SARA Title III is a federal act, and is enforced in Michigan by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The requirements are implemented in Michigan under an executive order from the Governor. Michigan does not have any additional or modified requirements.
SARA Title III Reporting
The Michigan SARA Title III Program oversees reporting under SARA Title III. It is housed in the Department of Environmental Quality's Environmental Science and Services Division and receives all reports on behalf of the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC).
There are NO FEES associated with reporting under SARA Title III in Michigan.
The following lists the SARA Title III reports and identifies who must receive copies:
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SARA TITLE III SECTION
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REPORT REQUIREMENT
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REPORT FORM
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REPORT DUE
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AGENCIES TO RECEIVE REPORT
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302
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Emergency Planning Notification
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Emergency Planning Notification Confirmation Form
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Within 60 days after threshold reached
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Michigan SARA Title III Program
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
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304
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Emergency Chemical Release
- Initial Notification
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Within 15 minutes after discovery
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Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) at 800-292-4706 (in-state) or 517-373-0440 (outside of state)
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All LEPCs potentially affected by the release
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U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center (NRC) at 800-424-8802
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304
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Emergency Chemical Release - Follow-up
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Spill or Release Report
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Within 7 days after initial notice
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Michigan SARA Title III Program
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All LEPCs affected by the release
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311
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Material Safety Data Sheet Reporting
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Within 3 months after threshold reached
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Michigan SARA Title III Program
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LEPC
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Local fire department
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312
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Tier Two - Emergency Planning & Hazardous Chemical Inventory
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Tier Two
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Annually, by March 1
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Michigan SARA Title III Program
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LEPC
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Local fire department
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313
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Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Form R
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Form R
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Annually, by July 1
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Michigan SARA Title III Program
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EPCRA Reporting Center
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Michigan SARA Title III Program
Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 30457
Lansing, MI 48909-7957
(517) 373-8481
E-mail: deq-ead-sara@michigan.gov
Internet: www.michigan.gov/deqsara
For federal express or UPS deliveries:
Michigan SARA Title III Program
DEQ - ESSD
Constitution Hall, 1 North
525 West Allegan
Lansing, MI 48933
SARA Title III Emergency Planning
The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP EMHSD) oversees emergency planning under SARA Title III. For information regarding Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) or off-site emergency plans required under SARA Title III, contact MSP EMHSD:
Mr. James Breuker
Michigan State Police
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
4000 Collins Road
Lansing, MI 48909-8136
(517) 333-2749
E-mail: breukerj1@michigan.gov
Internet: www.michigan.gov/emd
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