARA Reporting X Always Reports X Usually Reports X No Reporting Site Population 0 1 -250 251 -500 501 -1000 1001 -5000 >5000 For security purposes the detailed Tier II table that identifies those facilities can be found in Appendix C. 143