OHMERC

The Oklahoma Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Commission (OHMERC) is the State Emergency Response Commission, (SERC), mandated under the 1986 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Title III (SARA Title III). The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) as it is also known, requires the formation of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC's). Functions of the OHMERC are defined in the State of Oklahoma Statute 27A-4-2-102, (Oklahoma Emergency Response Act). OHMERC membership is specified under the Oklahoma Emergency Response Act, and members are appointed by the Governor. By statute the OHMERC is composed of the Secretary of Safety and Security or designee along with the Commissioner of Public Safety or designee, the State Fire Marshal or representative, the Executive Director of the Department of Environmental Quality or designee, the Director of the Department of Civil Emergency Management or designee, one member from the response community and one member from a regulated industry.

The Ad Hoc Advisory Committee to the OHMERC was formed in 1990 to provide assistance to the OHMERC in the implementation of the Oklahoma Emergency Response Act. While the OHMERC is statutory, the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee is not. Prospective Ad Hoc members are presented to the OHMERC for approval. By-laws completed this year for the Ad Hoc Committee state that it seeks as members dedicated volunteers such as emergency responders and representatives from businesses involved in emergency response and remediation, facilities that use hazardous chemicals, state and local government, academia and other stakeholders in chemical emergency planning and response. If you are interested in participation on the Ad Hoc Committee, contact Monty Elder, 405-702-9132.

The OHMERC convenes under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Scheduled meetings generally are held in the First Floor Multi-Purpose room of DEQ in Oklahoma City, 707 N. Robinson. The Ad Hoc Committee meets at the request of the OHMERC. For question regarding the OHMERC meetings, contact Jami Murphy, DEQ, 405-702-1011.

Last updated on May 6, 2013

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Statutes

SS 27A, Chapter. 4-- Oklahoma Emergency Response Act
Title 42, Chapter 116-Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know
EPCRA Fact Sheet
EPCRA Overview

2013 Oklahoma Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Commission Members

2013 OHMERC Meeting Dates

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