HOME DEPARTMENTS GOVERNMENT SUBMIT AN ISSUE HOW DO I… CALENDAR LEPC >Departments>Homeland Security>LEPC Mission Statement The mission of the Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is to serve the citizens of the Parish through effective planning for natural and man-made disasters. Our goal is to save lives and to protect property through the coordination of an integrated emergency management system with all emergency response organizations, support services and volunteers. We will be an advocate for greater community efforts, including educating the general public to mitigate and prepare for potential emergencies. We will support efforts to train and exercise emergency responders in both the public and private sectors. We will manage and coordinate efforts toward a rapid recovery from disasters with an effective disaster assistance program. This office will be the point of distribution of Homeland Security information and intelligence to agencies throughout the parish. We are committed to effective actions designed to prevent some disasters and to reduce the impact of those over which we have no control. Get Emergency Alerts OHSEP Home Contact Us Job Duties LEPC All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan For Emergency Response Officials OHSEP WebEOC Emergency After Hours Contacts Emergency After Hours Contacts About the LEPC: The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), as established pursuant to Section 301 of SARA Title III, shall prepare regional hazardous materials emergency plans that indicate the facilities that use, produce, or store hazardous substances that are present in the jurisdiction. The LEPC shall serve as the repository for regional reports filed under Title III. The LEPC shall direct regional Title III implementation activities and perform associated outreach functions to increase awareness and understanding of an compliance with the Title III program. Additionally, The LEPC is the organization that has oversight of the parish all hazards plan and the disbusment and monitoring of Homeland Security grants. Annual TIER II Submission The following links will assist in clarifying any laws and answering any questions pertaining to Tier II filing. Louisiana Revised Statues (LRS) 30:2361 – 30:2380 Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) – Title 33 Part V Subpart 2 Chapter 101 40 CFR 68 40 CFR 355 Failure to comply with the state rules and/or submission of an incorrectly completed Tier Two form could result in enforcement action. WHEN AND WHERE TO SUBMIT THIS FORM On or before March 1 of each year, owners or operators must electronically submit the Tier Two form to: (1) The Louisiana Emergency Response Commission, (2) The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) of the parish in which the facility is located. Ascension Parish TIER II Reports may be submitted to the LEPC via e-mail at oep@apgov.us While an electronic version is preferred, you may also send a copy to: Ascension Parish LEPC 828 S. Irma BLVD, Building 3 Gonzales, LA 70737 (3) The local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility. (Contact your local fire department to determine if they have internet capabilities.) PENALTIES Any owner or operator who violates any Louisiana reporting requirement regarding submission of the Tier Two form shall be liable to the State of Louisiana for civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation. REPORTING YEAR Report the chemical inventories that meet the reportable threshold you had on site on any single day for the preceding calendar year, beginning January 1 and ending December 31. Please remember that you are reporting for the previous calendar year just like filing taxes. LEPC Contact Information Email: oep@apgov.us Phone: 225-621-8360 Documents LEPC Emergency Notification Procedures- Tier II Facilities Correction of the Interpretation of Tier II Repository Agreement 2017 Additional Links Ascension Parish CAER Important Links Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) State Tier II Reporting Requirements and Procedures Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Ascension Parish Open Finance Online Non-Emergency Service Request Medical Special Needs Registry Move Ascension 615 E Worthey St, Gonzales, LA 70737 (225) 450-1200 All Contents. "Copyright © 2019 Ascension Parish Government"