Ensure the review, implementation and updating of the Bucks County Chemical Emergency Response Plan and the component plans for each reporting facility. Collect and deposit into the County Hazardous Material Emergency Response Account all fees and funds received in accordance with the provisions of County Ordinance 81 and ensure the timely submission of required fees by reporting facilities. Provide outreach and education to municipalities and the community concerning hazardous materials within the community. The minimum composition of all LEPC's in Pennsylvania is prescribed in Section 203 of the Pennsylvania Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act, Act 165 of 1990. Candidates for membership on the Committee are recommended to the County Commissioners for submission to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council, which appoints the members.
Members serve for a term of two years, with one half of the terms expiring each year.
Pre-hospital Care Provider Robert Oliver Hospitals Jenny Lutz, R.N. Local Environmental Health Lee W. Thomas, P.E. Chemical Transportation William R. McTigue, Jr. Bucks County Fire Chief's Assn. James Trevethan Bucks County Fireman's Assn. Vacant Bucks County Fire Marshall's Office Vacant Municipal Fire Marshall Kenneth Hopkins, Bensalem Twp. However, in order to accomplish the other prescribed duties of the LEPC, a standing sub-committee structure has been established to organize the work. All meetings begin at 0930.