EPCRA > First time reporters

Where Do I Start?

We often hear this question from new business representatives.  We explain that this regulation applies to chemicals and products on site not generated waste.  An overview of reporting requirements:

• If there is a reportable quantity of any extremely hazardous substances (EHS) on site or a product that contains an EHS, the business should submit a 302 – EHS Notification form within 60 days of the date it arrived on site. Refer to the Consolidated List of Lists for reporting thresholds.

• If there are 10,000 pounds or more of a hazardous substance or a reportable quantity of an extremely hazardous substance on site at any one time, the business should submit 311 – MSDS form within 90 days of the date it arrived on site.  This is a one-time submittal, unless there is a change.

• If there are 10,000 pounds or more of a hazardous substance or a reportable quantity of an extremely hazardous substance on site at any one time, you will need to send in completed Tier Two – Emergency & Hazardous Chemical Inventory report each year.  Information on chemicals stored during the previous calendar year is due March 1st each year.  If you missed a year, you can send reports for previous years.

• If a business is subject to EPCRA reporting requirements and a chemical is accidentally released, a verbal notification must be made immediately, followed by a written follow up report within fourteen days.

• Certain businesses are required to submit a Toxics Release Inventory Report annually.

Do I have to Report?

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